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Event:
SSG 260 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Duncan Idaho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 21 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Plant moves into the clinch.
Idaho gets underhooks to prevent Plant's takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Idaho has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Plant tightens his grip and picks Idaho up, before dumping him to the ground. Idaho manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Idaho (0) vs (2) Plant
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idaho is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Plant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Idaho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.#SUB#
Idaho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Idaho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.#SUB#
Idaho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Plant looking to pass the guard.
Idaho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Plant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (2) vs (2) Plant
Idaho slips nicely into half guard.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Plant gets full guard.
Idaho passes Plant's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Idaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Plant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Plant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Idaho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Idaho's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Idaho (2) vs (6) Plant
Plant is trying to stick to Idaho's back but Idaho is turning into Plant. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Plant's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Idaho. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (4) vs (6) Plant#SUB#
Idaho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Idaho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (7) vs (6) Plant#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Plant is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Idaho tries for a kimura but Plant is defending well.
Plant controls the position for a moment.
Idaho tries to advance to mount but Plant denies him.
Plant is trying to control Idaho's posture but Idaho avoids it.
Plant gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Idaho (9) vs (6) Plant
Plant 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.
Plant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Idaho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Idaho's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Idaho (9) vs (10) Plant
I really don't envy Idaho right now.
Idaho turns into Plant and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (11) vs (10) Plant#T3#
Plant is trying to keep Idaho in close.
Idaho forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Idaho is working for a submission of some sort.
Plant is positioning himself well to prevent Idaho advancing to mount.
Plant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Idaho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Idaho's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Idaho (11) vs (14) Plant
Idaho is trying to break free.
Plant doesn't have the hooks in and Idaho manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (13) vs (14) Plant
Idaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Plant is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Idaho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Plant looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Plant looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Plant! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Idaho (13) vs (18) Plant#SUB2#
Plant tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plant has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Idaho tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Idaho manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Idaho won't allow Plant to pass to mount.
Idaho wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
Idaho is pressing down on Plant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Plant trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Idaho is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Idaho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Idaho has his foot on Plant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Plant works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Plant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Plant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Idaho wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Plant trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom.
Plant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Plant slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Plant looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Idaho has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Plant. Oh but Idaho has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Plant goes limp - he's gone! Idaho jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Duncan Idaho! |
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Event:
SSG 251 Gaul vs Cahute
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 21 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Oenomaus Doctore!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Doctore tries for a takedown but Plant circles away easily#TD#
and Plant counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Doctore! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Plant (4) vs (0) Doctore
Doctore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Plant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Doctore is letting Plant control him for a moment.
Doctore tries to buck Plant off but Plant is having none of it.#SUB#
Doctore wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Plant has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Doctore's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Doctore is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Plant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gordon Plant! |
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Event:
SSG 242 Makarov vs Hall
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Plant pushes Gro Ulfimph up against the cage in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph tries to score a body lock takedown but Plant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Gro Ulfimph has clasped his hands together around Plant's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Plant (0) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph controls the position.
Plant is looking to reverse the position.
Gro Ulfimph is staying tight to Plant's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Plant can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is trying to improve his position.
Gro Ulfimph slows the pace down.
Plant is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the action but Plant is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Plant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Plant is looking for a sweep.
Plant can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Plant tries to buck Gro Ulfimph off but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Plant wants to control but Gro Ulfimph postures up.
Gro Ulfimph is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Plant's shoulder. That is not cool.
Plant manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gro Ulfimph's best efforts.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Plant could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gro Ulfimph has cracked it and Plant is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gro Ulfimph!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
A relieved looking Murzol Gro Ulfimph thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 225 Elvul vs McCain
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 19 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Plant clinches.
Melia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Plant avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Plant gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (0) Melia
Plant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plant wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Plant preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Melia is keeping the position.
Plant advances to half guard. #SUB#
Melia is defending against the submission attempts here by Plant.
#T1#
Melia manages to get to full guard.
Melia keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass.
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Plant manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (2) Melia
Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Plant managing to control the position.
Melia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Melia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Plant is working hard here to advance position.
Plant working a defensive guard but Melia passes into half guard.
Well, if Melia 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.
#SUB2#
Melia is trying for a kimura here. Plant looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Melia wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Melia! |
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Event:
SSG 214 Elvul vs Shalit
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Plant pushes Hageman up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Hageman pulls Plant into guard.
Plant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Plant advances to half guard.
Plant frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (3) Plant
Plant seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hageman is holding on tight.
Plant wants to control the pace but Hageman is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Plant looking for a guillotine from mount but Hageman is having none of it.
Plant controlling the pace for now.
Plant wants to take his opponent's back but Hageman doesn't allow it. #T1#
Plant controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Plant looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action.
Plant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Plant seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hageman is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Plant trying to control but Hageman is having none of it.
Plant mounts Hageman! Really nice guard pass there!
Plant tries to control but Hageman wriggling away.
Plant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Plant seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hageman is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Plant wants to finish this one by submission but Hageman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Plant.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Plant looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hageman tries to reverse the position but Plant maintains control.
Plant wants to control but Hageman has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Plant works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (6) Plant#T4#
Plant is trying to control here but Hageman has managed to regain half guard.
Hageman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working.
Plant trying to mount his opponent but Hageman defends it.
Hageman wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
#T5#
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working.
Plant passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (9) Plant
Plant trying to control but Hageman is having none of it.
Plant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Plant pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T6#
Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action.
Hageman tries to lock up and control but Plant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Plant controlling from the full mount.
Plant tries to control but Hageman wriggling away.
Hageman tries to lock up and control but Plant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Hageman is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Plant with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Plant can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hageman is looking to escape.
Plant wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Plant looking to control but Hageman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8##SUB2#
Plant goes for an armbar but Hageman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hageman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (9) Plant
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant controlling the position.
Plant looking to control.
Plant working a defensive guard but Hageman passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Hageman wants to work for an arm triangle but Plant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T9##SUB#
Hageman is looking for a kimura here.
Plant trying to control here.
Plant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plant is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (11) Plant
Plant trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Plant looking to pass the guard. #T10##SUB2#
Plant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Plant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hageman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Plant controls the pace.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Plant passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (2) vs (14) Plant
Plant advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hageman (2) vs (16) Plant#T11#
Hageman prevents Plant from taking his back.
Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action.
Plant takes Hageman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hageman is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Hageman (2) vs (19) Plant#SUB2#
Plant looking to break Hageman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hageman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Plant will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Plant is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hageman is defending well though. Plant let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Plant working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T12##SUB2#
Hageman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Plant biding his time, controlling Hageman. #SUB2#
Hageman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Plant is trying to control but Hageman is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T13#
Plant wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Plant looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Plant looking to control but Hageman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Plant looking for a guillotine from mount but Hageman is having none of it.
Hageman tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Plant seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hageman is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Plant working for a guillotine from mount but Hageman is in no mood to give up.
Plant prevents Hageman from getting the reversal.
Plant fails to advance to Hageman's back.
Plant tries to control but Hageman wriggling away.
Hageman is desperately trying to improve his position but Plant has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Plant moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hageman has worked his arm free - good work by Hageman!
And that's the end of the fight!
Plant wins on points by 19 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 199 Johnson vs Warrior
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 11 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Philbert shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plant but Plant pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Philbert fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Plant sprawls well initially but Philbert persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Plant (0) vs (2) Philbert
Plant tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
Philbert is taking a breather. Plant 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is not content to let Philbert control the position.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Philbert trying to pass the guard but Plant defending well.
Philbert is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Plant tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Philbert prevents Plant from improving his position.
Philbert is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Philbert prevents Plant from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Philbert is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Plant defends it well.
Philbert tries to pass to full mount but Plant defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plant tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
Philbert is looking to advance position but Plant won't allow it. #SUB#
Plant actively working from the bottom here.
Philbert works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (5) Philbert#T3#
Plant is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Philbert looking to secure an arm triangle but Plant defends it well.
Plant wants to control but Philbert is having none of it.
Philbert prevents Plant from getting the reversal.
Plant is squirming around, avoiding Philbert's attempts to control the action.
Plant is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Plant 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.
Philbert trying to mount his opponent but Plant defends it. #SUB2#
Plant is defending against the submission attempts here by Philbert.
Plant is looking to improve his position.
Plant wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Plant tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.#T5#
Philbert wants to free his trapped foot but Plant is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Plant wants to sweep but Philbert has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (8) Philbert
Plant gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Plant trying to control but Philbert postures up.
Philbert prevents Plant from improving his position.
Plant wants to sweep but Philbert has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (11) Philbert
Plant tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Philbert easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Plant (0) vs (13) Philbert
Philbert controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Plant regains half guard.
Plant is looking to control Philbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plant avoid being mounted?
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Philbert controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Philbert is trying to work for a kimura but Plant is defending well.
Plant is refusing to be controlled, as Philbert sits in half guard. #T7#
Philbert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Plant is looking to control Philbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plant avoid being mounted?
Philbert trying to pass the guard but Plant defending well.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg.
Philbert is looking to advance position but Plant won't allow it. #T8#
Plant has a hand on Philbert's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Philbert takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (16) Philbert
Philbert tries to control but Plant wriggling away.
Plant is looking to improve his position but Philbert isn't that keen on the idea.
Plant is squirming around, avoiding Philbert's attempts to control the action.
Plant tries to reverse the position but Philbert maintains control.#T9#
Plant wants to control but Philbert is having none of it.
Plant is squirming around, avoiding Philbert's attempts to control the action.
Philbert controlling the pace for now.
Plant tries to hold on but Philbert postures up.
Plant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Philbert avoids the attempt from Plant to control.
Philbert seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Plant is holding on tight.
#T10#
Plant gets back to half guard.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg.
Philbert is controlling the pace.
Philbert is keen to just control but Plant is a slippery customer.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but Plant defending well.
Philbert is thwarting Plant's attempts to control the position.
Plant is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Philbert is keen to just control but Plant is a slippery customer.
Philbert passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Plant! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (19) Philbert
Plant working to try and regain half guard.
Philbert wants to control the pace but Plant is squirming around nicely.
Plant is in all sorts of trouble here.
Plant wants to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Plant slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T12#
Plant won't allow Philbert to pass to mount.
Philbert moves into full mount! Plant won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (22) Philbert
Philbert looking to control but Plant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Well,Plant is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Plant tries to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Philbert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plant is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Philbert is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Plant is surviving well by controlling Philbert's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Philbert working for a guillotine from mount but Plant is in no mood to give up.
Philbert trying to control but Plant is having none of it. #T13#
Plant is trying to escape the mount.
Philbert trying to control but Plant is having none of it.
Plant working to try and regain half guard.
Philbert wants to control the pace but Plant is squirming around nicely.
Plant tries to hold on but Philbert postures up.#T14#
Plant slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Philbert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Philbert.
Philbert performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Philbert is working for a kimura but Plant is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant is looking to control Philbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plant avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert wins on points by 22 to 0.
After winning the bout, Van Dyke Philbert thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 190 Ottke vs Shalit
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Sam Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Saunders gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Plant turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Plant (4) vs (0) Saunders
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saunders keeps working.
Saunders is looking for a sweep.
Saunders 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.
Plant controlling the position.
Saunders is trying to improve his position.
Saunders is letting Plant control him for a moment.
Saunders can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant trying to control the position but Saunders is working away.
Saunders keeping his opponent close.
Plant trying to control the position but Saunders is working away. #T1#
Saunders tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Plant presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Plant (6) vs (0) Saunders
Saunders working to try and regain half guard.
Plant trying to control but Saunders is having none of it.
Saunders is desperately trying to improve his position but Plant has a good base and remains in mount.
Saunders 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.#SUB#
Plant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saunders doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plant.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Saunders is defending well. #T2#
Saunders manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Saunders had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.#SUB2#
Saunders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Plant trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Saunders wants to sweep but no luck.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Plant looking to pass the guard.
Plant is stalling in the full guard.
Plant stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Saunders is trying to keep Plant in close.
Plant wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving. #SUB2#
Saunders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Plant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Plant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Saunders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB2#
Saunders working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Plant has passed into half guard!
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plant trying to pass the guard but Saunders defending well.
Plant is trying to control. Saunders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saunders works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saunders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plant is one step ahead there.
Plant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saunders swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Plant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (9) vs (0) Saunders#SUB#
Plant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saunders has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saunders tries to buck Plant off but Plant is having none of it.
Saunders sneaks back into half guard.
Saunders makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saunders.
Saunders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB2#
Saunders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Plant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Plant is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Saunders has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Plant is looking to defend but Saunders has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Plant! Saunders pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Plant taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sam Saunders!
Sam Saunders bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SSG 178 Berendas vs White
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Edison drives through with a takedown into Plant's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Plant (0) vs (2) Edison
Plant 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.
Plant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Plant, not yet.
Plant wants to control but Edison passes easily into half guard.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Edison has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant wants to control but Edison is keeping busy.
Edison frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (5) Edison#T1#
Plant tries to reverse the position but Edison maintains control.
Plant reaches up to try and control the position but Edison seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Plant rolls and tries to escape and now Edison has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Plant (0) vs (8) Edison
Plant trying to control the action but Edison just sinks the hooks in.
Plant is trying to break free.
Plant trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Edison keeps control of the position as Plant tries to break free.
#T2#
Good control from Edison.
Plant wants to escape the position.
Edison is not going to allow Plant to sit and survive in this position.
Edison is hanging on to Plant's back as he tries to escape.
Edison doesn't have the hooks in and Plant manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (8) Edison
Plant trying to control but Edison is working from the bottom.
Plant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Plant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edison is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edison is pulling down on Plant's head to control his posture.
Edison's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Plant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Edison keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass. #T4#
Plant looking to sit in guard and control but Edison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (10) Edison
Edison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Plant is trying to keep Edison in close.
Plant pulls Edison in to control the position.
Edison sitting in guard here, content to control.
Plant has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Edison has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (2) vs (13) Edison#T5#
Plant is looking to reverse the position.
Plant seems a little lost for a moment, as Edison dominates the positioning.
Plant is trying to control Edison's posture but Edison avoids it.
Edison controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Plant is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Edison is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Plant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Plant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Plant tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Edison presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Plant (2) vs (15) Edison
Plant is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Edison controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Edison might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Plant looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Plant (2) vs (18) Edison
Plant rolls, trying to escape but Edison keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Plant trying to control the hands but Edison breaks the grip.
