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Event:
SPFT #10
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Fredrich rushes Walker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Fredrich wants the takedown. Walker is fighting it off but Fredrich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Walker's guard against the cage.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Fredrich from controlling successfully.
Fredrich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fredrich pushes down on Walker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fredrich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fredrich works his way into side control.
Fredrich tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fredrich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Walker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fredrich's guard! Nice work there by Walker!
Fredrich is trying to control the position but Walker postures up. #T1#
Walker looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker looks winded!
Fredrich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fredrich seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Fredrich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fredrich is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fredrich looking to pass the guard.
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Fredrich is proving a slippery customer.
Fredrich is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Fredrich drops back looking for a leg! Walker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walker manages to kick Fredrich off! Fredrich jumps back into Walker's guard.
Walker can't keep his opponent in guard - Fredrich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Walker wants to control but Fredrich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fredrich passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walker!
Fredrich controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Fredrich looking to isolate an arm here. Walker doesn't see it coming and as Fredrich extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Fredrich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CJ Fredrich! |
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Event:
SPFT #4
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Drago throws a right and a left that Walker avoids nicely.
Drago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.
Kass Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Walker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drago defends well and Walker ends up having to push Drago into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drago's waist but Drago gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Kass Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Walker.
Drago misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Drago as Walker shoots in.
Drago throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.
No luck for Walker with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drago. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Walker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Drago's guard.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Walker is stalling in the full guard.
Drago on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drago tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Walker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Walker.
Walker slips nicely into half guard.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Walker with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drago is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Drago circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Drago shows good takedown defense.
Walker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Walker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've been told by Drago's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Walker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
It looks like Walker 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Walker in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Drago is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lance Walker! |
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Event:
SSG 146 Cheese vs Chai
Date: May 21, 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 11 wins and 22 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Rafael Souza!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Walker gets a double leg takedown into Souza's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (0) Souza#SUB2#
Souza working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Souza 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: Walker (2) vs (2) Souza
Walker tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control.
Walker is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker won't allow Souza to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walker is just riding it out for now. Souza eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Souza. #T1#
Walker moves into full guard.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Walker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Souza being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
Walker is pulling down on Souza's head to control his posture.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker has Souza pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Souza lying in Walker's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Walker decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Souza taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lance Walker! |
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Event:
SSG 144 Beat The Man 1
Date: May 14, 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 10 wins and 22 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Sam Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Saunders closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Walker quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Saunders
Saunders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saunders is pressing down on Walker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walker is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Saunders seems to be looking for submissions.
Walker is positioning himself well to prevent Saunders advancing to mount.
Saunders trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders trying to control the pace.
Saunders is thwarting Walker's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Saunders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saunders trying to mount his opponent but Walker defends it.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Saunders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saunders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Saunders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Saunders is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Walker still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Walker 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: Walker (4) vs (2) Saunders#T2#
Walker wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders is trying to get back to half guard.
Walker staying calm.
Saunders tries to bench press Walker off him but Walker keeps the position.
Walker wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy.
Saunders tries to buck Walker off but Walker is having none of it.
Walker wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy.
Saunders looks to move to half guard but instead Walker has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Walker (6) vs (2) Saunders#T3#
Saunders is squirming around, avoiding Walker's attempts to control the action.
Saunders manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Saunders gets back to full guard.
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saunders trying to control the position.
Saunders wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB2#
Saunders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Saunders can't keep his opponent in guard - Walker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5##SUB2#
Saunders actively working from the bottom here.
Saunders trying to control from the bottom.
Walker is trying to control. Saunders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker is taking a breather. Saunders 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.
Saunders tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walker wants to take a breather but Saunders is having none of it. #T6#
Walker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saunders is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saunders wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walker wants to take a breather but Saunders is having none of it.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saunders is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
#SUB#
Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Saunders looking for submissions off his back.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Walker prevents Saunders from improving his position.
Saunders is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker is trying to control. Saunders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
#T9#
Saunders regains full guard. Nicely done.
Walker forces his way into half guard.
Saunders tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Saunders works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Saunders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walker is pushing down on Saunders's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saunders is fighting to maintain full guard but Walker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Saunders is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saunders wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Saunders wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saunders keeps working.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Saunders wants to get back to full guard.
Saunders is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
#T11#
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Walker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saunders for as long as he can get away with.
Walker is keen to just control but Saunders is a slippery customer.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker stalling.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12##SUB2#
Saunders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker prevents Saunders from improving his position.
Saunders keeping control of the position.
Walker is controlling the pace.
Saunders is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saunders avoid being mounted?
Saunders makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saunders.#T13##SUB2#
Saunders is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Walker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saunders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
Saunders is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Walker looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Saunders is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
#T14#
Walker wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
Walker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (9) vs (2) Saunders
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders tries to improve position but can't.
Walker controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saunders is not content to let Walker control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walker takes the fight on points by 9 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 139 Hlervu vs Maximus
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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 21 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Moly fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walker sprawls well initially but Moly persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Moly
Walker wants to get back to full guard.
Moly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Moly 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.
Moly trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Moly wants to work for an arm triangle but Walker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moly's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (4) vs (2) Moly
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Moly is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Walker controls the position.#T2#
Moly looking very determined here, making life difficult for Walker.
Walker controls the action.
I really don't envy Moly right now.
Walker controlling the position well here. Moly rolled but Walker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Moly trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Walker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Walker not allowing Moly to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Walker controlling the positon.
Moly is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Walker is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moly defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here.
Walker not allowing Moly to control his hands.
Walker has the hooks in. Moly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Walker is not going to allow Moly to sit and survive in this position.
Walker trying to control momentarily.
Walker avoiding Moly 's attempts to control his hands.
Walker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Moly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Walker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T5##SUB#
Walker is looking for the choke from the back position but Moly is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is trying to stick to Moly's back but Moly is turning into Walker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Walker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Moly. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (4) Moly
Moly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully. #T6#
Walker pulls Moly in close to his closed guard and prevents Moly from doing any damage or advancing position.
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully.
Walker working a defensive guard here.
#T7##SUB#
Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
Moly looking to pass the guard.
Moly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walker wants to control but Moly passes easily into half guard.
#T9##SUB2#
Moly seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Walker is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Holy Moly!
After winning the bout, Holy Moly 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 128 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Apr 09, 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 10 wins and 20 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
De Rossi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
De Rossi pulls Walker into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
De Rossi is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Walker postures up.
#SUB2#
De Rossi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
De Rossi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (3) vs (0) De Rossi
De Rossi seems a little lost for a moment, as Walker dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker trying to control the action but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
De Rossi struggling a bit here.#T1#
De Rossi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walker staying calm.
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Rossi can't do much from the bottom here.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but De Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
De Rossi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Walker (5) vs (0) De Rossi
Walker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Rossi is looking to escape.
Walker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Rossi on the ground.
De Rossi wants to hold on but Walker pushes him away.
De Rossi can't escape the position.
Walker controlling the position easily from mount.
De Rossi tries to reverse the position but Walker maintains control.