Plant is really stuck here.
Edison controls the position.
Edison gets his hands free as Plant looks to control.
Plant tries to break free.
Edison keeps control of the position easily here as Plant tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Edison keeps control of the position as Plant tries to break free.
Plant is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Edison.
Plant needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. #T11#
Edison keeps control of the position as Plant tries to break free.
Plant trying to control the hands but Edison breaks the grip.
Edison biding his time, controlling Plant.
Edison is continuing to stall.
Plant trying to control the hands but Edison won't let him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12#
You can see the frustration on Plant's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plant is in bad spot here.
Edison has good solid back control here.
Well, with Edison on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Plant is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Plant tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T13#
Edison avoids the attempt from Plant to control.
Plant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Edison content just to control the position here.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Plant is working hard here to advance position.
Plant manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Plant wants to get back to full guard but Edison has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (2) vs (21) Edison
Plant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Edison politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Edison prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant wants to control but Edison postures up.
Plant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edison controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edison wins on points by 21 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 168 Goble vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Plant gets a clinch. #TD#
Dresner has hold of one of Plant's legs. Plant is fighting the takedown attempt but Dresner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (0) Plant
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully.
Plant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Plant can't keep his opponent in guard - Dresner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner is keen to just control but Plant is a slippery customer.
Plant tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.
Dresner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dresner wants to control but Plant is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Dresner is very close to passing his half guard.
Dresner is trying to control. Plant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dresner is pressing down on Plant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plant is holding on for now. #T1#
Plant is looking for a sweep. Dresner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dresner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Plant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plant tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.
Plant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dresner slips nicely into half guard.
Plant is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but Plant defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Dresner trying to control from half guard but Plant is working away.
Dresner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Plant wants to improve his position but Dresner is controlling well.
Dresner passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (0) Plant
Plant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dresner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Plant is looking to get to half guard.
Dresner controlling his opponent. #T3#
Plant is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Dresner working for a guillotine from mount but Plant is in no mood to give up.
Plant can't escape the position.
Plant is squirming around, avoiding Dresner's attempts to control the action.
Dresner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Plant gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dresner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Plant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Plant wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Plant defends it. #SUB#
Dresner is looking for a kimura here.
Plant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dresner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dresner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dresner (5) vs (4) Plant
Plant trying to control.#SUB2#
Plant is looking for the choke from the back position but Dresner is controlling his hands well.
Plant is looking to control Dresner but Dresner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dresner trying to control the hands but Plant won't let him. #T5#
Dresner is really stuck here.
Dresner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Plant with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dresner is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Glory 4 Boxing, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Plant tries to control but Dresner wriggling away.
Plant pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Plant prevents Dresner from getting the reversal.#T6#
Plant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Plant has control of Dresner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dresner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dresner regains half guard.
Plant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plant trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away. #T7#
Plant controlling the action here.
Plant uses his free foot to push down on Dresner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dresner. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (7) Plant
Dresner holds on for dear life.
Plant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plant seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dresner is holding on tight.
Plant wants to control the pace but Dresner is squirming around nicely. #T8##SUB2#
Plant looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dresner is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action.
Dresner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Plant looking to control but Dresner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dresner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Plant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dresner sees it coming and defends easily.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
#T9#
Plant wants to free his trapped foot but Dresner is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Plant seems to be looking for submissions.
Dresner is not content to let Plant control the position.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
#T10##SUB2#
Plant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dresner defends it well.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
Plant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plant wants to control but Dresner is keeping him busy. #T11#
Dresner won't allow Plant to pass to mount.
Dresner is controlling Plant's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Plant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dresner is just riding it out for now. Plant eventually gives up the hold.
Dresner is refusing to be controlled, as Plant sits in half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Plant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dresner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Plant is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (10) Plant
Plant looking to control but Dresner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dresner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Dresner won't allow Plant to pass to mount.
Dresner controlling the position for now.
Plant trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away.
Dresner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Plant is looking for a kimura but Dresner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Plant to get the leverage.
Plant tries to pass to full mount but Dresner defends it. #T14##SUB2#
Plant wants to work for an arm triangle but Dresner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Plant looks winded!
Dresner is looking for a sweep. Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Plant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dresner has his hands clasped together around Plant's back. He's all about the action.
Dresner moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plant wins on points by 10 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 161 Gerbandi vs Nutz
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 16 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Plant shoots in and gets a takedown into Ulatov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ulatov (0) vs (2) Plant#SUB#
Ulatov pushes a forearm under Plant's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Plant is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergei Ulatov!
A very excited looking Sergei Ulatov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 153 Hlervu vs Thumb
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 6 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 14 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gambini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Plant pinned against the cage. Plant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gambini.#CL2#
Plant clinches with his opponent.
Gambini has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Gambini. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Plant turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gambini (0) vs (4) Plant
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Gambini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambini prevents Plant from moving into mount.
Gambini is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant trying to control the position but Gambini is working away. #SUB2#
Plant tries for a kimura but Gambini is defending well.
Gambini is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Gambini prevents Plant from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Gambini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Plant tries to move to mount but Gambini blocks the move with his legs.
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Gambini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gambini wants to control but Plant postures up.
Gambini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Plant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gambini keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant tries to move to mount but Gambini blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Gambini can't do much from the bottom here.
Gambini is not content to let Plant control the position.
Gambini tries to buck Plant off but Plant is having none of it.
Gambini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Plant's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gambini keeps working. #T3#
Gambini keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gambini keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini is pressing down on Plant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gambini has Plant pulled in close to control his posture.
Plant wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Gambini has his hands on Plant's head, controlling the position.
Gambini continues to stall.#T4#
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Plant won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Gambini has his hands on Plant's head, controlling the position.
Gambini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Plant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.#T5#
Gambini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gambini controlling Plant's posture.
Gambini 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.
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Gambini is pulling down on Plant's head. It's preventing any offense from Plant, at least for the moment.#T6#
Plant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gambini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gambini is pulling down on Plant's head to control his posture.
Gambini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Plant wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Gambini pulls Plant in close to his closed guard and prevents Plant from doing any damage or advancing position.
Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gambini holds on and takes a little breather.
Plant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gambini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Plant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (2) vs (4) Plant
Gambini controlling from the top position.
Gambini passes into half guard.
Gambini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Plant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gambini is working away from the top position though.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Plant trying to control but Gambini postures up.
Plant is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gambini is staying active.
Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gambini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (5) vs (4) Plant
Plant tries to lock up and control but Gambini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gambini controlling the pace for now.
Gambini avoids the attempt from Plant to control.
Plant tries to control the position but Gambini now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gambini (8) vs (4) Plant#T9#
Plant trying to control the hands but Gambini won't let him.
Gambini is riding his opponent, not letting Plant buck him off. #T10#
Gambini is trying to stick to Plant's back but Plant is turning into Gambini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gambini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Plant. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (8) vs (6) Plant
Plant wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Plant stopping the sweep attempt from Gambini.
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Gambini seems keen to control Plant's posture.
Plant wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving. #T11#
Gambini wants to sweep here but Plant controlling him for the moment.
Gambini has Plant pulled in close to control his posture.
Gambini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Plant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (10) vs (6) Plant
Gambini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gambini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gambini being controlled here momentarily. #T12#
Gambini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Plant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gambini seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gambini'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.#SUB2#
Gambini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gambini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13#
Gambini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Plant for as long as he can get away with.
Plant is trying to control the position but Gambini postures up.
Gambini is stalling in the full guard.
Gambini preventing the sweep.
Plant is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gambini stays in close to Plant's body and controls the position. #T14#
More hug and hope from Gambini.
Plant looking to control.
Plant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gambini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant trying to keep a closed guard but Gambini is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Gino Gambini made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 142 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 13 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Plant moves into the clinch.
Plant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hageman prevents it.
Plant goes for a takedown attempt but Hageman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hageman closes the distance and clinches up with Plant, looking for a takedown. Hageman pushes Plant against the cage but Plant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Plant is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Hageman closes the distance and pushes Plant back into the cage.
Hageman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Plant after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Hageman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hageman manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hageman (4) vs (0) Plant
Hageman working away.#SUB#
Hageman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Plant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hageman trying to control the position but Plant is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hageman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (4) vs (4) Plant
Plant controls the action.#T1##SUB2#
Plant is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hageman trying to control the hands but Plant won't let him. #SUB2#
Plant looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Hageman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Plant is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hageman is defending well though. Plant let's go of the attempt for now.#T2##SUB2#
Plant is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hageman is defending well though. Plant let's go of the attempt for now.
Plant tries to keep control of the position but Hageman is staying busy.
Hageman looking to control the position.
Plant controlling from the back.#T3#
Hageman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Plant's guard. Nice work there by Hageman.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (6) vs (4) Plant
Plant 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.
Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hageman looking to pass the guard.
Hageman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Plant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Hageman content to stall in guard here.
Plant wants to sweep but no luck.
Plant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (6) vs (6) Plant
Plant trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Plant forces his way into half guard.
Plant wants to take a breather but Hageman is having none of it. #T5##SUB2#
Hageman is defending against the submission attempts here by Plant.
Plant trying to control the action but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Plant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hageman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Plant trying to control from half guard but Hageman is working away. #T6#
Hageman is trying to maintain the position but Plant is very close to passing his half guard.
Plant trying to control from half guard but Hageman is working away.
Hageman tries to get to full guard but Plant has control of the leg.
Plant is trying to control the action in half guard but Hageman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Plant wants to advance to full mount but Hageman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Plant wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. #T7#
Hageman keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass.
Hageman wants to sweep but no luck.
Plant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hageman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Hageman is retaining full guard.
Plant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Plant's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Hageman keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass.
Plant wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now.
Plant wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. #T9#
Plant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant won't allow Hageman to sweep him here.
Hageman keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass.
Hageman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Plant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (8) vs (6) Plant#T10#
Plant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Plant is trying to control the position but Hageman postures up.
Plant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hageman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (8) vs (8) Plant
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Hageman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Plant preventing the sweep.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Hageman is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hageman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (10) vs (8) Plant
Plant keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
Plant working a defensive guard here.
Plant 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: Hageman (10) vs (10) Plant
Plant is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (10) vs (13) Plant#T12#
Hageman tries to reverse the position but Plant maintains control.
Plant looking to control but Hageman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Plant with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Plant wants to control the pace but Hageman is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Plant has control of Hageman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hageman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Plant moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hageman has worked his arm free - good work by Hageman!
#T13#
Hageman prevents Plant from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Plant tries for a kimura but Hageman is defending well.
Hageman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14#
Hageman prevents Plant from improving position.
Plant trying to control the action but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Plant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hageman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hageman tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plant wins on points by 13 to 10. |
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Event:
SSG 137 Lynar vs Chai
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Plant rushes Berendas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Plant is trying to trip Berendas. He has hold of a leg but Berendas is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Plant persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (0) Berendas
Plant's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Berendas working for a triangle but Plant defends it easily.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Berendas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Plant postures up.
#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berendas holds on and takes a little breather.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas 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: Plant (2) vs (2) Berendas
Still in half guard, Berendas seems content to control.
Berendas trying to mount his opponent but Plant defends it.
Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berendas content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Plant has his hands clasped together around Berendas's back. He's all about the action.
Plant wants to improve his position but Berendas is controlling well.
Plant trying to hold on to Berendas's head to control him but Berendas postures up.
Berendas stalling.
Plant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Plant has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Berendas has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (2) vs (5) Berendas
Plant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Plant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.
Plant won't allow Berendas to pass to mount.
Plant preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Berendas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Berendas keeps trying to improve his position.
Plant tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but Plant defending well.
Plant keeping control of the position.
Berendas wants to pass to mount but Plant is defending the position.
Berendas is trying to control the action in half guard but Plant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Plant is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Plant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Plant managing to control the position.
Plant wants to hit a sweep here but Berendas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Plant there! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (2) vs (8) Berendas
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant is in all sorts of trouble here.
Plant is squirming around, avoiding Berendas's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Berendas has control of Plant's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Plant regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T6#
Berendas looking to control but Plant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Plant is working to get back to half guard.
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plant is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Berendas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Plant turns into him and now he's in Berendas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (4) vs (8) Berendas
Plant looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Plant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Plant stopping the sweep attempt from Berendas.
Berendas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (4) vs (10) Berendas
Plant is pulling down on Berendas's head. It's preventing any offense from Berendas, at least for the moment.
Plant wants to sweep here but Berendas controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Berendas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Plant is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Plant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berendas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berendas trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plant is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Berendas won't allow Plant to sweep him here.
Berendas postures up.
Berendas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Berendas preventing the sweep.
Berendas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Plant wants to improve his position but instead Berendas has moved into half guard.
#T10##SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Plant tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Berendas seems to be looking for submissions.
Plant wants to improve his position but Berendas is controlling well.
#T11#
Plant is doing well to control the position and prevent Berendas from advancing to side control.
Berendas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Plant is pressing down on Berendas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berendas is one step ahead there.
Berendas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Plant looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Berendas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Berendas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Plant trying to get back to full guard but Berendas takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (4) vs (13) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Plant is surviving well by controlling Berendas's body position as best he can.
Plant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plant tries to lock up and control but Berendas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Plant wants to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berendas looking to control but Plant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Plant is looking to improve his position but Berendas isn't that keen on the idea.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plant is working hard here to advance position.
Berendas controlling from mount. #T14#
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Plant is looking to escape.
Berendas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Plant haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Plant is wriggling around trying 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!
Berendas wins on points by 13 to 4.
A victorious Uvele Berendas 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:
SSG 133 Chai vs Kimura
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Ray White!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
White fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Plant avoids it really well and circles away.
Plant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
White shoots in and gets a takedown into Plant's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Plant (0) vs (2) White
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plant is keeping the position for now.
Plant 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.
Plant keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
White wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving. #T1#
White stopping the sweep attempt from Plant.
White passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (5) White#SUB2#
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plant, who protects the arm well.
Plant can't do much from the bottom here.
Plant is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Plant works his way to full guard. Good work.
White is stalling in the full guard.
Plant pulls White in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Plant is adopting a defensive guard.
Plant looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plant is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (5) White
White looking to control.
Plant stopping the sweep attempt from White.
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Plant drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but White manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Plant has White in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (7) White#T3#
Plant keeping full guard, as White tries to pass. #SUB2#
White thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White wants to pass the guard but Plant is keeping the position.