De Rossi is squirming around, avoiding Walker's attempts to control the action. #T3#
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Walker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Walker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
De Rossi wants to hold on but Walker pushes him away.#SUB#
Walker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
De Rossi is desperately trying to improve his position but Walker has a good base and remains in mount.
De Rossi is controlling an arm, preventing Walker from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
De Rossi tries to hold on but Walker postures up.
Walker wants to control the pace but De Rossi is squirming around nicely. #T4#
De Rossi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Walker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Rossi is looking to escape.
Walker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Rossi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Walker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Rossi is looking to escape.
De Rossi is controlling an arm, preventing Walker from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T5#
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Walker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Walker controlling his opponent.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position but Walker isn't that keen on the idea.
Walker wants to control the pace but De Rossi is squirming around nicely.
De Rossi is trying to escape the mount.
Walker controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Rossi wants to control but Walker is having none of it.#T6#
Walker fails to advance to De Rossi's back.
De Rossi tries to hold on but Walker postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker wants to control the pace but De Rossi is squirming around nicely.
Walker is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. De Rossi is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Walker (8) vs (0) De Rossi
Walker is looking to control De Rossi but De Rossi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Walker biding his time, controlling De Rossi. #T7#
De Rossi trying to control the position but Walker manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
De Rossi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Walker gets his way!
Walker controlling the position well here. De Rossi rolled but Walker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
De Rossi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Walker controlling the position well here. De Rossi rolled but Walker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
De Rossi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Walker is stalling here. De Rossi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Walker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and De Rossi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (8) vs (4) De Rossi#T8#
Walker tries to buck De Rossi off but De Rossi is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as De Rossi stalls from top position.
Walker is trying to work for a sweep but De Rossi has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Walker (8) vs (6) De Rossi
Walker is squirming around, avoiding De Rossi's attempts to control the action.
Walker has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Walker (8) vs (9) De Rossi#T9#
Walker is really stuck here.
Walker breaks De Rossi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (10) vs (9) De Rossi
De Rossi looking to control.
Walker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
De Rossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
De Rossi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Walker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
De Rossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Walker defends easily.
#SUB2#
De Rossi working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
#T11#
Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
De Rossi working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but De Rossi is retaining full guard. #T12#
Walker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking for a triangle here. Walker is fighting it but it looks tight! De Rossi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Walker is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Flavio De Rossi! |
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Event:
SSG 123 Laulhere vs Hlervu
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Loma Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 19 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Walker uses from the top position.
Walker postures up.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment.
Gracie trying to control the position.
#T1#
Walker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walker passes into half guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Walker prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walker wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Gracie tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker is controlling the pace.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walker trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T4#
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker controlling the pace.
Gracie wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Walker controlling the action here.#T5##SUB2#
Walker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
Walker trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6##SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walker trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Walker is stalling in the full guard.
Walker wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walker passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Gracie trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Walker 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.
Walker won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. #T8#
Walker wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Walker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T9#
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Walker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Walker defends easily.
#T10#
Walker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Walker trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie has control of Walker's left arm, preventing Walker from doing any damage.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11##SUB#
Walker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walker wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie controls Walker momentarily but Walker frees himself. #T12##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Walker wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Walker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Walker trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Walker postures up.
Walker 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.
Walker is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Walker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walker is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie is trying to keep Walker in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gracie gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gracie takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Loma Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 117 Barnes vs Solo
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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 18 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Berendas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Walker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Berendas
Walker is trying to control the position but Berendas postures up.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Berendas 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Berendas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walker 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: Walker (2) vs (2) Berendas
Walker prevents Berendas from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Walker'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#
Berendas actively working from the bottom here.
Walker wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Berendas is working away. #T3#
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walker wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walker is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. #T4#
Walker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker trying to move into half guard but instead Berendas has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (4) Berendas
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas looking for a sweep. Not yet Berendas, not yet. #T5#
Walker looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Walker trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas looking for a sweep. Not yet Berendas, not yet.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas has his hands on Walker's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Walker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berendas has control of Walker's left arm, preventing Walker from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Berendas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas has control of Walker's left arm, preventing Walker from doing any damage.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker passes Berendas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working. #T8#
Walker is really struggling to control Berendas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working.
Berendas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working. #T9#
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Berendas is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Berendas is working away. #SUB#
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Berendas is defending well.
#T10#
Berendas has his hands clasped together around Walker's back. He's all about the action.
Walker stalling away here and it's allowed Berendas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berendas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.
Walker pushes down on Berendas's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berendas trying to control from the bottom.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Berendas trying to control from the bottom.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Walker content to control rather than advance.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.
Berendas is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Berendas is working away. #T13#
Berendas gets back to full guard.
Walker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Berendas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (6) Berendas
Berendas stays in close to Walker's body and controls the position.
Berendas pushing down on Walker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Walker is defending well.
Berendas prevents Walker from improving his position.
Berendas controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berendas to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 6 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 110 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 18 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Mae Joon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Walker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (0) Joon
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.#T1##SUB#
Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
Joon is looking to improve his position.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Walker prevents Joon from improving his position.#T2#
Walker controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Walker wants to take a breather but Joon is having none of it.
Walker controlling the action here.
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Walker is keen to just control but Joon is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Walker trying to control the action but Joon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joon wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
#T5##SUB2#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
Walker controlling the pace. #T6#
Walker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Joon for as long as he can get away with.
Walker wants to control but Joon is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Joon is looking to improve his position.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Joon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T7#
Joon is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Joon tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Well, if Walker 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#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8##SUB2#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Joon is defending against the submission attempts here by Walker.
#SUB2#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Walker trying to control the pace. #T9#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Walker.
Walker continues to hold on tight.
Joon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Walker is controlling the pace.
Joon tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Well, if Walker 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.
#T10##SUB2#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Walker prevents Joon from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.#T12##SUB#
Walker seems to be working for a kimura but Joon defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13##SUB2#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Further stalling from Walker.
Joon is not content to let Walker control the position.#T14##SUB2#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joon looks winded!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Walker takes the fight on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 106 Hlervu vs Shart
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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 17 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Innkeeper closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.#TD2#
Innkeeper manages to pull guard.
Innkeeper keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Innkeeper pulls Walker in close to his closed guard and prevents Walker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Innkeeper seems keen to control Walker's posture.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker stays in close to Innkeeper's body and controls the position. #T1#
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Innkeeper is keeping the position for now.
Walker trying to control but Innkeeper is working from the bottom.
Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Innkeeper controlling Walker's posture.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Innkeeper is keeping the position.
Innkeeper keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Walker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Innkeeper for as long as he can get away with.
Innkeeper is trying to keep Walker in close.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker wants to control from the top but Innkeeper keeps moving.
Innkeeper can't keep his opponent in guard - Walker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Walker slows the pace down in half guard.
Innkeeper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Innkeeper felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Walker content to control rather than advance.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Innkeeper keeps working.
Innkeeper is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Innkeeper desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Innkeeper is working away.
Innkeeper manages to get to full guard.
Walker content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Walker trying to control but Innkeeper is working from the bottom.
Innkeeper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Walker passes into half guard.
Innkeeper wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Innkeeper is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker trying to control the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Walker.