Plant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (4) vs (7) White
Plant wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. #T4#
Plant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (7) vs (7) White
Plant wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
Plant moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Plant (9) vs (7) White
Plant can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White is looking to escape.
White is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Plant is trying to take his opponent's back.
Plant trying to control but White is having none of it.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Plant moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, White has worked his arm free - good work by White!
Plant is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down White's shoulder. That is not cool.
White wants to control but Plant postures up.
Plant is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Plant tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
White is looking for a sweep.
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White is looking for a sweep.
White trying to control but Plant flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Plant (12) vs (7) White
You can see the frustration on White's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
White is keeping busy.
#T7#
Plant avoiding White 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Plant looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. White is controlling Plant 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (12) vs (9) White
White pushing down on Plant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.
Plant is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
White is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time White. #T8#
White wants to pass to mount but Plant is defending the position. #SUB2#
White wants to work for an arm triangle but Plant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Plant wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
Plant is looking to get back to full guard here but White has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (12) vs (12) White
Plant is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
White is looking to take a break and control but Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plant wants to control but White postures up.#SUB2#
White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
White tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Plant is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plant, who protects the arm well. #T10#
White trying to control the position but Plant is working away.
A control attempt from Plant but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Plant (12) vs (14) White
White wants to control the pace but Plant is squirming around nicely.
White takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Plant wants to control but White is having none of it.
Plant is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T11#
Plant can't escape the position.
Plant is working hard here to advance position.
Plant is squirming around, avoiding White's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
White goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Plant turns into him and now he's in White's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (14) vs (14) White
Plant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Plant'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.#SUB2#
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Plant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Plant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (14) vs (16) White
Plant seems keen to control White's posture.
Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
White sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Plant's guard. #SUB2#
White is trying to work for a kimura but Plant is defending well.
#SUB#
Plant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
Plant is trying to control but can't.
Plant controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
White is looking to advance position but Plant won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Plant wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
White works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (14) vs (19) White
Plant is looking to get to half guard.
Plant tries to control the position but White now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Plant (14) vs (22) White#SUB2#
White has his arm under Plant's chin here. Game over son! White squeezes tightly and Plant is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray White!
A very excited looking Ray White 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:
SSG 124 Drago vs Philbert
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gaul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Plant was covering up waiting for the punch and Gaul finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Plant (0) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gaul is pushing down on Plant's leg trying to pass to half guard. Plant is fighting to maintain full guard but Gaul has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gaul is keen to just control but Plant is a slippery customer.
Gaul passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (5) Gaul
Plant working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Plant is working to get back to half guard.
Plant tries to hold on but Gaul pushes him away. #T1#
Gaul controlling the pace for now.
Plant slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gaul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plant is controlling Gaul's trapped leg to prevent Gaul from advancing to side control.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (8) Gaul#T2#
Gaul controls the position.
Gaul working away.
Plant is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Plant tries to bench press Gaul off him but Gaul keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gaul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Plant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Plant can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gaul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Plant wants to control but Gaul postures up.#T3#
Plant is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Plant tries to improve position but can't.
Gaul taking a breather here.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gaul has hold of Plant's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Plant tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gaul cranks the arm and Plant screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Plant, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lamban Gaul!
A victorious Lamban Gaul 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:
SSG 121 Thumb vs Laulhere
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Plant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Plant
Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Plant, not yet.
Goble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant wants to sweep here but Goble controlling him for the moment.
Plant is trying to keep Goble in close.
Plant can't keep his opponent in guard - Goble advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant trying to control from the bottom.
Goble controlling the action here.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Goble is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Goble is controlling the pace.
Plant wants to control but Goble is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Plant is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goble is pressing down on Plant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plant is holding on for now. #T2#
Goble is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Plant! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (0) Plant
Plant is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble fails to advance to Plant's back.
Goble takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Goble (8) vs (0) Plant
Plant rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Goble prevents Plant from improving his position.
Goble seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Plant is looking to improve his position.
Plant is controlling Goble's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Plant trying to control but Goble postures up.
Goble controlling the action here. #T4#
Plant tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
Plant keeps trying to improve his position.
Goble is controlling the pace.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T5#
Goble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Plant wants to get back to full guard.
Goble is pressing down on Plant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plant is holding on for now.
Plant tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Goble is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Plant is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plant is holding on to half guard well.
Goble seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Plant wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
Goble content to control rather than advance.
Plant is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Goble is controlling the pace.
Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goble is controlling the pace.
Plant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Plant is controlling Goble's posture.
Goble is stalling in the full guard.
Goble postures up.
Goble controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Plant keeping full guard, as Goble tries to pass. #T9#
Plant pulls Goble in to control the position.
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goble stopping the sweep attempt from Plant.
Plant is trying to control the position but Goble postures up.
Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Plant, not yet.
Plant is still trying to improve position.#T10#
Plant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Plant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Plant wants to sweep here but Goble controlling him for the moment.
Plant controls Goble momentarily but Goble frees himself.
Goble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Goble postures up.
Plant pulls Goble in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Goble is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Plant trying to control the position.
Goble slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (11) vs (0) Plant
Goble controls the position.
Plant gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Plant won't allow Goble to pass to mount. #T12#
Plant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Plant is trying to keep Goble in close.
Goble looking to pass the guard.
Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goble is one step ahead there.
Plant can't keep his opponent in guard - Goble advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Plant tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Plant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Plant wants to sweep here but Goble controlling him for the moment.
Plant wants to control the position but Goble says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg. #T14#
Goble tries to pass to full mount but Plant defends it.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
Goble sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Plant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A relieved looking Shane Goble thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 116 Waterman vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Plant has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Plant lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (2) Plant
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.
Plant tries to pass to full mount but Jagonoy defends it.
Plant wants to control but Jagonoy is keeping him busy.
Jagonoy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jagonoy.
Plant wants to control from the top but Jagonoy keeps moving.
Plant passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jagonoy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.
Plant moves into full mount! Jagonoy won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (5) Plant#T1#
Jagonoy is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Plant has control of Jagonoy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jagonoy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jagonoy 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.
Jagonoy is trying to maintain the position but Plant is very close to passing his half guard.
Plant sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jagonoy works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Plant stands and throws Jagonoy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (8) Plant
Plant controls the position.
Plant working away.
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Jagonoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jagonoy being controlled for a moment.
Plant trying to control the action but Jagonoy is working from the bottom. #T3#
We've been hearing good reports from Jagonoy'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.
Jagonoy wants to control but Plant postures up.
Jagonoy is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jagonoy keeps working.
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep.
Jagonoy seems a little lost for a moment, as Plant dominates the positioning.
Jagonoy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Plant's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Jagonoy wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Jagonoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plant trying to pass the guard but Jagonoy defending well. #SUB2#
Plant is trying to work for a kimura but Jagonoy is defending well.
Jagonoy gets full guard.
Plant passes Jagonoy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Plant wants to free his trapped foot but Jagonoy is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Well, if Plant 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.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is defending well. #SUB2#
Plant wants to work for an arm triangle but Jagonoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jagonoy trying to hold on to Plant's head to control him but Plant postures up.
Jagonoy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Jagonoy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Plant is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Plant wants to control from the top but Jagonoy keeps moving.
Plant passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (11) Plant
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Jagonoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plant tries to move to mount but Jagonoy blocks the move with his legs.
Jagonoy tries to bench press Plant off him but Plant keeps the position. #SUB2#
Plant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Jagonoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Jagonoy is trying to get back to half guard.
Plant trying to control the position but Jagonoy is working away. #SUB2#
Plant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jagonoy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Plant controls the position. #T8#
Jagonoy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jagonoy is looking to improve his position.
Plant wants to control but Jagonoy is keeping him busy.
Plant works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (14) Plant
Plant wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Plant controlling the pace for now.
Plant moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Jagonoy (0) vs (17) Plant#T9##SUB2#
Plant is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jagonoy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jagonoy is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action.
Jagonoy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jagonoy wants to control but Plant is keeping busy.
Jagonoy moves into full guard.
Jagonoy keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass. #T10#
Jagonoy has his hands on Plant's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Jagonoy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Jagonoy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Plant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Plant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Plant's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagonoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jagonoy keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass. #T11##SUB#
Jagonoy is looking for a triangle but Plant pushes his legs off easily.
Jagonoy seems keen to control Plant's posture.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagonoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (20) Plant
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Jagonoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jagonoy tries to bench press Plant off him but Plant keeps the position. #T12#
Jagonoy gets back to half guard.
Plant controlling the action here.
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jagonoy keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Plant in particular looking to stall.
Plant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Plant is taking a breather. Jagonoy 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.#T13##SUB#
Jagonoy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.
Plant not doing much here.
Plant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jagonoy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jagonoy is not content to let Plant control the position.
Jagonoy tries to get to full guard but Plant has control of the leg. #T14#
Plant trying to control the action but Jagonoy is working from the bottom.
Jagonoy trying to control but Plant postures up.
#SUB2#
Plant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jagonoy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plant. #SUB#
Jagonoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant trying to pass the guard but Jagonoy defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plant wins on points by 20 to 0.
Thammy Jagonoy was interviewed post fight and said 'Once Again I ded Tried my Best but I Guess it's not good enough or might be it's just his body's too slippery'. |
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Event:
SSG 114 Waterman vs Rhodeo
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Gregory Rodriguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Plant moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Rodriguez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Plant is trying to keep an underhook but Rodriguez manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriguez (2) vs (0) Plant
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.
Rodriguez is keen to just control but Plant is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Plant is defending well.
Rodriguez is trying to control. Plant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Plant looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Plant is defending it quite comfortably.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is trying to control but can't.
Plant controlling the position for now.#T1#
Plant tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Plant moves into full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez is fighting to break Plant's control of his arms but Plant is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rodriguez won't allow Plant to sweep him here.
Plant controlling the position.
Plant working a defensive guard but Rodriguez passes into half guard.
Plant is trying to control but can't.
Rodriguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Plant wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Rodriguez seems to be working for a kimura but Plant defends the submission attempt.
Plant tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Plant wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Rodriguez is trying to control. Plant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodriguez.
Rodriguez wants to pass to mount but Plant is defending the position.
Rodriguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Plant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriguez is working away from the top position though.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Rodriguez wants to free his trapped foot but Plant is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Plant wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Plant is just riding it out for now. Rodriguez eventually gives up the hold.
Plant is looking to get back to full guard here but Rodriguez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (5) vs (0) Plant#SUB#
Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plant, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plant keeps working.
Plant is looking to reverse the position.
Rodriguez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Plant is trying to get back to half guard.
Plant is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Rodriguez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodriguez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Plant tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Plant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Plant is defending well.
Plant is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Plant is defending well.
Rodriguez working away.
Plant is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriguez keeps moving and retains side control.
Plant wants to control but Rodriguez postures up.#SUB#
Rodriguez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Plant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Plant is looking for a sweep.
Plant wants to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Plant manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (5) vs (2) Plant#SUB2#
Plant is working for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodriguez manages to get to full guard.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Plant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (7) vs (2) Plant
Plant trying to control the position.
#T7#
Rodriguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez passes Plant's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Plant controlling the position for now.
Plant trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
#SUB#
Plant is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriguez.
Plant moves into full guard.
#T8#
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plant is keeping the position for now.
Plant 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: Rodriguez (7) vs (4) Plant
Rodriguez is trying to control but can't.
Plant wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.
Plant advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Plant looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Rodriguez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Plant is working away from the top position though.
Plant is trying to control. Rodriguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plant works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (7) vs (7) Plant
Rodriguez can't escape the position.
#T10#
Rodriguez tries to lock up and control but Plant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Plant wants to take Rodriguez's back here but Rodriguez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rodriguez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodriguez is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plant controlling from mount.
Plant moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rodriguez (7) vs (10) Plant#SUB2#
Plant is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rodriguez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rodriguez for a finish.
Rodriguez tries to escape but Plant has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Rodriguez turns into Plant and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (9) vs (10) Plant
Rodriguez passes Plant's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Plant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Plant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (9) vs (12) Plant
Rodriguez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass.
Rodriguez managing to control the position.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12##SUB#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Plant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plant has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodriguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Plant manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (11) vs (12) Plant
Rodriguez won't allow Plant to sweep him here.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving. #T13#
Rodriguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodriguez trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant is pulling down on Rodriguez's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodriguez, at least for the moment.#T14#
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Plant trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plant wins on points by 12 to 11.
Gregory Rodriguez spoke after the fight, saying 'Gym on Monday.'. |
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Event:
SSG 105 Shaver vs Waterman
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 3 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gambini tries for a takedown but Plant circles away easily#CL#
and Plant counters by moving into the clinch.
Gambini is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Plant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Plant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gambini tries to pull guard but Plant holds him up against the cage and eventually Gambini drops back down to his feet.
Gordon Plant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Gambini.#TD#
Plant gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (0) Gambini
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Gambini is retaining full guard.
Gambini controlling Plant's posture.
Gambini is continuing to stall.
Plant wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini has Plant pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Plant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gambini's guard.
Gambini manages to get to full guard.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gambini pulls Plant in close to prevent any damage.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gambini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plant is one step ahead there.
Plant trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gambini keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass.
Plant wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Gambini controlling the position.
Gambini 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.
Gambini keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass.
Gambini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Plant wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Plant won't allow Gambini to sweep him here. #T3#
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gambini holds on and takes a little breather.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Gambini is retaining full guard.
Gambini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Plant trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gambini manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (2) Gambini
Gambini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gambini content to stall in guard here.
Plant trying to control the position.
Gambini tries to free his leg and advance position but Plant is retaining full guard.
Plant can't keep his opponent in guard - Gambini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gambini controlling the pace.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Gambini has control of the leg. #T5#
Gambini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gambini not doing much here.
Gambini trying to mount his opponent but Plant defends it.
Gambini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gambini is looking to advance position but Plant won't allow it. #T6#
Gambini controlling the action here.
Plant trying to control from the bottom.
Gambini is taking a breather. Plant 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Plant trying to control here.
Gambini prevents Plant from improving his position.
Plant trying to hold on to Gambini's head to control him but Gambini postures up.
Gambini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gambini trying to mount his opponent but Plant defends it.
Plant is looking for a sweep. Gambini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gambini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gambini prevents Plant from improving his position.#T8#
Gambini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Plant wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy.
Gambini is pressing down on Plant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plant is holding on for now.
Gambini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (2) vs (5) Gambini
Gambini content just to control the position here.
Plant tries to hold on but Gambini pushes him away. #T9#
Gambini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Plant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gambini controlling from the full mount.
Plant tries to lock up and control but Gambini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gambini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Plant is working to get back to half guard.
Gambini controlling from mount.
Plant tries to hold on but Gambini postures up.
Plant is looking to get to half guard.
Gambini controlling the pace for now.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plant is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Gambini content just to control the position here.
Plant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gambini controlling the position easily from mount.
Gambini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Plant gets back to half guard.
Gambini tries to pass to full mount but Plant defends it.
Gambini performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12#
Gambini is thwarting Plant's attempts to control the position.
Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gambini is pressing down on Plant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plant is holding on for now.
Gambini passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (2) vs (8) Gambini
Gambini controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Gambini has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T13#
Plant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Plant is working hard here to advance position.
Gambini controlling the pace for now.
Plant 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: Plant (4) vs (8) Gambini
Gambini is pulling down on Plant's head. It's preventing any offense from Plant, at least for the moment.
Plant trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom. #T14#
Gambini pulls Plant in close to prevent any damage.
Gambini wants to sweep here but Plant controlling him for the moment.
Plant looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Plant is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gambini trying to control the position here.
Gambini looking for a sweep. Not yet Gambini, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 8 to 4.
Our winner, Gino Gambini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 99
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
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 3 wins and 9 losses; Jacob Fuisse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Plant closes the distance and clinches.
Plant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fuisse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Plant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fuisse can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Plant works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuisse (0) vs (2) Plant
Plant sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Plant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fuisse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plant has managed to get both his arms back between Fuisse's legs - danger averted.
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuisse is keeping the position for now.
Plant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuisse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Plant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuisse swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Plant defends well.#T1#
Plant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fuisse keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Plant defends well.#SUB#
Fuisse working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Plant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Plant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Plant looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuisse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fuisse looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuisse, not yet.
Fuisse seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Plant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuisse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a triangle but Plant pushes his legs off easily.
Fuisse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plant is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Plant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Plant wants to control from the top but Fuisse keeps moving.
Fuisse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Plant trying to control but Fuisse is working from the bottom.
Fuisse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Plant manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (2) vs (2) Plant
Plant 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: Fuisse (2) vs (4) Plant
Plant is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fuisse! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (2) vs (7) Plant
Plant wants to control the pace but Fuisse is squirming around nicely.
Fuisse is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Plant trying to control but Fuisse is having none of it.
Plant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Plant trying to control but Fuisse is having none of it.
Fuisse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Plant trying to control but Fuisse is having none of it.
Fuisse tries to hold on but Plant postures up.#T5#
Fuisse tries to reverse the position but Plant maintains control.
Fuisse is trying to escape the mount but Plant keeps good control and instead manages to take Fuisse's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fuisse (2) vs (10) Plant#SUB2#
Plant is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fuisse is defending well though. Plant let's go of the attempt for now.
Fuisse is trying to break free.
Plant struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fuisse rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Plant is trying to control. Fuisse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Fuisse actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Plant looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T6#
Plant tries to pass to full mount but Fuisse defends it.
Fuisse keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuisse won't allow Plant to pass to mount. #SUB#
Fuisse looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fuisse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Plant works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (2) vs (13) Plant
Fuisse tries to control the position but Plant now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fuisse (2) vs (16) Plant
Plant is hanging on to Fuisse's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Plant's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Plant looking for the choke from the back.
Fuisse is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Fuisse is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Plant is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fuisse has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Fuisse's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Plant looking for the choke but no joy.
Fuisse turns into Plant and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (4) vs (16) Plant
Plant keeping moving, preventing Fuisse from controlling successfully.
Fuisse controlling from the top position. #T9#
Fuisse trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Plant controls Fuisse momentarily but Fuisse frees himself. #SUB#
Fuisse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Plant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Plant wants to sweep here but Fuisse controlling him for the moment.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Plant looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Fuisse drops back, looking for a kneebar! Plant looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Plant looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Plant! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fuisse (4) vs (20) Plant
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Fuisse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plant is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fuisse manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Fuisse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.
Fuisse controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Plant is working for a submission of some sort.
Plant is looking to advance position but Fuisse won't allow it. #SUB2#
Plant is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Fuisse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Fuisse gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Fuisse looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Plant slips nicely into half guard.
Plant is trying to control. Fuisse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Fuisse looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Plant is trying to work for a kimura but Fuisse is defending well.
Plant trying to control the action but Fuisse is working from the bottom. #T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Fuisse manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fuisse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuisse keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Fuisse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Fuisse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fuisse trying to keep a closed guard but Plant is proving a slippery customer.
Plant wants to control from the top but Fuisse keeps moving. #T14#
Plant passes Fuisse's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Plant tries to pass to full mount but Fuisse defends it.
Fuisse is not content to let Plant control the position.
Plant wants to free his trapped foot but Fuisse is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fuisse wants to get back to full guard.
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fuisse keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuisse is pressing down on Plant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Plant wants to control from the top but Fuisse keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plant wins on points by 20 to 4. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 92
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Plant has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Plant is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bandini can't fight it off and eventually Plant manages to take the fight to the floor. Bandini looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandini (0) vs (2) Plant
Plant wants to pass the guard but Bandini is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Plant is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bandini trying to keep a closed guard but Plant is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandini is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Plant rolls with it to try and escape but Bandini cranks on the arm and Plant is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Bandini! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 89
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Plant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Plant ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Plant rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.
Plant is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Plant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barnes stops a takedown attempt from Plant.
Jake Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Plant.
Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but Plant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Plant clinches up against the cage.
Plant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnes is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Plant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Plant has Barnes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barnes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Plant wants a takedown but no success here.
Plant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Plant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
#T1#
Barnes tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Barnes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Plant
Barnes tries to advance to mount but Plant denies him.
Plant tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Plant is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plant has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Barnes wants to control but Plant is keeping him busy.
Plant is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes trying to control the action but Plant is working from the bottom.
Plant is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Plant controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Plant wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T3#
Plant is trying to control but can't.
Barnes not doing much here.
Barnes trying to control the action but Plant is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Plant is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Plant has his hands clasped together around Barnes's back. He's all about the action.
Plant wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T4#
Barnes is looking to advance position but Plant won't allow it.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Plant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barnes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Plant moves into full guard.
Plant seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes pushes down on Plant's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Plant is working away. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Plant is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Plant gets full guard.#SUB2#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Plant wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Plant managing to control the position.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant wants to sweep but Barnes has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (0) Plant
Plant wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Plant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Plant's legs.
Plant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plant keeps working.
Barnes advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (9) vs (0) Plant
Barnes trying to control but Plant is having none of it.
Plant is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Plant wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Plant is trying desperately to improve position.
Plant gets back to half guard.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #SUB#
Plant is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
#T9#
Barnes is keen to just control but Plant is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Plant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Plant keeping hold of Barnes's head, controlling as best he can.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (0) Plant
Barnes looking to control but Plant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Plant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Plant turns into him and now he's in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (2) Plant
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#T11#
Plant wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Plant stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Plant controls the pace.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Plant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T12#
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes wants to control but Plant passes easily into half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes seems keen to control Plant's posture.#T13#
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Plant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (14) vs (2) Plant
Plant keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Plant is keeping the position.
Plant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Plant.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Plant is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Plant looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (17) vs (2) Plant
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 17 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 84
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Richard Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Plant darts in and clinches Cheese up against the cage.
Plant is pressed up against the cage. Cheese has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Plant down to the mat. Plant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Plant fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Plant tries to get set, Cheese tries to push him back and clinch up but Plant manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Plant moves into the clinch.
Plant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cheese gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Plant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cheese.
#TD#
Cheese has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Plant uses from the top position.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Plant drops back looking for a leg! Cheese is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cheese manages to kick Plant off! Plant jumps back into Cheese's guard.
Plant controlling from the top position.
Plant is pushing down on Cheese's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cheese is fighting to maintain full guard but Plant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Plant is trying to control the action in half guard but Cheese is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Plant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Plant is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cheese! Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (0) vs (3) Plant
Cheese is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Plant is looking to take Cheese's back but instead Cheese gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Plant is keen to just control but Cheese is a slippery customer.
Cheese is looking for a sweep. Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plant trying to control from half guard but Cheese is working away. #T3#
Well, if Plant 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.
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheese keeps working.
Plant is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Plant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cheese has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Plant is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Cheese has his hands clasped together around Plant's back. He's all about the action.#T5#
Plant trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Plant is working for a kimura but Cheese is defending it quite comfortably.
Plant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cheese tries to roll over but Plant keeps him under control.#T6#
Plant trying to control from Cheese's half guard. Cheese has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cheese keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant wants to pass to mount but Cheese is defending the position. #SUB2#
Plant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cheese is just riding it out for now. Plant eventually gives up the hold.
Plant content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheese keeps working.
Plant is pressing down on Cheese's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cheese is holding on for now.
Plant controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Plant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cheese has managed to free his arm - good work. #T8##SUB2#
Plant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cheese has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Plant wants to work for an arm triangle but Cheese is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cheese is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plant trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Cheese is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T9##SUB2#
Plant is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cheese is concentrating on defense, preventing Plant from advancing position.
Plant trying to pass the guard but Cheese defending well. #T10#
Plant passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (0) vs (6) Plant#SUB2#
Plant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Plant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Plant is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cheese knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Plant advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cheese (0) vs (8) Plant#T11#
Cheese wants to control but Plant is having none of it.
Plant wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Plant content just to control the position here.
Cheese is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Plant looking for a guillotine from mount but Cheese is having none of it.
Cheese tries to lock up and control but Plant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Plant wants to control the pace but Cheese is squirming around nicely.
Cheese tries to lock up and control but Plant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Plant pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Plant prevents Cheese from getting the reversal.
Plant trying to control but Cheese is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Plant controlling his opponent.
Plant trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Plant is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cheese has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Plant swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cheese is now in Plant's guard. A big mistake from Plant there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (2) vs (8) Plant
Cheese wants to pass the guard but Plant is keeping the position.#T14#
Plant 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.
Cheese will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Plant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cheese manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (2) vs (10) Plant
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plant wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 77
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Plant can't get the takedown.
Plant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smyth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Smyth gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Plant is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smyth can't fight it off and eventually Plant manages to take the fight to the floor. Smyth looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (0) Smyth
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plant wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Smyth working for submissions but it's allowed Plant to get to half guard.
Plant moves into full mount! Smyth won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (5) vs (0) Smyth
Smyth is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Plant swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smyth is now in Plant's guard. A big mistake from Plant there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (5) vs (2) Smyth
Smyth trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Smyth preventing the sweep.
Plant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smyth preventing the sweep.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Smyth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Smyth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Plant dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (7) vs (2) Smyth#SUB2#
Smyth working for a triangle but Plant defends it easily.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smyth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plant is pushing down on Smyth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smyth is fighting to maintain full guard but Plant has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Plant moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (10) vs (2) Smyth
Smyth prevents Plant from moving into mount.
Plant takes a little break here. Smyth wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smyth manages to get back to half guard.
Plant passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (13) vs (2) Smyth#T4#
Plant looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plant trying to control but Smyth is having none of it.
Plant controlling from mount.
Smyth tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Plant tries to control but Smyth wriggling away.
Smyth is looking to get to half guard.
Smyth tries to hold on but Plant postures up.
Smyth is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action.
Plant is trying to control here but Smyth has managed to regain half guard.
#T6#
Plant wants to take a breather but Smyth is having none of it.
Plant has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (16) vs (2) Smyth
Smyth is working to get back to half guard.
Plant wants to control the pace but Smyth is squirming around nicely.
Plant wants to take Smyth's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Plant goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smyth is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (16) vs (4) Smyth
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Smyth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smyth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Plant has Smyth pulled in close to control his posture.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Smyth wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving. #SUB2#
Smyth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Smyth drops back, looking for a kneebar! Plant looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Plant looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Plant! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Plant (20) vs (4) Smyth#SUB#
Plant wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smyth, who protects the arm well.
Smyth tries to buck Plant off but Plant is having none of it.
Plant taking a breather here. #SUB#
Plant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9##SUB#
Plant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smyth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Plant trying to control the position but Smyth is working away.
Plant tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T10#
Plant gets to mount! Smyth was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Plant (22) vs (4) Smyth
Plant wants to control but instead Smyth manages to regain half guard.
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.
Plant passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (25) vs (4) Smyth
Smyth regains half guard there - taking advantage of Plant's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T11##SUB2#
Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Plant is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Smyth still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Smyth has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Plant (25) vs (8) Smyth#SUB2#
Smyth tries for a kimura but Plant is defending well.
Smyth wants to control but Plant is keeping him busy.
Plant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Plant wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Smyth is pressing down on Plant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plant is holding on for now.
Plant is pressing down on Smyth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smyth's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Plant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Plant manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Plant's guard.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Plant is controlling Smyth's posture.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Plant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Smyth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smyth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T13#
Smyth won't allow Plant to sweep him here.
Plant managing to control the position.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Smyth postures up.
Smyth trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Plant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Plant is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smyth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Smyth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Smyth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Plant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Plant manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Plant's guard.
Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plant takes the fight on points by 25 to 8. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 75
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Plant darts in and clinches Christmas up against the cage.
Christmas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Plant is defending well.
Plant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Christmas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Plant clinches with his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Christmas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Christmas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Plant prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LLoyd Christmas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Christmas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Plant is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Christmas to the mat. Christmas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (0) vs (2) Plant
Plant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Plant controlling the pace.
It looks like Plant might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Plant has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Christmas gets full guard.#T1#
Plant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Christmas wants to sweep but no luck.
Plant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christmas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plant preventing the sweep.
Plant wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
Christmas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Christmas being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Christmas looking for a sweep. Not yet Christmas, not yet.
Christmas controlling the position.
Christmas wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Christmas is retaining full guard.
Plant wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
Christmas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (2) Plant
Christmas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plant is keeping the position for now.
Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
Plant has an active guard here but Christmas has managed to pass into half guard.
Christmas content to control rather than advance.
Christmas is looking to advance position but Plant won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Christmas seems content to control.
Christmas'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.
Plant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christmas stays in close to Plant's body and controls the position.
Plant is trying to keep Christmas in close.
Plant controlling Christmas's posture. #T5#
Plant working a defensive guard here.