Walker continues to stall.
Innkeeper is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard. #SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura but Innkeeper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walker to get the leverage.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Innkeeper trying to control from the bottom.
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Innkeeper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Walker trying to control the action but Innkeeper is working from the bottom.
Innkeeper is looking to improve his position.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Innkeeper is not content to let Walker control the position.#SUB#
Walker is working for a submission of some sort.
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Innkeeper is not content to let Walker control the position.
Walker controlling the action here. #T10#
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Innkeeper keeps working.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Walker prevents Innkeeper from improving his position.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Innkeeper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Innkeeper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Innkeeper tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker is controlling the pace.
Innkeeper is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Innkeeper is not content to let Walker control the position.#T12#
Walker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Innkeeper is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
Walker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Innkeeper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walker is really struggling to control Innkeeper but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Innkeeper tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Innkeeper keeps trying to improve his position.
Well, if Walker 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.
#T13#
Innkeeper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (0) vs (4) Innkeeper
Walker tries to roll but Innkeeper sticks to his back.
Walker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
Walker is looking to improve his position.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Innkeeper is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Walker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Innkeeper is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Innkeeper trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Innkeeper wins on points by 4 to 0.
Gotosleep Innkeeper thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 102 Gomes vs Schaubi
Date: Feb 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Walker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (0) Nutz
Nutz wants to get back to full guard.
Walker is taking a breather. Nutz 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.
Walker'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.
Walker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nutz for as long as he can get away with.
Nutz is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Walker controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nutz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Nutz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker controlling the action here.
Nutz works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Nutz is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Nutz keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Walker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Walker is stalling in the full guard.
Nutz can't keep his opponent in guard - Walker 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.
Nutz trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walker not doing much here.
#T3#
Further stalling from Walker.
Nutz trying to control here.
Nutz gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Walker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walker advances to half guard.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Nutz trying to control but Walker postures up.
#SUB#
Walker 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.
Well, if Walker 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.
#T5#
Nutz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker is working hard here to advance position.
Walker forces his way into half guard.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Nutz is positioning himself well to prevent Walker advancing to mount.
Nutz trying to control from the bottom.
Walker not doing much here.
Nutz trying to control here.
Walker not doing much here.
Walker prevents Nutz from improving his position.
Walker controlling the pace. #T8#
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Nutz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Walker 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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Walker.
Nutz is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Walker controlling the pace.
Nutz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nutz wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walker continues to hold on tight.#T11#
Nutz wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Walker controlling the pace.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Walker is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Nutz wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Walker continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Walker.
Walker is thwarting Nutz's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Nutz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Nutz has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position.
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutz is trying to control the position but Walker postures up. #T14#
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Nutz working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
Walker advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walker takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Justa Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Me fight, you die'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 98
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 London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Atkinson darts in and clinches Walker up against the cage.#TD2#
Atkinson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Walker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Atkinson to the mat. Atkinson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (0) vs (2) Walker
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Walker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Atkinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Atkinson 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: Atkinson (2) vs (2) Walker#T1##SUB#
Atkinson is working for a submission of some sort.
Walker tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walker working a defensive guard here.
Walker managing to control the position.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Atkinson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atkinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura here.
Walker tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.#T3#
Atkinson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Atkinson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Walker reverses the position - he's now on top in Atkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (4) Walker
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Walker wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Atkinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker advances to half guard. #T4#
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Atkinson gets back to full guard.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Walker is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Atkinson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Walker is looking to defend but Atkinson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Walker! Atkinson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Walker taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rowan Atkinson! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 93
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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 15 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ibrahim closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Walker (0) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim working away.
Ibrahim in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ibrahim controls the position. #T1#
Walker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim tries to move into full mount but can't pass Walker's legs. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walker is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Ibrahim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Walker sneaks back into half guard.
Ibrahim is looking to stall here but Walker recovers full guard.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving. #T3#
Ibrahim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ibrahim stopping the sweep attempt from Walker.
Walker is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
Ibrahim works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is working for a kimura but Walker is defending it quite comfortably.
Walker is controlling Ibrahim's trapped leg to prevent Ibrahim from advancing to side control.#T4#
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Walker defends it.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Walker defends it.
Ibrahim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T5#
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibrahim is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Ibrahim wants to work for an arm triangle but Walker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walker has a hand on Ibrahim's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ibrahim takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (7) Ibrahim
Ibrahim tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
Walker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ibrahim looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Ibrahim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ibrahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walker is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Ibrahim has control of Walker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Walker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim has control of Walker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Walker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Walker has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Walker! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (7) Ibrahim
Ibrahim trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Ibrahim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ibrahim trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ibrahim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (9) Ibrahim
Ibrahim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Walker looking to control.
Ibrahim is fighting to break Walker's control of his arms but Walker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ibrahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker 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.#T10#
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim pushing down on Walker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ibrahim controlling the pace.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but Walker defending well.
Ibrahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Walker tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg.
Ibrahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Ibrahim is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T12##SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ibrahim to get the leverage.
Ibrahim controlling the action here.
Walker controlling the position for now.
Ibrahim is taking a breather. Walker 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#
Walker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Walker wants to sweep here but Ibrahim controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim forces his way into half guard.
Walker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
#T14##SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walker is just riding it out for now. Ibrahim eventually gives up the hold.
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibrahim is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim wins on points by 9 to 2.
Ahmad Ibrahim 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:
Stepping Stone 87
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Walker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Walker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Walker is taking a breather. Drago 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.#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Walker 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.
#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard.
Drago's coaches at LA Fitness have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2##SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker is taking a breather. Drago 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.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Walker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Walker 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.#T4##SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walker is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.#T5##SUB2#
Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Walker content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walker is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.
Walker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drago haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Drago is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Walker 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.
#T7##SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drago tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker controlling the pace.
Drago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drago is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard. #T8##SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Walker wants to take a breather but Drago is having none of it.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Walker is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Walker 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.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Walker is taking a breather. Drago 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.#SUB2#
Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Drago is working away. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Drago is not content to let Walker control the position.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T11##SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker stalling.
Drago is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Walker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Walker wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13#
Walker prevents Drago from improving his position.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker content to control rather than advance.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Walker.
Drago tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg. #T14#
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker is taking a breather. Drago 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.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walker wins on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 86
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Aniruddha Anand! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Anand closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Anand has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Walker regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anand (2) vs (0) Walker
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.
Walker 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.
Walker seems keen to control Anand's posture.
Anand might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anand is sitting in close to Walker's body. Walker has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Anand is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Anand is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Walker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lance Walker! |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Loma Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Walker looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Walker#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Walker 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. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Walker trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T1#
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Walker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. #T2#
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walker forces his way into half guard.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie gets full guard.
Walker stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gracie is trying to keep Walker in close.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walker forces his way into half guard.
Walker controlling the pace. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Walker 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.
Walker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walker controlling the pace. #T4#
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.#SUB2#
Walker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Walker 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.#T5#
Walker wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Walker not doing much here.
Let's hope that Walker 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.
Gracie is not content to let Walker control the position.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Walker not doing much here.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Walker prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walker is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Walker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walker.
Gracie is not content to let Walker control the position.#T8#
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walker is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Walker 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#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Walker prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to control.
#T10#
Walker controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Walker passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walker is continuing to stall.#T11#
The adventures of Walker the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB2#
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Walker.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (2) Walker
Walker is really stuck here.
#T13#
Walker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Walker is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Walker has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Gracie has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Walker taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Gracie doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Loma Gracie!
A very excited looking Loma Gracie 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:
Stepping Stone 68
Date: Nov 20, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Walker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chai to the ground. Walker is now in Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Walker
Chai seems keen to control Walker's posture.
Walker is stalling in the full guard.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Walker
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker managing to control the position.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Walker.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Walker seems keen to control Chai's posture.#T2#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Chai is pushing down on Walker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walker is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai is thwarting Walker's attempts to control the position.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Walker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Chai looking for a submission but Walker manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Walker controlling the position.#T3#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Chai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Walker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Walker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Walker! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (2) vs (6) Walker
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Walker controls the position.
It looks like Walker 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.
Chai wants to control but Walker postures up.#T4#
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Walker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Walker controlling the position.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai tries to bench press Walker off him but Walker keeps the position. #T5#
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Walker tries to advance position but instead Chai slips a leg back in to half guard.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walker wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walker passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
Walker stalling away here and it's allowed Chai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. #T7#
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Walker passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Walker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chai is not content to let Walker control the position.#T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Walker wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Chai moves into full guard.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. #T9#
Walker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (6) Walker
Walker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard. #T10#
Chai trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving. #T11#
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walker keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. #SUB2#
Walker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Walker controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself. #SUB2#
Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T12#
Walker is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Walker wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Chai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Walker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chai has Walker in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (8) Walker#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai is pulling down on Walker's head to control his posture.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there. #T13#
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Walker is stalling in the full guard.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Walker content to stall in guard here.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Walker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walker wins on points by 8 to 4. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 66
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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 14 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John Lake!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Walker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Walker showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (0) Lake
Walker trying to control the pace.
Lake is controlling Walker's trapped leg to prevent Walker from advancing to side control.
Walker not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Lake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Lake wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walker is keen to just control but Lake is a slippery customer.
Lake is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Lake is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker trying to control the action but Lake is working from the bottom.
Lake is looking to improve his position.
Lake trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.#T2#
Lake preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Walker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lake trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lake is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lake wants to get back to full guard.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walker is keen to just control but Lake is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Walker not doing much here.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lake tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Well, if Walker 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.
Lake is trying to get back to full guard.
Lake trying to control but Walker postures up.
Lake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Walker not doing much here.
#T5#
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Lake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard.
Lake is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lake wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Lake is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Lake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lake trying to control from the bottom.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lake is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lake controlling the position for now.
Walker controlling the action here.
Walker prevents Lake from improving his position.#T7#
Lake is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker not doing much here.
Lake is pressing down on Walker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lake trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Lake looking for a sweep. Not yet Lake, not yet.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
Lake is controlling Walker's posture.#T8#
Let's hope that Lake 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.
Lake keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker forces his way into half guard.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Walker is keen to just control but Lake is a slippery customer.#T9#
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walker wants to take a breather but Lake is having none of it.
Lake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lake for as long as he can get away with.
Walker wants to take a breather but Lake is having none of it. #T10#
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walker wants to control but Lake is keeping him busy.
Lake is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker stalling.
Walker wants to control but Lake is keeping him busy.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walker wants to control but Lake is keeping him busy.
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
#T11#
Walker stalling.
Lake is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Walker is controlling the pace.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Lake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12##SUB#
Walker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walker.
Lake is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Walker 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.
Lake keeping hold of Walker's head, controlling as best he can.
Lake is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13#
Well, if Walker 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.
Lake trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
Walker content to control rather than advance.
Lake is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lake avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Walker wants to control but Lake is keeping him busy.
Lake wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
#SUB#
Walker wants to work for an arm triangle but Lake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T14#
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lake wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Walker takes the fight on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 62
Date: Nov 06, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 13 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gerbandi pushes Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
Gerbandi gets underhooks to prevent Walker's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Gerbandi drags the fight down to the ground.
Gerbandi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.
Walker preventing the sweep.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Gerbandi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walker controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Walker'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.
Further stalling from Walker.
Walker postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker pushes down on Gerbandi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Gerbandi controlling the position for now.
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Walker is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Gerbandi trying to control but Walker postures up.
Walker is taking a breather. Gerbandi 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.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Walker slows the pace down in half guard.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerbandi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker controlling the pace.
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Walker.
Gerbandi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Walker 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.
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker content to stall in guard here.
Gerbandi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gerbandi trying to control but Walker postures up.
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Walker is thwarting Gerbandi's attempts to control the position.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
Gerbandi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gerbandi.
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gerbandi is controlling Walker's posture.#T6#
Walker 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.
Gerbandi trying to control the position.
Walker stays in close to Gerbandi's body and controls the position.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerbandi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gerbandi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gerbandi is tightening it up a little... Walker has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Walker reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Walker taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gerbandi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dani Gerbandi!
Dani Gerbandi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 56
Date: Oct 30, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 12 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berendas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Walker's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Berendas
Walker wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Berendas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walker sees it coming and defends easily.
Walker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas trying to mount his opponent but Walker defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker moves into full guard.
#T1#
Walker keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berendas looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Berendas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Walker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (2) Berendas
Walker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Walker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berendas is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Berendas is not content to let Walker control the position.#T3#
Well, if Walker 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.
#SUB#
Walker is working for a submission of some sort.
Walker is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Walker prevents Berendas from improving his position.
Walker controlling the action here. #T4#
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Berendas has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Walker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Walker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walker is pushing down on Berendas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berendas is fighting to maintain full guard but Walker has managed to sneak the leg through.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Berendas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Walker prevents Berendas from improving his position.
Walker trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berendas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berendas.
Berendas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker 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.
Berendas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.#T6#
Walker is looking to advance position but Berendas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (2) vs (6) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Walker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Walker and Berendas has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Walker is trying to control Berendas's posture but Berendas avoids it.
Berendas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Walker's legs.
Walker tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Walker regains half guard.
Berendas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura here.
Walker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Berendas manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (2) vs (9) Berendas#T8#
Walker tries to hold on but Berendas postures up.
Walker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Berendas is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Walker reverses the position - he's now on top in Berendas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (9) Berendas
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Walker trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Walker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Walker forces his way into half guard.
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker stalling. #T10#
Walker prevents Berendas from improving his position.
Berendas is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker controlling the action here.#T11##SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back.
Walker trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berendas.
Walker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Berendas's guard.
Walker is stalling here. Berendas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Walker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Berendas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (4) vs (13) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walker, who protects the arm well. #T12#
Walker tries to improve position but can't.
Walker sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Berendas 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.
#SUB2#
Berendas 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.
#T13#
Berendas prevents Walker from improving his position.#T14#
Walker is working hard here to advance position.