Christmas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Christmas advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (5) vs (2) Plant
Christmas is looking to take a break and control but Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plant tries to buck Christmas off but Christmas is having none of it.#T6#
You can see the frustration on Plant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Christmas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Plant is looking for a sweep.
Plant is trying to control Christmas's posture but Christmas avoids it.
Plant manages to work his way to half guard, despite Christmas's best efforts.
Christmas slows the pace down in half guard.
Plant wants to control but Christmas is keeping busy.
#T7#
Plant is looking for a sweep. Christmas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plant is concentrating on defense, preventing Christmas from advancing position.
Christmas passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (8) vs (2) Plant
Christmas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Plant is looking to escape.
Christmas fails to move to back control.
Christmas works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (11) vs (2) Plant#SUB#
Christmas is looking for the choke from the back position but Plant is controlling his hands well. #T8#
Plant rolls, trying to escape but Christmas keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Christmas controlling the positon.#SUB#
Christmas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Christmas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Plant trying to control the position but Christmas manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Christmas is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Plant defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Plant is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Christmas off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Plant is trying to break free.
#T9#
Plant trying to control the position but Christmas manages to sink in the hooks.
A lull in the action here.
Christmas is trying to stick to Plant's back but Plant is turning into Christmas. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Christmas's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Plant. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (11) vs (4) Plant
Christmas controlling Plant's posture.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Christmas is pulling down on Plant's head to control his posture.
Christmas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christmas 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: Christmas (13) vs (4) Plant
Plant trying to control from the bottom.
Christmas passes into side control, despite Plant's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (16) vs (4) Plant
Christmas tries to advance to mount but can't. #T11#
Christmas wants to control but Plant is keeping him busy.
Plant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plant is still trying to improve position.
Plant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Christmas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Plant, not yet. #T12#
Christmas is stalling in the full guard.
Plant keeping full guard, as Christmas tries to pass.
Plant looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Plant working a defensive guard here.
Christmas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plant trying to keep a closed guard but Christmas is proving a slippery customer.
Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Plant, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plant is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (16) vs (6) Plant
Christmas has control of Plant's left arm, preventing Plant from doing any damage.
Plant trying to control but Christmas is working from the bottom.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Christmas is retaining full guard. #T14#
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Christmas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Plant passes Christmas's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Plant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christmas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plant.
Christmas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christmas takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
LLoyd Christmas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG Thanksgiving
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Abel Hug!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Plant moves into the clinch.
Plant wants to take the fight to the mat but Hug manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hug wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Hug turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Plant (0) vs (4) Hug
Plant is trying to control Hug's posture but Hug avoids it.
Plant prevents Hug from improving position.
Plant is trying to get back to half guard.
Plant can't do much from the bottom here.
Hug slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Plant is working hard here to advance position.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Plant is looking to regain half guard here but Hug keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Plant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Plant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plant sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Plant tries to roll over but Hug keeps him under control.
Plant is looking to get back to full guard here but Hug has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (7) Hug
Plant is looking for a sweep.
Plant prevents Hug from improving position.
Plant tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
The referee asks Hug politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hug prefers to stall for the moment though.
Plant is trying to improve his position.
Hug taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Hug has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Hug's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Plant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plant being controlled for a moment.
Plant manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hug's best efforts.
Plant is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant is pressing down on Hug's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Plant is adopting a defensive guard.
Plant'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.#SUB#
Plant has an active guard here but Hug has managed to pass into half guard.
Hug is thwarting Plant's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Hug performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Plant tries to roll over but Hug keeps him under control.
Plant gets full guard.
Plant controlling the position.
Plant looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Hug sitting in guard here, content to control.
Plant wants to sweep but no luck.
Hug sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Plant trying to keep a closed guard but Hug is proving a slippery customer.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Plant is trying to keep Hug in close.
Plant pulls Hug in to control the position. #SUB#
Plant looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hug passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (10) Hug
Plant can't do much from the bottom here.
Plant tries to improve position but can't.
Hug in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hug working away.#T9#
Hug is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Plant's shoulder. That is not cool.
Plant manages to get back to half guard.
Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plant trying to hold on to Hug's head to control him but Hug postures up.
Plant wants to improve his position but Hug is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Plant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hug stays in close to Plant's body and controls the position.
Plant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (10) Hug#T10#
Hug is pulling down on Plant's head. It's preventing any offense from Plant, at least for the moment.
Hug wants to sweep here but Plant controlling him for the moment.
Plant looking to pass the guard.
Hug manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Plant manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (12) Hug
Hug wants to pass the guard but Plant is keeping the position.#T11#
Plant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hug's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (4) vs (12) Hug
Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Hug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hug is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Plant advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (7) vs (12) Hug#SUB#
Plant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Plant trying to control the position but Hug is working away.
Plant in the domination position with Hug hanging on.
Plant trying to control the action but Hug is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Plant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Plant wants to control but Hug is keeping him busy. #T13#
Hug holds on to Plant's head and controls the position momentarily.
Hug is not content to let Plant control the position. #SUB#
Plant swings around for an armbar but Hug sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Plant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (7) vs (14) Hug#T14#
Plant looking to control.
Hug content to stall in guard here.
Plant wants to hit a sweep here but Hug passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Plant there! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (7) vs (17) Hug
Plant is just holding on here. Hug manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Plant (7) vs (20) Hug
What can Plant do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hug wins on points by 20 to 7. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 65
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov shoots for a takedown but Plant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Plant tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Plant doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
#CL2#
Plant moves into the clinch.
Plant goes for a takedown attempt but Kersikov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Plant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volodymyr Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Plant tries to avoid it but Kersikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Plant to the ground. Plant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Plant clinches up with Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kersikov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Plant.
Plant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Plant turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Plant manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Plant
Kersikov's coaches at KFA 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.#SUB2#
Plant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Plant tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kersikov's legs. #T1#
Plant is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Plant is trying to get an arm triangle but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Plant tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Plant advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (0) vs (6) Plant
Plant pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Plant tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Plant fails to move to back control.
Plant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kersikov prevents Plant from taking his back.#T3#
Plant keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kersikov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Plant.
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Plant is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kersikov is surviving well by controlling Plant's body position as best he can.
Kersikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Plant trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Plant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kersikov is just riding it out for now. Plant eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5##SUB2#
Plant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Plant sits in half guard.
Kersikov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Plant seems to be looking for submissions.
Plant tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov gets full guard.#T6#
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Plant wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T7#
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Plant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Plant trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Plant manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (6) Plant#T8#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Plant controlling Kersikov's posture.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Plant is keeping the position.#T9#
Plant looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Plant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (8) Plant
Plant wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Plant is proving a slippery customer.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Plant drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (8) Plant
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Plant pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Plant wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Plant, not yet.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Plant pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12#
Plant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov postures up.
Plant is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Plant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Plant for as long as he can get away with.
Plant pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov is fighting to break Plant's control of his arms but Plant is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Plant is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
#T14#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Plant is keeping the position.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Plant looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Plant is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plant avoid being mounted?
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Plant defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plant wins on points by 8 to 4. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Plant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plant wants to clinch up but Dux keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Plant rushes Dux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Plant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Plant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dux is defending well.#TD2#
Dux gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Plant (0) vs (2) Dux
Dux is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Dux has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux trying to mount his opponent but Plant defends it. #T1#
Plant tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
Dux not doing much here.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Dux is very close to passing his half guard.
Plant wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Dux trying to pass the guard but Plant defending well.
Well, if Dux 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.
#T2#
Dux prevents Plant from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dux trying to mount his opponent but Plant defends it.
Dux is thwarting Plant's attempts to control the position.
Dux trying to pass the guard but Plant defending well.
Dux not doing much here.
#T3#
Dux is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (5) Dux
Plant controls the position.
Dux with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dux controlling his opponent.
Plant has given up his back. Will we see Dux going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Plant (0) vs (8) Dux
Dux has the hooks in. Plant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux has good solid back control here.
Plant rolls, trying to escape but Dux keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Dux controlling the position well here. Plant rolled but Dux kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Plant wants to escape the position.
Dux is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Plant's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dux keeps control of the position easily here as Plant tries to buck him off.
Plant breaks Dux's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (8) Dux
Plant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dux has his hands on Plant's head, controlling the position.
Dux keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass.
Plant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Dux is controlling Plant's posture.
Plant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dux wants to sweep here but Plant controlling him for the moment.
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Dux is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T7#
Dux 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.
Plant wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux controlling the position.
Dux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Plant trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux is pulling down on Plant's head. It's preventing any offense from Plant, at least for the moment.
Dux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Plant is really struggling to control Dux but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Plant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard.
Plant passes into half guard. #T9#
Dux gets full guard.
Dux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Plant manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (10) Dux
Plant keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Plant trying to control the position.
Plant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dux controls the pace.
It looks like Dux might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dux looking to pass the guard.
Dux controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Plant, not yet.
Dux 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.
Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Plant, not yet.
Dux controlling from the top position. #T11#
Plant trying to control the position.
Dux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dux is stalling in the full guard.
Plant is trying to control the position but Dux postures up. #T12#
Dux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Plant trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Dux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Plant 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.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Plant is keeping the position.
Plant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dux controls the pace.
Dux preventing the sweep. #T13#
Dux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Plant's guard.
Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plant wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
Dux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dux is continuing to stall.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Dux is very close to passing his half guard.
Dux is pressing down on Plant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plant is holding on for now. #T14#
Plant is trying to control but Dux passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (2) vs (13) Dux
Dux in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dux's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dux wins on points by 13 to 2.
A very excited looking Frank Dux made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Taromaru Momoji!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Momoji circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Momoji rushes Plant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Plant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Momoji gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Plant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Momoji pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Momoji rushes Plant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Momoji successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momoji is adopting a defensive guard.
Plant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Momoji had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.
Momoji is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momoji trying to control the position.
Plant trying to control but Momoji is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Momoji has his foot on Plant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Plant works his way back into a safe position though.
Momoji pulls Plant in close to his closed guard and prevents Plant from doing any damage or advancing position.
Plant wants to control from the top but Momoji keeps moving.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Momoji is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Momoji escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Plant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Plant won't allow Momoji to sweep him here. #T2#
Momoji controls Plant momentarily but Plant frees himself.
Plant wants to control from the top but Momoji keeps moving. #SUB2#
Momoji is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Plant defends well.
Plant wants to control from the top but Momoji keeps moving.
Plant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Momoji trying to control the position.
#T3#
Momoji keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Plant postures up.
Momoji keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass. #SUB2#
Momoji has an active guard here but Plant has managed to pass into half guard.
Momoji is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Plant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Plant's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Plant (0) vs (4) Momoji#T4#
Momoji is trying to stick to Plant's back but Plant is turning into Momoji. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Momoji's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Plant. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (4) Momoji
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Momoji is keeping the position for now.
Plant stopping the sweep attempt from Momoji.
Plant trying to control but Momoji is working from the bottom.
Momoji pulls Plant in to control the position.
Let's hope that Momoji has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Plant trying to control but Momoji is working from the bottom. #T5#
Momoji keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass. #SUB2#
Momoji escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Plant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Plant slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Plant is working for an americana but Momoji has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Plant was thinking about the submission.
Plant looking to pass the guard.
Momoji controls Plant momentarily but Plant frees himself. #T6#
Plant is looking to pass into half guard but Momoji pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Momoji is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (6) Momoji
Momoji trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Momoji is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Plant keeping full guard, as Momoji tries to pass.
Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Momoji is one step ahead there.
Momoji advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (2) vs (9) Momoji#T7#
Momoji is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Plant's shoulder. That is not cool.
Plant gets back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Momoji working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Plant trying to control from the bottom.
Plant is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Momoji looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Momoji works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (2) vs (12) Momoji
Plant tries to lock up and control but Momoji gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Plant working to try and regain half guard.
Plant is working hard here to advance position.
Momoji looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Momoji wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Plant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Plant wants to hold on but Momoji pushes him away.
Plant is desperately trying to improve his position but Momoji has a good base and remains in mount.
Momoji sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Plant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Plant tries to lock up and control but Momoji gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Plant regains half guard.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Momoji is very close to passing his half guard.
Plant is not content to let Momoji control the position.#T10#
Momoji is looking to stall here but Plant recovers full guard.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Momoji from controlling successfully.
Plant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Momoji is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Plant is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Plant has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (4) vs (12) Momoji#SUB2#
Momoji has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T11##SUB2#
Momoji throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Momoji wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Momoji keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Momoji looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Plant seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Momoji tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Momoji keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass.
Momoji is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Plant seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Plant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Plant passes Momoji's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T13#
Plant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Momoji does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Plant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Momoji doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plant.
Momoji is looking to improve his position.
Plant seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Momoji is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Plant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Plant's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Plant (4) vs (16) Momoji#T14#
Plant turns into Momoji and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (6) vs (16) Momoji
Momoji not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Momoji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant looking to sit in guard and control but Momoji gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (6) vs (18) Momoji
Plant wants to control but Momoji passes easily into half guard.
Plant is looking to improve his position.
Momoji performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Slavic FL 30
Date: May 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Plant scores with a decent looking hook.
Kim throws a leg kick that is checked
and Plant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Plant moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Plant closes the distance and pushes Kim back into the ropes.
Plant working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Plant gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kim is trying to escape back to his feet but Plant uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Plant in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kim is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gordon Plant! |
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Event:
Slavic FL 25
Date: Apr 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Plant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judge.
Plant is looking for a counter combo.
Judge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Plant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Plant as Judge shoots in.
Plant throws a right hand that misses
and Judge counters with a right hand to the body.
Plant misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Judge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Judge.
Plant working a defensive guard here.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Plant is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Judge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Plant, not yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Plant working a defensive guard but Judge passes into half guard.
Judge is thwarting Plant's attempts to control the position.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.#SUB2#
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
Plant is not content to let Judge control the position.
Judge not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Plant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage.
Judge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Plant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Judge wants to pass to mount but Plant is defending the position.
Judge is keen to just control but Plant is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Judge is working for a kimura but Plant is defending it quite comfortably.
Plant is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Judge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Judge prevents Plant from improving his position.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Judge trying to control from half guard but Plant is working away. #T3#
Plant keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Judge trying to control from Plant's half guard. Plant has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Judge wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Judge is looking to pass into half guard but Plant pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Plant is in guard.#REVR#
Plant advances position into side control!