Walker trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Berendas trying to work for an americana but Walker has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB#
Berendas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berendas has managed to get both his arms back between Walker's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 13 to 4.
A relieved looking Uvele Berendas 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:
Stepping Stone 54
Date: Oct 23, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 12 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Brad Hartwell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hartwell tries to avoid it but Walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hartwell to the ground. Hartwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Walker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (0) Hartwell
Hartwell wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hartwell has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.
Hartwell controls Walker momentarily but Walker frees himself.
Walker slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker controlling the action here.#T1#
Hartwell tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hartwell looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartwell gets back to full guard.
Hartwell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (2) Hartwell#T2#
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (2) Hartwell
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartwell trying to control the position.
Our spies down at at The Hartwell Dungeon inform us that Hartwell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hartwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker stands and throws Hartwell's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (7) vs (2) Hartwell
Hartwell is trying to escape the position but Walker is controlling the position. #SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hartwell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hartwell is trying to control Walker's posture but Walker avoids it. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartwell keeps working.
Hartwell struggling a bit here.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartwell keeps working.
Hartwell is trying to get back to half guard.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Hartwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Walker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Walker controlling the position.
Hartwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hartwell is not content to let Walker control the position.
Walker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hartwell! Score +2 for reaching mount: Walker (9) vs (2) Hartwell
Hartwell is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Walker has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Walker (12) vs (2) Hartwell
Walker not allowing Hartwell to control his hands. #T5##SUB#
Hartwell defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Walker's arms. #SUB#
Walker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hartwell is defending well though. Walker let's go of the attempt for now.
Walker is looking to control Hartwell but Hartwell is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hartwell is in bad spot here.
Walker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Walker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Walker looking for the choke but no joy.
Hartwell is trying to break free.
#T6##SUB#
Hartwell defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Walker's arms.
Hartwell just trying to survive but Walker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hartwell staying busy and making it hard for Walker to control. #SUB#
Walker tightening his grip on Hartwell, looking for the choke.
Walker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Hartwell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hartwell staying busy and making it hard for Walker to control. #T7#
Walker is hanging on to Hartwell's back as he tries to escape.
Walker has good solid back control here.
Walker is hanging on to Hartwell's back as he tries to escape.
Hartwell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Walker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hartwell is looking to improve his position.
Hartwell trying to control from the bottom.
Walker controlling the action here.
Hartwell is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hartwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Walker is thwarting Hartwell's attempts to control the position.
Hartwell tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Walker wants to work for an arm triangle but Hartwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walker controlling the pace.
Walker'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.
Walker wants to control but Hartwell is keeping him busy. #T10##SUB2#
Hartwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hartwell is looking to improve his position.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hartwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hartwell is not content to let Walker control the position.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Walker is trying to control. Hartwell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Further stalling from Walker.
Hartwell works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12##SUB2#
Hartwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker stays in close to Hartwell's body and controls the position.
Walker trying to control but Hartwell is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hartwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Hartwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker is stalling in the full guard.
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Hartwell looking to control.
Walker pushing down on Hartwell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Hartwell is not content to let Walker control the position.
Walker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hartwell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartwell keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is looking to stall here but Hartwell recovers full guard.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Hartwell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walker takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 51
Date: Oct 16, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 12 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Gang ge!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Walker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. ge was covering up waiting for the punch and Walker finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (0) ge#SUB2#
ge working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
Walker stays in close to ge's body and controls the position.
ge 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.#SUB2#
ge has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.
Walker pushes down on ge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
ge wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker'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.#T1#
ge wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
#SUB2#
ge looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
ge is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker is taking a breather. ge 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
ge looking for submissions off his back.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but ge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
ge wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker controlling the pace. #T2##SUB2#
ge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker controlling the action here.#SUB2#
ge actively working from the bottom here.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Walker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down ge for as long as he can get away with.
ge is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB2#
ge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker controlling the action here.#SUB2#
ge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
ge looks winded!
ge wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Walker continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Walker.#T4#
ge is not content to let Walker control the position.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
ge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
ge actively working from the bottom here.
Walker controlling the action here. #T5#
Walker trying to control the action but ge is working from the bottom.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
ge looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB2#
ge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
ge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
ge looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walker wants to take a breather but ge is having none of it.
Walker controlling the action here.
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Walker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so ge is just riding it out for now. Walker eventually gives up the hold.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
ge is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Walker prevents ge from improving his position.#SUB2#
ge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Walker is taking a breather. ge 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 get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if ge can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Walker.
Walker is keen to just control but ge is a slippery customer.
Walker controlling the action here. #SUB2#
ge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walker trying to control from half guard but ge is working away. #T10#
Walker controlling the action here.#SUB2#
ge actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Walker trying to control from half guard but ge is working away. #SUB2#
ge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
ge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
ge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11##SUB#
Walker 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.
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.
Walker continues to hold on tight.
Further stalling from Walker.#T12##SUB#
Walker seems to be working for a kimura but ge defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
ge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
ge is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard. #SUB2#
ge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Walker is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T13#
ge wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
#SUB2#
ge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker trying to control the pace.
ge tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker stalling. #T14##SUB2#
ge looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Walker takes the fight on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 47
Date: Oct 09, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dirt stuffs the takedown attempt from Walker. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
Dirt wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Dirt moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Dirt jumps into guard, dragging Walker to the mat.
Dirt wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dirt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Walker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Dirt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dirt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Walker content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Walker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Dirt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dirt wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Walker advances to half guard.
Walker is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Walker 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.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.
Dirt trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
#T3#
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walker is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Dirt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dirt is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Dirt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.
Dirt is breathing heavily.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Dirt wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Walker is taking a breather. Dirt 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.#T6#
Dirt is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.
Walker content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Dirt wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker controlling the pace. #T8#
The adventures of Walker the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Walker stalling. #T9##SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Dirt trying to control from the bottom.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
Walker is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.
Dirt is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Walker 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.
#T11#
Walker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Walker.#SUB#
Dirt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12##SUB#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Walker is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Yet more stalling tactics from Walker.
Walker is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Walker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dirt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walker.
Walker not doing much here.
#T14#
Dirt wants to get back to full guard.
Dirt trying to control from the bottom.
Dirt wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dirt gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dirt takes the fight on points by 1 to 0. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 43
Date: Oct 02, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gaul looking to score a takedown here. Walker is defending well but Gaul drives through and ends up in Walker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Gaul
Walker seems keen to control Gaul's posture.
Gaul looking to sit in guard and control but Walker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (2) Gaul
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.#SUB2#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gaul working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.#T1#
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Walker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gaul for as long as he can get away with.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker passes Gaul's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gaul wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Gaul is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Gaul preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Gaul wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
Gaul trying to control from the bottom.
Walker trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gaul is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Walker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker content to control rather than advance.
Gaul is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Gaul is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Walker is keen to just control but Gaul is a slippery customer.
Gaul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Walker is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Gaul is defending against the submission attempts here by Walker.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walker wants to take a breather but Gaul is having none of it.
Gaul trying to control but Walker postures up.
#SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura here.
#T6#
Walker trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Walker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gaul is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Walker prevents Gaul from improving his position.
Gaul is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker controlling the action here.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Walker wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy.
Walker is really struggling to control Gaul but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gaul tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gaul is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Gaul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker is controlling the pace.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working. #T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Walker is trying to control. Gaul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
Gaul is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Gaul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gaul wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
#T10##SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaul gets full guard.
Walker 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#
Gaul has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.#T11#
Walker advances to half guard.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gaul regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard. #T12#
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walker won't allow Gaul to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gaul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Walker passes Gaul's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T13#
Walker stalling.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Gaul is working away.
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walker trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaul wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
#T14#
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Gaul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gaul tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gaul is not content to let Walker control the position.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaul preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul is not content to let Walker control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gaul gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gaul wins on points by 3 to 2.
After winning the bout, Lamban Gaul 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:
Stepping Stone 38
Date: Sep 25, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gambini shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gambini showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Gambini
Gambini wants to pass the guard but Walker is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gambini in particular looking to stall.
Gambini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker is trying to control but Gambini passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (5) Gambini
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. #T1#
Walker is trying to improve his position.
Gambini taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Gambini is staying tight to Walker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Walker can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
Walker is looking for a sweep.
Gambini is staying tight to Walker's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Walker gets back to half guard.
Walker wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gambini slows the pace down in half guard.
Gambini prevents Walker from improving his position.#T4#
Gambini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Gambini 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.
Gambini wants to pass the guard but Walker is defending well.
Gambini not doing much here.
#T5#
Walker is in trouble now - Gambini has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (8) Gambini
Gambini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Walker tries to reverse the position but Gambini maintains control.
Gambini controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambini is continuing to stall.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Walker prevents Gambini from taking his back.
Walker working to try and regain half guard.
Gambini controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Walker wants to control but Gambini is having none of it.
Walker is trying desperately to improve position.
Walker is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Gambini looking to control and managing it successfully.
The adventures of Gambini the control monster continue. Boring.
Gambini is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gambini controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Walker is working to get back to half guard.
Walker tries to lock up and control but Gambini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gambini controlling his opponent.
Gambini wants to take Walker's back but he can't do it this time.
Gambini controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Gambini moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Walker (0) vs (11) Gambini
Gambini has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Walker's body.
Gambini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Walker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gambini's guard. Nice work there by Walker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (11) Gambini
Walker stays in close to Gambini's body and controls the position.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker is fighting to break Gambini's control of his arms but Gambini is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Walker preventing the sweep. #T12#
Gambini pulls Walker in to control the position.
Walker wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Gambini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well,Walker is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Gambini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Walker trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Walker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13#
Gambini is pulling down on Walker's head. It's preventing any offense from Walker, at least for the moment.
Walker preventing the sweep.
Walker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Walker trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Gambini controlling the position.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.
Gambini is pulling down on Walker's head to control his posture.
Walker stands and throws Gambini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (5) vs (11) Gambini
Gambini is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gambini sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 11 to 5.
An out of breath Gino Gambini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 32
Date: Sep 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Walker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Walker#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Drago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Walker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Walker 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.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.
Walker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker stays in close to Drago's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Drago is tightening it up a little... Walker has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Walker reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Walker taps out! Nice BJJ there by Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damian Drago!
Damian Drago very nearly forgot to thank Nutritional Shaved Ice 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:
Stepping Stone 31
Date: Sep 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Banner drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Banner
Walker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banner 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.
Banner stands and throws Walker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (5) Banner
Banner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Banner working away.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working. #T1#
Banner has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Walker (0) vs (7) Banner
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Banner wants to take Walker's back here but Walker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Walker tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Walker can't escape the position.
Banner content just to control the position here.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banner wants to take Walker's back here but Walker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Walker is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Banner trying to control but Walker is having none of it.
Walker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Walker trying to control here.
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Walker is defending well.
Banner controlling the action here. #T4#
Walker tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Walker trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura but Walker is defending well.
#T5#
Banner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Banner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Walker defends it.
Banner is taking a breather. Walker 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.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner is looking to advance position but Walker won't allow it. #T7#
Banner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Walker defends it.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Walker trying to get back to full guard but Banner takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (10) Banner#T8#
Banner content just to control the position here.
Walker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Walker won't allow Banner to pass to mount.
Banner is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Walker reverses the position - he's now on top in Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (10) Banner
Banner is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard. #T9#
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Banner pulls Walker in close to prevent any damage.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner has his hands on Walker's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Banner wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment. #T10##SUB2#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment.
Walker wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (12) Banner#T11#
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Walker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (12) Banner
Banner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T12##SUB2#
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Walker wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (14) Banner
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Banner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Walker keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass. #SUB2#
Banner drops back looking for a leg! Walker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walker manages to kick Banner off! Banner jumps back into Walker's guard.
Banner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Banner preventing the sweep. #T14#
Banner 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.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Banner keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Walker is looking for a triangle but Banner pushes his legs off easily.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 14 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 27
Date: Sep 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Walker tries for a takedown but Smooth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Smooth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Smooth
Smooth works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (5) Smooth
Smooth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Smooth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Walker 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker wants to control but Smooth is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Walker is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Smooth seems to be working for a kimura but Walker defends the submission attempt.
Walker wants to improve his position but Smooth is controlling well.
#T3#
Walker is trying to control but can't.
Smooth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Walker trying to control here.
#T4#
Smooth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Walker moves into full guard.
Walker looking to control.
Smooth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smooth trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smooth 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.
Walker keeping full guard, as Smooth tries to pass. #SUB#
Walker is looking for a triangle but Smooth pushes his legs off easily.
#T6#
Smooth advances to half guard. #SUB#
Walker looking for submissions off his back.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Smooth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as Smooth sits in half guard.
Smooth is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Smooth is trying to control. Walker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walker trying to control but Smooth postures up.
#T8#
Smooth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Walker won't allow Smooth to pass to mount.
Smooth is controlling the pace.
Walker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Walker works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Smooth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smooth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (5) Smooth
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smooth keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Walker 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.
Smooth keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass. #T10#
Walker wants to control from the top but Smooth keeps moving.
Walker is really struggling to control Smooth but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Walker forces his way into half guard.
Walker is keen to just control but Smooth is a slippery customer.
Walker prevents Smooth from improving his position.
Walker content to control rather than advance.
Smooth tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg. #T11##SUB#
Walker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Walker 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.
Smooth moves into full guard.
Walker wants to control from the top but Smooth keeps moving. #T12#
Smooth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well,Walker is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Walker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walker'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.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smooth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Smooth keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Smooth wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Smooth is retaining full guard.
Smooth looking to control.
Walker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Smooth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.#T14#
Smooth being controlled here, momentarily.
Smooth looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Walker trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smooth wins on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Tim Smooth 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:
Stepping Stone 23
Date: Aug 28, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Alfredo Linguini!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Linguini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.#CL2#
Linguini clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Linguini jumps into guard, dragging Walker to the mat.
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Linguini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Linguini's legs - danger averted.
Walker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker passes Linguini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Linguini is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Linguini trying to control but Walker postures up.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Linguini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Linguini wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Linguini is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Linguini wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Linguini is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Linguini avoid being mounted?