Judge is looking to regain half guard here but Plant keeps moving and retains side control.
Judge is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Plant is trying to work for a kimura but Judge is defending well.
#SUB#
Plant is looking for a kimura but Judge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Plant to get the leverage.
Judge manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Judge working for submissions but it's allowed Plant to get to half guard.
Plant wants to pass to mount but Judge is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Judge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Judge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
No luck for Judge with that takedown attempt.
Plant misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Judge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Plant's guard.
Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Judge drops back looking for a leg! Plant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Plant manages to kick Judge off! Judge jumps back into Plant's guard.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Plant trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge preventing the sweep.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Judge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Judge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura but Plant is defending well.
Judge trying to control the pace.
Plant manages to get to full guard.
Judge works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Plant trying to control from the bottom.
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Plant defends it.
Judge works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Judge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Plant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Plant manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Plant wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
Plant is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plant avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Judge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Judge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Judge not doing much here.
Plant wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
Plant is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Plant is doing well to control the position and prevent Judge from advancing to side control.
Judge is trying to control. Plant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Judge trying to pass the guard but Plant defending well.
Judge trying to control from half guard but Plant is working away. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Judge works his way into full mount!
Judge is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Plant can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Plant is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Judge jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Plant is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Plant and Judge has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Judge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plant, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Judge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Judge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Plant avoids it really well and circles away.
Judge lands a nice shot to the body.
Judge scores with a hook to the body. Plant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Judge has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Plant is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Plant misses with a takedown
and Judge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Judge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Plant's guard.
Plant wriggles free and stands up.
Judge lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Judge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Judge.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Plant is retaining full guard.
Judge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Judge looking to sit in guard and control but Plant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Judge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ricky Judge has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Judge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Plant forces his way into half guard.
Plant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Judge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Judge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Plant is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Judge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Plant connects with a nice short shot to Judge's temple.
Judge tries to roll over but Plant keeps him under control.
Plant trying to pass the guard but Judge defending well.
Judge is trying to maintain the position but Plant is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Judge actively working from the bottom here.
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Judge is refusing to be controlled, as Plant sits in half guard.
Plant prevents Judge from improving his position.
Judge trying to control but Plant postures up.
#SUB2#
Judge actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Judge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.
Plant winds up and cracks Judge with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Judge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.
Plant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Judge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Judge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plant is trying to control the action in half guard but Judge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Judge on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Judge won't allow Plant to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judge is refusing to be controlled, as Plant sits in half guard.
Plant is really struggling to control Judge but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Plant trying to mount his opponent but Judge defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ricky Judge just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Plant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Judge.
Plant misses with a takedown attempt
and Judge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Plant throws a body punch but Judge moves out of range.
Plant throws a body shot but no joy.
Plant's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Plant duly obliges.
Plant avoids the body shot from Judge.
Plant looks to land a left hand but Judge moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Judge or perhaps it was just good defense by Plant, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge tries to move into range but Plant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Judge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Plant sprawls well initially but Judge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judge wants to take a breather but Plant is having none of it.
Plant is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Judge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Plant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Judge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Plant is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Judge lands strikes from half guard.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Plant defends it.
Plant trying to hold on to Judge's head to control him but Judge postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Judge works his way into full mount!
Plant is squirming around, avoiding Judge's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Judge looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Judge with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2#
Judge with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Plant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Judge fails to move to back control.
Judge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Plant is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Judge goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Plant is on top in guard.
#SUB2#
Judge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.
Plant trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Judge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.#T4#
Judge keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Judge is looking for a triangle but Plant pushes his legs off easily.
Plant looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Judge looking for a guillotine here but Plant defends easily.
#SUB2#
Judge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Judge working for a triangle but Plant defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Judge dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Plant lands a nice hook to Judge's body. Judge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Plant throws a big shot that misses.
Plant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Judge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gordon Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judge blocks a jab.
Ricky Judge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Plant throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Judge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Judge.
Judge landing some decent shots from guard.
Plant looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Plant is keeping the position.#T1#
Plant wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment.
Plant looking to control.
Judge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant working a defensive guard here.
Judge trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Judge checks a low kick from Plant.
Plant avoids the body shot from Judge.
Plant throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Judge counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge slips nicely into half guard.
Plant is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Plant gets full guard.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Judge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
Judge trying to control the action but Plant is working from the bottom. #T3#
Plant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Plant.
Ricky Judge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Judge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Judge trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Judge trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plant working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Plant closes the distance and clinches.
Judge blocks an uppercut.
Plant tries a body shot but Judge blocks it.
Judge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Judge pushes Plant back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant blocks a body shot from Judge.
Judge scores with a shot to the side of Plant's head.
Gordon Plant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Judge.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Judge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Judge winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge very nearly forgot to thank KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 19
Date: Mar 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Plant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Plant fails to land with a series of punches.
Plant misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Ky Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Plant holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
An elbow from Ky Jr crashes against the mat.
Plant on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ky Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Plant seems a little lost for a moment, as Ky Jr dominates the positioning.
Ky Jr working the ground and pound.
Ky Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Plant some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ky Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plant has escaped the position, nice work there.
Plant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Plant trying to remain calm as Ky Jr controls from the top position.#T1#
Plant is trying to improve his position.
Plant is still trying to improve position.
Ky Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Plant's head but Plant avoids it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee asks Ky Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ky Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
Plant is trying to control Ky Jr's posture but Ky Jr avoids it.
We've been hearing that Ky Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Plant takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Plant manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ky Jr's best efforts.
Plant tries to roll over but Ky Jr keeps him under control.
Ky Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Plant is looking for a sweep. Ky Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ky Jr connects with a nice short shot to Plant's temple.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr throwing shots but Plant is blocking nicely. #T2#
Plant manages to get to full guard.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ky Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ky Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Plant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Plant with a nice head shot there.
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ky Jr working a defensive guard here.
Ky Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Plant is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Ky Jr is keeping the position.
Ky Jr wants to sweep here but Plant controlling him for the moment.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Ky Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Plant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Plant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Plant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ky Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Plant from advancing position.
Ky Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Plant sits in half guard.
Plant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
Ky Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Plant sits in half guard.
Ky Jr is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ky Jr trying to hold on to Plant's head to control him but Plant postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gaia Ky Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ky Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Plant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ky Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Plant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Plant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Ky Jr does no damage.
Gordon Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plant scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from Ky Jr does no damage.
Plant scores with a nice body kick.
Plant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ky Jr. #TD2#
Plant is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ky Jr's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plant trying to control the action but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Plant is taking a breather. Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Plant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ky Jr defending well though.
Plant is trying to control the action in half guard but Ky Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Plant wants to free his trapped foot but Ky Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
Plant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Plant prevents Ky Jr from improving his position.#SUB2#
Plant seems to be looking for submissions.
Ky Jr is not content to let Plant control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Plant is looking to advance position but Ky Jr won't allow it.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position.
Plant wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Gordon Plant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ky Jr tries to roll over but Plant keeps him under control.
Ky Jr won't allow Plant to pass to mount.
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Ky Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr moves into full guard.
Plant sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Plant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ky Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ky Jr throws a series of punches but Plant moves out of range.
Ky Jr sets himself, and Plant steps forward looking for the clinch! Ky Jr avoids it this time.
Gaia Ky Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ky Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Plant moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Plant drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ky Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plant is one step ahead there. #T4#
Ky Jr controls Plant momentarily but Plant frees himself.
Plant won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here.
Plant trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr pulls Plant in close to prevent any damage.
Ky Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.
Ky Jr working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Plant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ky Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Plant as Ky Jr shoots in.
Plant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ky Jr. Ky Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Plant takes a swing at Ky Jr's ribcage but misses.
Plant connects with a jab.
Ky Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Plant rushes Ky Jr and presses him up against the ropes.
Plant misses with a body punch.
Ky Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Plant lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Plant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Plant shoots in looking for a takedown but Ky Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Plant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ky Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Plant avoided it.
Plant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ky Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Plant.
Ky Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ky Jr throws a leg kick but Plant sees it coming and moves out of range.
Plant feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Plant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Plant throws a leg kick but Ky Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ky Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ky Jr ducks under a wild hook from Plant.
Plant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Plant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ky Jr throws a low kick but Plant moves out of range easily.
Plant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Plant tries to close the distance and clinch but Ky Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Plant moves into range and clinches up with Ky Jr.
Ky Jr letting Plant take a breather here.#T2#
Plant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Plant is stalling here.
Ky Jr pushes Plant back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Plant.
Plant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gaia Ky Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Plant.
Ky Jr blocks a body shot from Plant. #TD#
Plant is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ky Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Plant to the mat. Plant regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ky Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Ky Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Ky Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Plant moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Plant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant trying to control the position.
Ky Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Plant's brow.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr is really struggling to control Plant but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Plant controls Ky Jr momentarily but Ky Jr frees himself.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ky Jr staying out of range there.
Ky Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Plant scores with the left hand. Ky Jr knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Plant looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Plant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Plant has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Plant!
Gaia Ky Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I Could Retire Sorry '. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 11
Date: Feb 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Ky Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Plant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ky Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Ky Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Plant's guard.
Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ky Jr is one step ahead there.
Ky Jr lands a couple of digs.
Ky Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ky Jr trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Plant works some decent striking defense 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.
Ky Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Plant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ky Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Plant trying to control the position.
#T1#
Ky Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Ky Jr trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plant is on top in guard.
#REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ky Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr working a defensive guard here.
Ky Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ky Jr, not yet.
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ky Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Ky Jr is pulling down on Plant's head. It's preventing any offense from Plant, at least for the moment.
Ky Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ky Jr won't allow Plant to sweep him here.
Ky Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ky Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Plant wants to sweep here but Ky Jr controlling him for the moment.
Ky Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Plant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Ky Jr wants to sweep here but Plant controlling him for the moment.
Ky Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr controls Plant momentarily but Plant frees himself.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Plant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ky Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Ky Jr is retaining full guard.
Ky Jr is pulling down on Plant's head to control his posture. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Plant preventing the sweep.
Plant wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Plant fails with the takedown.
Ky Jr checks a low kick from Plant.
Ky Jr shoots in but Plant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gordon Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr misses with a head kick.
Ky Jr throws a right and a left that Plant avoids nicely. #TD#
Plant closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ky Jr's guard.
Ky Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Plant is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gordon Plant will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Plant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ky Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Plant.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Plant, as that shot connected.
A left lands for Plant.
Ky Jr defending well as Plant loads up on a big left hand.
Plant shoots for a takedown but Ky Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Plant misses with the combination.
#CL#
Ky Jr gets tackled into the ropes by Plant. Plant maintains the clinch.
Plant tries to land knees in the clinch but Ky Jr avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Plant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Plant presses Ky Jr against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Plant tries to land knees in the clinch but Ky Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Ky Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Plant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Plant is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Plant tries to score a body lock takedown but Ky Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Plant trying to control the position but instead, Ky Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Plant into the ropes.
Plant wants to take the fight to the mat but Ky Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Plant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plant is working for takedown but Ky Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ky Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Plant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Ky Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Plant on his heels. He'll look to pass Plant's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Plant trying to keep a closed guard but Ky Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Gaia Ky Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ky Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Plant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Plant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ky Jr's guard. #REVR#
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass.
Plant trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Plant being controlled here momentarily.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant advances position into side control!#T3#
Ky Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Plant misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ky Jr keeps Plant under control for a moment.
Plant tries to move to mount but Ky Jr blocks the move with his legs.
Ky Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ky Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Plant wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Plant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ky Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plant.
Plant scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ky Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Plant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Plant's back!
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ky Jr has the hooks in. Plant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
A nice elbow there by Ky Jr.
Plant is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Plant dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plant but Plant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ky Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Plant, which made it look bad.
Plant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plant wants to clinch.
Ky Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plant.
Plant scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Ky Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plant scores with a kick to the body.
Plant looks for the body kick but Ky Jr saw that one coming.
Gaia Ky Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Plant.
Plant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ky Jr can do to turn this around?
Plant connects with the punch.#TD#
Plant shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Plant working Ky Jr over with strikes.
Plant wants to free his trapped foot but Ky Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Plant is thwarting Ky Jr's attempts to control the position.
Ky Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ky Jr's head.
Ky Jr gets full guard.
Plant trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Plant with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Ky Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Ky Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ky Jr, not yet.
Ky Jr pulls Plant in close to his closed guard and prevents Plant from doing any damage or advancing position.
Plant controlling from the top position.
Ky Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ky Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ky Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Plant is looking to advance position but Ky Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Ky Jr unloading with bombs!
Plant is squirming around, avoiding Ky Jr's attempts to control the action.
Plant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Plant tries to hold on but Ky Jr pushes him away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ky Jr working his ground and pound in the gym.
Ky Jr dominating with strikes here.
Ky Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ky Jr unloading with bombs!#T4#
Plant manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Plant is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr slips a nice elbow through Plant's hands, connecting with Plant's forehead.
Ky Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gaia Ky Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plant is trying to control but can't.
Plant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gordon Plant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Ky Jr looking for a guillotine here but Plant defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Plant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Plant has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Plant!
In defeat, Gaia Ky Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Could Retire Sorry '. |
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Event:
RISE 21: Brand v Breedon
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Eternal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Plant counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Plant forces Eternal back against the cage and clinches.
Plant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eternal trying to control the position but instead, Plant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eternal into the cage.
Eternal trying to stall but Plant improves his position.
Eternal trying to stall but Plant improves his position.
Plant scores with a shot to the side of Eternal's head.
Plant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eternal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Plant smiles and moves away.
Eternal misses with a straight right.
Plant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eternal.
Eternal misses with an uppercut
letting Plant counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant connects with a leg kick.
Eternal misses with an uppercut. Plant saw that one coming.
Plant scores with a hook.
Plant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eternal.#CL#
Plant gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Plant.
Plant creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eternal's defenses. #T1#
Plant crunches a lovely knee into Eternal's ribcage.
Eternal is trying to pull guard but Plant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Eternal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Plant lands a good knee to the midsection. Eternal won't want to take too many of those.
Eternal fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gordon Plant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thanos Eternal.
Plant lands an elbow that stopped Eternal in his tracks for a moment.
We've been hearing reports that Plant has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A body shot lands from Plant.
Eternal jumps guard but Plant turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Plant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Plant fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Eternal.#CL2#
Eternal clinches up with Plant and pushes him back against the cage.
Eternal tries to pull guard but Plant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Plant lands a body punch.
Eternal has a couple of punches blocked by Plant.
Plant can't find room to land a body shot as Eternal controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eternal tries to pull guard but Plant holds him up against the cage and eventually Eternal drops back down to his feet.
Eternal fails to pull guard.
Plant unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2##TD#
Plant has Eternal pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Plant pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Eternal tumbling to the mat - Plant dives into Eternal's guard.
Plant advances position into side control!
Plant wants to control but Eternal is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Plant is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Eternal is trying to escape and Plant transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Eternal is forced to tap! Nice work there by Plant! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gordon Plant! |
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Event:
RISE 15: Carter v Ship
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Zuluzinho cracks Plant's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Plant slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Zuluzinho can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giant Zuluzinho!
After the big win, Giant Zuluzinho made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
RISE 8: Phillipe v Carter
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Plant.
Plant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
Plant misses with a hook.
Plant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plant.
Plant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plant looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Watson swats away the attempt to clinch by Plant.
Plant lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watson attempts a counter takedown but Plant avoids it well and moves away.
Plant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watson momentarily.
A big left from Plant misses.
Watson feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Plant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Plant connects with a body shot that sends Watson's belly button to the back.
Plant tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Plant looking to score a takedown here. Watson is defending well but Plant drives through and ends up in Watson's guard.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.
Plant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Plant wants to control but Watson is keeping him busy.
Watson tries to get to full guard but Plant has control of the leg.
Plant throwing shots but Watson is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Watson looking for submissions off his back.
Watson is staying active underneath Plant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Plant looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Watson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Watson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Plant tries to pass to full mount but Watson defends it. #SUB2#
Plant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watson is just riding it out for now. Plant eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Watson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Watson is not content to let Plant control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Watson gets full guard.#SUB#
Watson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Watson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Watson working for submissions but it's allowed Plant to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant wants to take a breather but Watson is having none of it. #SUB#
Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Plant dominated that round.
That's time! Watson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Plant scores with a nice strike.
Plant misses the shot to the body.
Watson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Plant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Watson attempts a counter takedown but Plant avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Plant shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Watson actively working from the bottom here.
Plant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Plant moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Watson.
Watson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Plant is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Watson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Watson is looking for a sweep.
Watson is working hard here to advance position.
Watson is not content to let Plant control the position.
Watson tries to buck Plant off but Plant is having none of it.
Watson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Plant is pressing down on Watson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Watson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Watson looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Plant is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Watson is defending well.
Watson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watson.#SUB#
Watson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Plant defends well.#SUB#
Watson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Watson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gordon Plant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Plant wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving. #T3#
Plant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Watson is retaining full guard.
Plant keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Watson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.
Plant wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Plant controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Watson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Plant trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Watson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.
Watson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Watson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Plant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plant has managed to get both his arms back between Watson's legs - danger averted.
Watson wants to sweep here but Plant controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Watson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Watson has his foot on Plant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Plant works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Watson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Plant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Watson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Plant throws a right and a left that Watson avoids nicely.
Watson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Plant throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Plant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plant throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.
Watson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Plant throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Plant scores with a punch to the head.
Gordon Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plant throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Plant throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Plant sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Watson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Plant's guard.
Plant pulls Watson in close to prevent any damage.
Watson distracts Plant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#Plant is rocked!
Plant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watson.
Plant is still in real trouble! Can Watson finish him?
Watson gets to his feet and stands over Plant, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Plant felt that one! Watson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Plant from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Watson!
Dave Watson 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:
RISE 4: Martynov v Hunter
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Nikulin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Plant has time to react.
Plant tries to clinch up but Nikulin circles away and keeps his distance.
Plant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nikulin blocks a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Plant has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nikulin swats away the attempt to clinch by Plant.
Nikulin lands a nice looking body shot.
Nikulin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Plant takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD2#
Nikulin bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Plant! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#Plant is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nikulin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oh Plant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikulin won't allow Plant to sweep him here.
Plant seems to have got his legs back now.
Plant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikulin.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nikulin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Nikulin scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant keeping full guard, as Nikulin tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plant wants to sweep but no luck.
Nikulin controlling from the top position.
Plant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Plant wants to pass the guard but Nikulin is keeping the position.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikulin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Nikulin is keeping the position.#T2#
Plant pushing down on Nikulin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Plant trying to pass the guard but Nikulin defending well.
Nikulin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nikulin holds on and takes a little breather.
Nikulin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Plant wants to control from the top but Nikulin keeps moving. #T3#
Plant won't allow Nikulin to sweep him here.
Nikulin is controlling Plant's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Plant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nikulin has his hands on Plant's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Plant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Plant is looking to clinch.
Nikulin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plant manages to avoid it.
Nikulin misses with a body shot.
Nikulin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Plant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nikulin.
Plant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nikulin as he avoids it easily.
Nikulin with the counter takedown but Plant avoids it easily.
Nikulin looks to land a combination but Plant avoids it well.
Nikulin throws a nice looking combination but Plant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Plant throws a big shot that misses.
Plant looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikulin is just out of range.
Plant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good exchange - Nikulin coming out on top.#TD#
Plant shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Plant showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikulin gets back to full guard.
Nikulin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Nikulin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Plant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nikulin to the mat! Nikulin manages to get full guard.
Nikulin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plant is one step ahead there.
Nikulin is adopting a defensive guard.
Plant wants to control from the top but Nikulin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nikulin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Nikulin is looking to sweep but instead, Plant has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Plant seems to be working for a kimura but Nikulin defends the submission attempt.
Nikulin is looking to improve his position.
Nikulin controlling the position well.
Nikulin manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nikulin wants to sweep but no luck.
Plant wants to control from the top but Nikulin keeps moving.
Nikulin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nice strikes from Nikulin there.
Nikulin wants to take a breather but Plant is having none of it.
Nikulin working Plant over with strikes.
Plant is looking for a sweep. Nikulin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Plant keeping hold of Nikulin's head, controlling as best he can.
Nikulin controlling the action here.
Plant tries to roll over but Nikulin keeps him under control.
Plant controlling the position well.
Nikulin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Plant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nikulin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nikulin's back!#SUB#
Plant 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, Nikulin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nikulin trying to control the action but Plant just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
I really don't envy Nikulin right now.
Nikulin is still trying to improve position.
Gordon Plant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Plant is landing with strikes from the back.
Nikulin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Plant.
Nikulin tries to roll but Plant sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant is looking to control Nikulin but Nikulin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Plant controlling well, preventing Nikulin from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Plant dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Plant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikulin.
A lazy left from Plant finds it's target.
Plant misses with a few strikes there.
Nikulin lands a nice shot that snaps Plant's head back.
Plant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Plant decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Plant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nikulin is looking to improve his position.
Nikulin has his hands clasped together around Plant's back. He's all about the action.
Plant prevents Nikulin from improving his position.#T1#
Nikulin is looking to control Plant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nikulin avoid being mounted?
Nikulin is positioning himself well to prevent Plant advancing to mount.
Plant tries to pass to full mount but Nikulin defends it.
Nikulin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Plant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Plant's back!
Nikulin controls the action.
Plant is trying to break free.
#T2#
Nikulin is riding his opponent, not letting Plant buck him off.
Plant trying to control but not successfully.
Nikulin is landing with strikes. Plant can't take much more of this.
Plant is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Plant is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plant is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Nikulin avoiding Plant 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Nikulin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Plant's body.
Plant is keeping busy.
Nikulin is landing with strikes. Plant can't take much more of this.
Nikulin scores with punches to the body.
Plant manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nikulin's guard. Nice work there by Plant.
Nikulin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Plant wants to control from the top but Nikulin keeps moving.
Nikulin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikulin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Nikulin is retaining full guard.
Nikulin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Plant manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aleksey Nikulin.
I think Nikulin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aleksey Nikulin! |
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Event:
RISE 2:
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
#R1#
That kick from Plant tenderised Doomsday's leg. Doomsday is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doomsday on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Plant looks to throw the jab but Doomsday is out of range.
As Plant looks to move away, Doomsday throws a big counter combo but Plant just gets out of the way.
Plant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doomsday circles away.
Doomsday closes the distance and clinches up with Plant, looking for a takedown. Doomsday pushes Plant against the cage but Plant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Plant swings for the body but Doomsday moves out of range.
#CL2#
Plant instigates a clinch.
Plant scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Plant manages to break the clinch.
Plant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doomsday's hands.
Plant slaps away a takedown attempt from Doomsday, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Doomsday closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Plant did well to prevent Doomsday getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plant trying to control from the bottom.
Doomsday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Plant tries to roll over but Doomsday keeps him under control.
Doomsday wants to free his trapped foot but Plant is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Doomsday is trying to work for a kimura but Plant is defending well.
Plant is pressing down on Doomsday's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Doomsday preventing the sweep.
Doomsday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plant wants to sweep here but Doomsday controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doomsday tries to free his leg and advance position but Plant is retaining full guard.
Plant pulls Doomsday in close to prevent any damage.
Doomsday stopping the sweep attempt from Plant.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Doomsday tries to free his leg and advance position but Plant is retaining full guard.
Plant wants to stand up but Doomsday is controlling him.
Doomsday pushing down on Plant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plant manages to get to full guard.
Plant trying to keep a closed guard but Doomsday is proving a slippery customer.
Plant is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doomsday is one step ahead there.
Doomsday looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doomsday pushes down on Plant's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Plant 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.#SUB2#
Plant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plant wants to get back to full guard.
Plant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Doomsday wants to pass to mount but Plant is defending the position.
Doomsday moves into full mount! Plant won't be happy about that!
Doomsday fails to move to back control. #T4#
Plant is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Doomsday has taken his back.
#SUB#
Doomsday is persistently looking for the submission but Plant is defending it well.
Plant is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Doomsday is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Plant won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Doomsday off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kronos Doomsday! |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Oenomaus Doctore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Plant tries to clinch there but Doctore circles away.
No luck for Plant with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Doctore takes the fight into the clinch.
Doctore prevents the takedown attempt.
Doctore drops down looking for an ankle pick but Plant pulls his leg out and moves away.
Doctore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Plant shoots for a double leg takedown but Doctore sprawls well. He's pushed Plant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oenomaus Doctore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Plant.#CL2#
Plant gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Plant has Doctore pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Plant pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Doctore tumbling to the mat - Plant dives into Doctore's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doctore (0) vs (2) Plant
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doctore pulls Plant in close to prevent any damage.
Doctore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Doctore is looking for a triangle but Plant pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Doctore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Plant defends well.#SUB#
Doctore working for a triangle but Plant defends it easily.
Doctore trying to control the position.
Doctore is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Plant is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Doctore keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doctore is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Plant controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Doctore is looking to cinch up a triangle. Plant throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Doctore's body to avoid the submission. Doctore has instead reached around Plant's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Doctore arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oenomaus Doctore!
Oenomaus Doctore very nearly forgot to thank BuriedAlive// Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Plant lands with a right hand.
A big right from Lowrey misses.
Plant misses with a body shot.
Gordon Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Plant closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lowrey's guard.
Plant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Plant stands and throws Lowrey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lowrey is not content to let Plant control the position. #SUB#
Plant is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lowrey is trying to escape and Plant transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lowrey is forced to tap! Nice work there by Plant! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gordon Plant! |
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Event:
BBFC 13
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Yabai shoots in looking for a takedown. Plant tries to sprawl out of it but Yabai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Plant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yabai throws a looping overhand right but Plant ducks down to avoid it.
Plant needs to keep his hands up - Yabai had a free shot at his head there.
Plant is looking to clinch.
Plant shoots in looking for a takedown. Yabai tries to sprawl out of it but Plant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yabai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Plant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yabai's waist but Yabai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Plant off to one side. #TD#
Plant gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yabai to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Yabai from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yabai distracts Plant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yabai trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Yabai passes Plant's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Yabai'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.
Plant is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Yabai is working for a kimura but Plant is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Yabai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Plant is staying active underneath Yabai, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Plant misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Yabai working Plant over with strikes.
Yabai lands strikes from half guard.
Yabai works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Yabai is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Plant to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Plant shrugs it off. #SUB#
Yabai has hold of Plant's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Plant manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Yabai jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Plant manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Yabai trying to control the position but Plant is working away. #T3#
Plant is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yabai is controlling him well.
Yabai working the body and head with strikes.
Yabai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plant keeps working.
Yabai 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.#SUB#
Yabai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yabai trying to control the action but Plant is working from the bottom.
Plant is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Yabai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plant has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Yabai has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Plant is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Yabai yanks on the arm and Plant is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Yabai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Red Yabai!
Red Yabai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BBFC 6: Leagatius Vs. Alcala
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Plant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beach Boy as he jumps to the side.
Beach Boy stuffs the takedown attempt from Plant. Plant gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Plant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beach Boy, pushing him back against the cage.
Plant is trying to drag Beach Boy to the mat but Beach Boy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson Beach Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Plant.
Beach Boy misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Beach Boy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Plant keeping full guard, as Beach Boy tries to pass. #ES2#
Plant is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Plant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beach Boy.
#TD#
Beach Boy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Beach Boy manages to end up in side control.
Beach Boy working the head and body with strikes.
Beach Boy landing strikes.
Beach Boy lands some shots froms side control.
Plant sneaks back into half guard.
Beach Boy content to control rather than advance.
Beach Boy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beach Boy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Plant keeps trying to improve his position.
Beach Boy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Plant is staying active underneath Beach Boy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Plant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beach Boy lands a couple of digs.
Plant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beach Boy.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Beach Boy from controlling successfully.
Plant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Beach Boy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Plant trying to control but Beach Boy is working from the bottom. #T3#
Beach Boy 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.
Plant is looking to work some ground and pound but Beach Boy has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beach Boy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beach Boy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Plant controls Beach Boy momentarily but Beach Boy frees himself.
Plant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Plant is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beach Boy is controlling him. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beach Boy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plant managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Plant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beach Boy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Plant trying to keep a closed guard but Beach Boy is proving a slippery customer.
Beach Boy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beach Boy trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Beach Boy dominated that round.
That's time! Beach Boy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Plant throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Plant darts in and clinches Beach Boy up against the cage.#BC2#
Plant breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Plant forces Beach Boy back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Beach Boy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Beach Boy manages to end up in side control.
Plant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beach Boy working away.
Beach Boy lands a nice forearm strike.
Plant is not content to let Beach Boy control the position.
Beach Boy working the ground and pound.
Beach Boy has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T1#
Beach Boy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Plant is trying desperately to improve position.
Beach Boy dominating with strikes here.
Beach Boy raining down shots from the mount!