Walker controlling the pace.
Linguini wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Walker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Linguini for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura but Linguini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walker to get the leverage.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
Walker stalling. #T4#
Walker trying to control from half guard but Linguini is working away.
Linguini trying to control but Walker postures up.
Walker is taking a breather. Linguini 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.#T5##SUB2#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker is taking a breather. Linguini 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.
Linguini wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker controlling the action here.
We've been informed that Linguini has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Linguini is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.
Walker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Linguini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Linguini can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Linguini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Linguini is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker controlling the pace.
Walker prevents Linguini from improving his position.#SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
Walker controlling the action here.
Linguini is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Well, if Walker 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.
Linguini wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Linguini keeps working. #SUB2#
Linguini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Linguini is working away. #SUB#
Walker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Linguini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Walker wants to work for an arm triangle but Linguini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Linguini is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker controlling the action here. #T9#
Linguini trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Linguini is looking to improve his position.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Walker.#T10##SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walker continues to hold on tight.
Linguini tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Linguini tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Linguini is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Linguini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Walker 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.
#T12#
Linguini wants to get back to full guard.
Walker stalling.
Walker trying to control the action but Linguini is working from the bottom.
Walker is controlling the pace.
Linguini trying to control but Walker postures up.
#T13#
Walker controlling the action here.
Linguini trying to control from the bottom.
Walker prevents Linguini from improving his position.#SUB#
Walker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Linguini sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Linguini looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.#T14#
Linguini is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Linguini tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker is taking a breather. Linguini 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Linguini gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
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Event:
Stepping Stone 20
Date: Aug 21, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Atkinson has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Atkinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Walker uses from the top position. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Walker passes Atkinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Atkinson avoid being mounted?
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Walker 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.#T1#
Atkinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Atkinson is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Atkinson avoid being mounted?#T2#
Walker trying to control the pace.
Atkinson is pressing down on Walker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Walker content to stall in guard here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Walker.#T3##SUB#
Atkinson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Walker doesn't defend quickly enough and Atkinson has managed to lock this one up! Can Walker escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Atkinson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rowan Atkinson! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 17
Date: Aug 14, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Walker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Walker (4) vs (0) Barnes
Walker controls the position.
Walker trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes wants to control but Walker postures up.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Walker keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes is being controlled here.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
Barnes being controlled for a moment.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1##SUB2#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Walker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barnes for as long as he can get away with.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Walker 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walker stalling. #T3#
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Walker is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.
Walker is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes trying to control but Walker postures up.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Barnes actively working from the bottom here.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Barnes trying to control but Walker postures up.
Walker not doing much here.
#T5##SUB2#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Walker 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.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker controlling the pace.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Walker wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Walker controlling the action here.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes trying to control but Walker postures up.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Walker continues to stall.#T8#
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes trying to control here.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnes trying to control here.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walker is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Walker 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.
Barnes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Walker controlling the action here.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Barnes trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Walker trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Walker is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walker controlling the action here.
More hug and hope from Walker.
Walker wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes is pressing down on Walker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Walker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (7) vs (0) Barnes
Walker controls the position.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working. #T13#
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker controlling the action here.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Barnes trying to control but Walker postures up.
#T14#
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Walker seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Barnes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lance Walker! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 16
Date: Aug 07, 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Alexander Petrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Walker gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (0) vs (2) Walker
Walker not doing much here.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker is trying to control. Petrov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petrov tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Walker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petrov is just riding it out for now. Walker eventually gives up the hold.
Walker wants to take a breather but Petrov is having none of it. #SUB#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Walker 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.
It looks like Walker 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.#T2##SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Walker.
Well, if Walker 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.
Walker prevents Petrov from improving his position.
Walker is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working. #T3#
Walker trying to control the pace.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker wants to take a breather but Petrov is having none of it.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Walker.#T4##SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walker wants to take a breather but Petrov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Walker is looking for a kimura but Petrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walker to get the leverage.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5##SUB#
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walker trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Walker won't allow Petrov to sweep him here.
Walker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Walker pushing down on Petrov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T6#
Petrov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petrov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker stays in close to Petrov's body and controls the position.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Walker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Walker defends easily.
Petrov 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.
Walker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker preventing the sweep.
Walker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Petrov has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.
Walker controlling from the top position.
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Walker 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.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walker trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.#T9#
Walker is continuing to stall.
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Petrov wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment.
Walker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Walker trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Petrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov being controlled here, momentarily.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Walker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T11##SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walker wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving. #SUB#
Petrov pushes a forearm under Walker's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Walker is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Petrov! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 13
Date: Jul 31, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Shart gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Shart has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Walker uses from the top position.
Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shart is pulling down on Walker's head to control his posture.
Walker is stalling in the full guard.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walker pushing down on Shart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart is controlling Walker's trapped leg to prevent Walker from advancing to side control.
Shart is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Walker wants to take a breather but Shart is having none of it. #T1#
Shart trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
Shart is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker is thwarting Shart's attempts to control the position.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Shart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.
Walker wants to control but Shart is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shart trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker is trying to control. Shart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shart tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.#T2#
Shart is positioning himself well to prevent Walker advancing to mount.
Shart trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
#SUB#
Shart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker looking to sit in guard and control but Shart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (2) vs (0) Walker
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shart's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (2) vs (2) Walker#SUB#
Shart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Walker is sitting in close to Shart's body. Shart has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Walker is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Walker is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Shart.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rumsfeld Shart!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rumsfeld Shart made sure he mentioned The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 8
Date: Jul 17, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Lyle Gill!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gill looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Gill
Walker is controlling Gill's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gill has eaten all the pies!
Gill is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gill's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gill's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (4) vs (2) Gill
Walker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gill turns into Walker and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (4) Gill
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Gill from controlling successfully.
Walker is pulling down on Gill's head. It's preventing any offense from Gill, at least for the moment.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gill has gone for a leg lock! Walker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gill's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (6) vs (4) Gill
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walker preventing the sweep.
Walker 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#
Walker slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gill wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walker controlling the action here.
Gill wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Gill might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Walker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3##SUB2#
Gill actively working from the bottom here.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gill is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Walker'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#
Walker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gill is looking to improve his position.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gill is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Walker stalling.
Further stalling from Walker.#T6##SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gill defends it well.
Well, if Walker 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.
Gill manages to get to full guard.
#T7#
Walker 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.
Gill looking to control.
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Walker wants to control from the top but Gill keeps moving. #T8#
Walker pushing down on Gill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Walker prevents Gill from improving his position.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Gill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Walker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gill for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Gill tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gill is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10##SUB2#
Gill looking for submissions off his back.
Walker not doing much here.
Gill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Walker controlling the pace. #T11#
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Gill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gill is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker content to control rather than advance.
Walker continues to stall.#T12#
Gill wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Gill is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Gill is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gill slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T13#
Walker slips nicely into half guard.
Walker stalling.
Gill wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker controlling the action here.#T14#
Walker is thwarting Gill's attempts to control the position.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Walker is working for a kimura but Gill is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gill trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walker takes the fight on points by 6 to 4. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 3
Date: Jul 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jordan King!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
King scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) King#SUB2#
King seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Walker is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jordan King! |
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Event:
LAF 2
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a good body shot.
Magomedov throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Magomedov cracks Walker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Walker's ribs.
Walker shoots in and drives through. Magomedov sprawls well.
Magomedov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Walker seems unphased.
Tagir Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov misses with a double jab.
Walker feints the counter takedown.
Magomedov throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Walker misses with a low kick as Magomedov jumps back.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Magomedov has Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Walker off the cage and back into range.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Walker counters with a single leg into guard. Magomedov didn't expect that.
Walker passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Magomedov is trying to stand up here but Walker is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magomedov is trying to stand up here but Walker is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Walker prevents Magomedov from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Walker 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.
It looks like Walker 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walker walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedov is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Magomedov circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Magomedov clinches up with Walker and pushes him back against the cage.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Walker holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedov drops back down to his feet.
Walker tries to pull guard but Magomedov won't allow it.
Tagir Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Walker.#BC#
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walker tries for a takedown but Magomedov circles away easily
and Magomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walker throws a counter combo.#T4#
Magomedov scores with a one two! Walker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Magomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
No luck for Walker with that takedown attempt.
As Walker looks to move away, Magomedov throws a big counter combo but Walker just gets out of the way.
A left and a right from Magomedov both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Walker unleashes a big counter combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Magomedov misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
#TD2#
Walker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Walker stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tagir Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Magomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Walker tries to clinch but Magomedov moves away
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magomedov tries to avoid it but Walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magomedov to the ground. Magomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Walker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Walker showed some decent athleticism there.
Lance Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?
Magomedov tries to kick Walker off but Walker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Magomedov is trying to stand.
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Walker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Walker won't allow Magomedov to get back to his feet.
Walker pushes down on Magomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Walker content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Walker is continuing to stall.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Magomedov tries to kick Walker off but Walker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, if Walker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The adventures of Walker the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magomedov looks to land a combination. Walker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No luck for Walker with that takedown attempt.
Tagir Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Walker.
Magomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Magomedov has closed the distance and engaged Walker in a clinch.
#BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Magomedov. No joy for Walker on that attempt.
Magomedov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Walker back to the cage. Magomedov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Walker shoots in but Magomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tagir Magomedov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range. #TD2#
Walker gets a takedown into half guard.
Walker stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to kick Walker off but Walker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Walker is taking a breather. Magomedov 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.
Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedov tries to get out of the position.#T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomedov throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Walker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Walker passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Magomedov tries to kick Walker off but Walker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Walker stalling. #T2#
Magomedov is trying to stand up here but Walker is controlling him well.
Walker not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Walker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Walker shoots in looking for a takedown. Magomedov tries to sprawl out of it but Walker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magomedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Magomedov.#T4#
Walker dodges the punch combination from Magomedov.
Walker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magomedov swivels and escapes.
Tagir Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Walker.
Walker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Walker tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Walker gets underhooks to prevent Magomedov's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tagir Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tagir Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tagir Magomedov! |
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Event:
LEGACY OF AMSTERDAM FC 1
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Walker tries to clinch up but Darawyt circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darawyt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Donk. Darawyt catches Walker right on the button with a cross.
Walker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Walker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Darawyt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Darawyt connects with a solid leg kick.
Darawyt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darawyt lands a head shot.
Darawyt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darawyt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Darawyt with a nice calf kick.
Darawyt jabs Walker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Darawyt lands a front kick.
Darawyt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Darawyt pushes Walker away with a front kick.
Walker looks winded!#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walker is defended easily by Darawyt.
Kenneth Darawyt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darawyt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Walker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
An inside leg kick lands from Darawyt.
Walker moves forwards but Darawyt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Darawyt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Walker tries to move into range but Darawyt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walker drops his hands momentarily and Darawyt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Darawyt punishes Walker's body with a nice straight punch.
Darawyt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Walker under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Walker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kenneth Darawyt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Darawyt scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Walker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Darawyt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#KD#
Darawyt lands a left and a right that send Walker crashing to the mat, dazed. Darawyt thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Walker is rocked!
Darawyt throws a monster overhand right that drops Walker! Darawyt follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenneth Darawyt! |
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Event:
NRC 14
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Frankies avoids the head kick by Walker.
#CL2#
Frankies gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walker tries to pull guard but Frankies won't allow it.
#TD2#
Frankies pulls Walker into guard.
Frankies manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Frankies trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker keeping full guard, as Frankies tries to pass.
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frankies.
Frankies works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Frankies trying to mount his opponent but Walker defends it.
Frankies winds up and cracks Walker with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Frankies tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Frankies throwing shots but Walker is blocking nicely.
Frankies drops an elbow to the side of Walker's head.
Frankies is nestled in close to Walker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Frankies is controlling the pace.
Frankies slips a nice elbow through Walker's hands, connecting with Walker's forehead.
Frankies is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Frankies wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Walker is trying to control but can't.
Frankies is keen to just control but Walker is a slippery customer.
Frankies trying to pass the guard but Walker defending well.
Frankies looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Frankies passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walker!
The referee warns Walker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Frankies lands a big elbow - Walker is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Walker is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Edgar Frankies!
A relieved looking Edgar Frankies 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:
NRC 5: Christmas Eve
Date: Dec 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Walker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamato looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Walker controls the position from side control.
Walker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yamato!
Walker controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Walker controlling his opponent. #T1#
Walker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Walker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yamato has given up his back.
Walker has good solid back control here. #T2##SUB#
Yamato defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Walker's arms. #SUB#
Yamato is trying to defend against the choke here but Walker has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Walker Tightens the hold and Yamato taps out furiously! Walker displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lance Walker! |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Jake Reaper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Reaper shoots in and gets a takedown into Walker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reaper (2) vs (0) Walker
Walker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Walker is trying to control the position but Reaper postures up.
Reaper tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Reaper trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Reaper from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Reaper is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Reaper trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Reaper wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Reaper trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom. #T3#
Reaper wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Walker has his foot on Reaper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reaper works his way back into a safe position though.
Reaper trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom. #T4#
Walker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reaper controls the pace.
Reaper wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving. #T5#
Reaper is really struggling to control Walker but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Walker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reaper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reaper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker 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.#T6#
Reaper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Reaper from controlling successfully. #T7#
Reaper tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reaper tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Reaper wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving. #T8#
Reaper wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Reaper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Walker trying to control the position.
#T9#
Reaper wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Reaper tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Walker wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker working a defensive guard here.
Reaper wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving. #T11#
Walker controls Reaper momentarily but Reaper frees himself.
Reaper wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Reaper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Reaper from controlling successfully. #T12##SUB2#
Walker looking for a guillotine here but Reaper defends easily.
Reaper wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving. #T13#
Reaper passes into half guard.
Reaper wants to pass to mount but Walker is defending the position.
Walker is looking to improve his position.
Reaper controlling the action here.
Reaper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walker on the ground.#T14#
Reaper is keen to just control but Walker is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
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