Beach Boy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plant can do to turn this around?
Plant is trying desperately to improve position.
Beach Boy breaks from Plant's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beach Boy lands a nice shot to the head.
Plant sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Plant gets full guard.#T2#
Plant keeping moving, preventing Beach Boy from controlling successfully.
Beach Boy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plant is keeping the position for now.
Plant wants to stand and escape but Beach Boy is having none of it.
Beach Boy trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
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!
Beach Boy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beach Boy wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Beach Boy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beach Boy trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Beach Boy stopping the sweep attempt from Plant.#T3#
Beach Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beach Boy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Beach Boy from controlling successfully.
Beach Boy slips nicely into half guard.
Beach Boy working Plant over with strikes.
Beach Boy trying to pass the guard but Plant defending well. #T4##SUB#
Beach Boy seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Plant is defending against the submission attempts here by Beach Boy.
Beach Boy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plant is pressing down on Beach Boy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Plant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Plant wants to control from the top but Beach Boy keeps moving.
Plant throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Beach Boy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Plant shoots in for a takedown but Beach Boy shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Beach Boy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Plant tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Beach Boy is in Plant's guard.
Plant pushes Beach Boy off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Beach Boy moves into the clinch.#TD#
Beach Boy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Plant can't fight it off and eventually Beach Boy manages to take the fight to the floor. Plant looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach Boy wants to pass the guard but Plant is keeping the position.
Beach Boy trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Plant trying to control the position.
#T1#
Plant keeping moving, preventing Beach Boy from controlling successfully.
Plant will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#ES2#
Plant manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Plant clinches with his opponent.
Beach Boy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Plant prevents it.
#TD#
Beach Boy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Plant clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Plant trying to get back to his feet but Beach Boy is in full control for now.
Plant can't escape the position.
Anderson Beach Boy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Plant just trying to survive but Beach Boy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Beach Boy scores with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach Boy not allowing Plant to control his hands.
What can Plant do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Beach Boy punishes Plant with strikes from the back mount.
Plant is trying to break free.
Beach Boy 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.#SUB#
Beach Boy working for a choke but Plant is defending well.
Plant trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3##SUB#
Beach Boy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Plant has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Plant tries to escape but Beach Boy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Plant breaks Beach Boy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Plant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beach Boy's guard.
Beach Boy gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beach Boy is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Plant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beach Boy.
Anderson Beach Boy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Beach Boy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beach Boy stays in close to Plant's body and controls the position.
Beach Boy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Beach Boy controls the position.
Beach Boy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Plant wants to control but Beach Boy postures up.
Plant is trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon Plant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plant throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Beach Boy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beach Boy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Beach Boy!
Anderson Beach Boy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BBFC SYNDICATE 1
Date: Feb 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Bottles misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Bottles misses.
Plant throws a head kick that half lands.
Sloppy strikes from Bottles. Those never looked like landing.
Bottles misses with a double jab.
Plant fails with a takedown attempt.
Plant throws a lazy body kick
and Bottles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Plant walks into a jab.
Plant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Plant misses with a takedown
enabling Bottles to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Plant has time to react.#T1#
Plant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bottles connects with a body shot.
We've been informed that Bottles has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bottles throws a shot from downtown. Plant moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bottles.
Plant shoots in for a double leg but Bottles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Plant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plant throws a sloppy head kick and Bottles moves out of range easily.
Plant avoids the body shot from Bottles.
Bottles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Plant drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bottles is trying to work for a sweep but Plant has mounted him!#T2#
Bottles tries to control the position but Plant now has his back.
Plant is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Plant is landing with strikes. Bottles can't take much more of this.
Plant scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Bottles is looking for a way out. #SUB#
Plant working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Bottles is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Plant has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Bottles taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gordon Plant! |
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Event:
BFC NEW YEARS BLOOD CEREMONY
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Miller Jr feints a jab promting Plant to slip. Miller Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Plant slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
Plant gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Miller Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Plant moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Plant stands up and beckons Miller Jr to his feet.
Miller Jr works the jab nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Plant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Plant.#T1#
Miller Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Miller Jr is rocked!
Plant has his takedown stuffed
and Miller Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Plant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Plant's shoulder, as Plant tries to avoid the shot.
Plant throws a head kick that misses
and Miller Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Plant shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Plant showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Miller Jr is trying to control Plant's posture. Plant takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Miller Jr! Plant is rotating here... this could be the end... Miller Jr is out! Plant has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gordon Plant! |
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Event:
BFC 28: Torres Vs. Cole II
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Homo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been hearing reports that Plant has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Homo dips to his left and cracks Plant with an uppercut!
Plant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Homo counters with a nice uppercut.
Plant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Homo counters with an outside leg kick.
#KD2#
Homo lands a big uppercut and Plant crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Plant looks OK. Homo waves Plant back to his feet!#ROC2#Plant is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Plant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Plant throws a head kick that misses.
Plant seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Homo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plant preventing the sweep.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plant is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Homo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Plant.
Plant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Homo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Plant wants to control from the top but Homo keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Plant wants to get up but he can't break Homo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Plant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Homo counters with a stiff right hand.
Homo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Plant doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Homo counters with a nice right hand that sends Plant toppling to the canvas! Plant scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Homo finish him?!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Plant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Plant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Homo counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ecce Homo! |
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Event:
BFC HARDCORE 5:
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Csemy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plant tries to clinch there but Csemy circles away.
A jab lands there for Csemy.
Plant shoots in for a takedown but Csemy shows good takedown defense.
Plant looks to land a body kick but Csemy moved away.
Plant wants to clinch up but Csemy keeps it at a distance.
Csemy thinks about countering with a body kick.
That kick from Csemy tenderised Plant's leg. Plant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Csemy thuds his right hand into Plant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Csemy slaps away a takedown attempt from Plant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Csemy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Csemy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Csemy gets caught napping as Plant dives in and scores a takedown. Csemy manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Csemy is trying to control the position but Plant postures up.
Plant looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Plant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Csemy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plant is one step ahead there.
Plant looking to pass the guard.
Csemy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Plant manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Plant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Plant looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Plant is trying to keep Csemy in close.
#T2#
Csemy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Plant's head.
Csemy is looking to stand up but Plant won't let him.
Csemy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Csemy connects with a couple of short punches.
Csemy landing some decent shots from guard.
Csemy pushing down on Plant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Plant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Plant is trying to control the position but Csemy postures up.
Csemy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Csemy is working Plant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Csemy scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Csemy looking to pass the guard.
Plant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Plant wants to control from the top but Csemy keeps moving.
Plant stopping the sweep attempt from Csemy.
Csemy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Plant stands up and waves to Csemy to follow him.
Csemy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Plant throws the kick towards the body but Csemy avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Csemy. That snapped Plant's head back.
Csemy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body punch from Csemy.
Csemy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Plant shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Csemy's guard.
Plant wants to control from the top but Csemy keeps moving.
Csemy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Plant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Csemy keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marton Csemy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Plant throws a sloppy head kick
and Csemy counters with a solid body kick.
Csemy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Plant shoots in and drives through. Csemy sprawls well.
Csemy tests Plant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Plant on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Csemy swats away the attempt to clinch by Plant.
Plant has a takedown stuffed.
A counter left hand to the body from Csemy misses its target.
Plant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Csemy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marton Csemy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Plant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant checks a leg kick.
Gordon Plant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Csemy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Csemy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plant can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Csemy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Csemy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Plant feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Plant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Plant is rocked!
Plant slips under a jab.
Plant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Plant is still on wobbly legs! Can Csemy finish him?
Plant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Csemy.
Csemy scores with a shot to the body.
Plant seems to have recovered his senses.
Csemy with a jab.#TD2#
Csemy tries to sprawl but Plant drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gordon Plant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Csemy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Plant is working away from the top position though.
Csemy gets full guard.
Csemy is trying to control the position but Plant postures up.
Csemy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plant is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Csemy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Plant defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plant wants to control from the top but Csemy keeps moving.
Plant is pushing down on Csemy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Csemy is fighting to maintain full guard but Plant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Csemy is staying active underneath Plant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Csemy looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES#
Csemy manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Plant feints and as Csemy raises his hands in defense, Plant changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Csemy trying to keep a closed guard but Plant is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Csemy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant postures up in Csemy's guard and throws a big left but Csemy blocks it. #SUB#
Csemy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Plant is aware though and is defending well.
Csemy keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Plant won't allow Csemy to sweep him here.
Csemy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Plant controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Csemy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Plant's guard. #REVR##T4##SU#
Csemy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Plant.
Marton Csemy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Csemy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looks like Csemy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Plant throws a right hand that misses
and Csemy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That kick from Csemy tenderised Plant's leg. Plant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Csemy misses with a body shot.
Csemy stuffs the takedown.
Plant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Csemy digs a good body shot into Plant's ribs.
Plant ducks under a wild hook from Csemy.
Csemy throws a hook but Plant avoids it easily.
Csemy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plant.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Csemy connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marton Csemy dominated that second round.
That's time! Csemy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Csemy lands a right hook to the body.
Csemy digs a good body shot into Plant's ribs.
Plant shoots in looking for a takedown. Csemy tries to sprawl out of it but Plant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Csemy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Csemy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Plant.
Csemy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plant takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Plant avoids the body shot from Csemy.
No luck for Plant with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Plant is defended easily by Csemy.
Marton Csemy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Plant.#CL2#
Plant rushes Csemy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Csemy tries to land knees in the clinch but Plant avoids the damage to the body.
Csemy tries to land knees in the clinch but Plant avoids the damage to the body.
Plant tries for a takedown but Csemy manages to get underhooks.
Plant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Csemy avoids it.
Csemy lands a hook that snaps the head of Plant backwards.
Nice elbow from Csemy. #CUT#It looks like Gordon Plant has been cut.
Plant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Csemy scores a nice knee to the body.
Plant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Csemy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Plant.
A frustrated look appears on Plant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Csemy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Csemy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Plant blocking some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Csemy.
A shot in the inside from Csemy. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Csemy tries a body shot but Plant blocks it.
Plant is trying to stall.
Plant is trying to break the clinch but Csemy is controlling him.
Plant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Csemy.
Csemy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Csemy scores with a hook to the body.
Plant can't break the clinch.
Plant avoids the elbow strike from Csemy, against the cage.
Csemy lands with a left to the head.
Csemy throws an elbow that misses.
Csemy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Csemy.
A frustrated look appears on Plant's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Plant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Csemy tries to land knees in the clinch but Plant avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Csemy fails to land.
Plant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Csemy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Csemy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Plant's defenses.
Csemy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Csemy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Csemy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Csemy lands a hook that snaps the head of Plant backwards.
Plant blocks a body shot from Csemy.
Csemy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plant's elbow.
Csemy lands a shoulder strike.
Csemy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plant backwards.
Plant takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Csemy pushes Plant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Plant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Csemy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Csemy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Plant.
Csemy lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Csemy.
Marton Csemy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Csemy lands a hook that snaps the head of Plant backwards.
Csemy unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Plant! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Csemy is unloading with more strikes now! Plant drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marton Csemy! |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Plant darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.#TD#
Lee gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Plant
Plant wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee uses his free foot to push down on Plant's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Plant. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Plant
Plant is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee controlling from the full mount. #T1##SUB#
Plant is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Lee locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Plant is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Lee!
John Lee decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gordon Plant (ranked 4626 p4p, 0 weight class) and Natural Born Killer (ranked 3409 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Natural Born Killer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Killer has closed the distance and engaged Plant in a clinch.
Plant tries for a takedown but Killer manages to get underhooks.
Plant looking for a takedown.
Killer pulls guard.
Killer 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.
Plant looking to pass the guard.
Killer is pulling down on Plant's head to control his posture.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Killer is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plant postures up.
Plant looking to pass the guard.
Plant postures up.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Plant looking to sit in guard and control but Killer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (0) vs (2) Killer
Killer tries to free his leg and advance position but Plant is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plant looking to control but Killer passes into half guard.
Killer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Killer trying to advance position but Plant counters by regaining guard.
Killer drops back looking for a leg! Plant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Plant manages to kick Killer off! Killer jumps back into Plant's guard.
Killer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Plant looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant wants to sweep here but Killer controlling him for the moment.
Killer tries to free his leg and advance position but Plant is retaining full guard.
Killer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Killer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Killer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Plant, not yet.
Plant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Killer defends it easily.
Killer preventing the sweep.
Killer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Plant looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Killer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Killer passes Plant's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Plant is controlling Killer's trapped leg to prevent Killer from advancing to side control.
Killer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Killer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Plant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Plant is defending against the submission attempts here by Killer.
Plant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Plant is looking to get back to full guard here but Killer has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (0) vs (5) Killer
Killer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Killer controls the position from side control.
Killer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Plant holds on to Killer's head and controls the position momentarily.
Killer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Plant trying his best to control but Killer has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Plant (0) vs (7) Killer
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Plant tries to lock up and control but Killer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Killer forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Plant (0) vs (10) Killer
Killer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Plant trying to control the hands but Killer won't let him.
Killer working for a choke but Plant is defending well.
Killer avoiding Plant 's attempts to control his hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Plant is trying to break free.
Killer looking to break Plant's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Plant remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Killer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Killer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Plant.
Plant is in bad spot here.
Killer is riding his opponent, not letting Plant buck him off.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Plant just trying to survive but Killer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Killer looking for the RNC.
Killer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Killer looking for the RNC.
Killer looking for the choke from the back.
Killer looking for the RNC.
Killer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Plant can't escape the position.
Plant trying to control the position but Killer manages to sink in the hooks.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Plant right now.
Killer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Plant has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Plant's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Plant trying to control but not successfully.
Killer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Plant knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Plant for a finish.
Plant tries to escape but Killer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Plant trying to control the action but Killer just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Killer controlling the positon.
Killer looking for the choke from the back.
Killer has good solid back control here.
Killer tightening his grip on Plant, looking for the choke.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Plant is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killer working for the choke.
Killer avoiding Plant 's attempts to control his hands.
Killer has the hooks in. Plant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Killer looking to break Plant's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Plant remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Killer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Killer gets his hands free as Plant looks to control.
Plant is trying to break free.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plant is keeping busy.
Killer controls the action.
Plant breaks Killer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (10) Killer
Killer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Plant being controlled here momentarily.
Plant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killer wins on points by 10 to 2.
Our winner, Natural Born Killer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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