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Event:
Stepping Stone 97
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 3 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Christmas drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (0) Gambini
Christmas looking to pass the guard.
Christmas wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christmas is one step ahead there.
Gambini pulls Christmas in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini wants to sweep here but Christmas controlling him for the moment.
Christmas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Gambini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gambini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Christmas wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini looking for a sweep. Not yet Gambini, not yet.
Christmas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Gambini has Christmas pulled in close to control his posture.
Gambini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Christmas slips nicely into half guard.
Gambini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Christmas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gambini manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (2) Gambini#T3#
Gambini stands and throws Christmas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (2) vs (5) Gambini
Gambini moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Christmas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Christmas being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Christmas is trying to control Gambini's posture but Gambini avoids it.
Christmas is trying to escape the position but Gambini is controlling the position.
Gambini is looking to take a break and control but Christmas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Christmas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gambini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Gambini takes a little break here. Christmas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Gambini has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Christmas can't do much from the bottom here.
Christmas is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Christmas gets back to half guard.
Gambini wants to pass the guard but Christmas is defending well.
Gambini controlling the action here.
Christmas gets full guard.
Christmas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gambini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (4) vs (5) Gambini
Gambini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T7#
Christmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Gambini is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gambini holds on and takes a little breather.
Christmas content to stall in guard here.
Gambini controlling the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gambini.
Christmas trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom. #T8#
Gambini pulls Christmas in to control the position.
Christmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambini controlling the position.
Gambini wants to sweep but no luck.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Christmas from controlling successfully.
Christmas being controlled here momentarily.
Christmas trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom. #T9#
Christmas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gambini looking to control.
Gambini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Christmas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (4) vs (7) Gambini#SUB#
Christmas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gambini is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Christmas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Christmas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Christmas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gambini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Christmas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Christmas being controlled here, momentarily.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gambini is pushing down on Christmas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Christmas is fighting to maintain full guard but Gambini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gambini wants to take a breather but Christmas is having none of it.
Christmas tries to get to full guard but Gambini has control of the leg. #T12#
Gambini is trying to control the action in half guard but Christmas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Christmas is looking for a sweep. Gambini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Christmas is working hard here to advance position.
Gambini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Christmas is looking for a sweep. Gambini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Gambini 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.
Christmas is controlling Gambini's trapped leg to prevent Gambini from advancing to side control.
Christmas continues to stall.#T13#
Christmas wants to get back to full guard but Gambini has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (4) vs (10) Gambini
Christmas is trying desperately to improve position.
Christmas is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Advanced Fighting Systems, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Christmas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (6) vs (10) Gambini
Christmas pushing down on Gambini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gambini keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gambini wants to get back to full guard.#T14##SUB#
Christmas wants to work for an arm triangle but Gambini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Christmas wants to pass to mount but Gambini is defending the position.
Christmas is keen to just control but Gambini is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gambini is looking to improve his position.
Gambini holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 10 to 6.
Gino Gambini 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 92
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hole clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Christmas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hole clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Christmas (4) vs (0) Hole
Christmas controls the position.
Christmas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hole is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Christmas is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hole is defending well though. Christmas let's go of the attempt for now.
Christmas trying to control momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas avoiding Hole 's attempts to control his hands.
Christmas tries to keep control of the position but Hole is staying busy.#SUB#
Hole preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Christmas. #T1#
Hole trying to control the hands but Christmas breaks the grip.
Christmas tries to keep control of the position but Hole is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Hole's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Christmas doesn't have the hooks in and Hole manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (4) vs (2) Hole
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Christmas is retaining full guard.
Christmas controlling Hole's posture. #SUB#
Christmas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christmas wants to sweep but no luck.
Hole 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.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christmas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Hole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole content to stall in guard here.
Christmas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christmas keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Christmas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hole is one step ahead there. #T3#
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hole won't allow Christmas to sweep him here.
Christmas seems keen to control Hole's posture.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christmas controls Hole momentarily but Hole frees himself.
Hole pushes down on Christmas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hole works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (4) vs (5) Hole#T4#
Hole wants to control but Christmas is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hole wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Christmas, who protects the arm well.
Christmas is being controlled here.
Christmas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hole wants to control for a moment but Christmas uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hole prevents Christmas from improving his position.
Hole controlling the action here.#T5#
Christmas wants to improve his position but Hole is controlling well.
Hole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hole is trying to control the action in half guard but Christmas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hole stalling.
Hole passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (4) vs (8) Hole
Christmas is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Christmas can't do much from the bottom here.
Hole advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Christmas (4) vs (10) Hole
Christmas is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole wants to control the pace but Christmas is squirming around nicely.
Hole controlling from the full mount.
Hole looking to control but Christmas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Christmas is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Christmas is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Christmas is looking to escape.
Christmas doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Hole controlling from the full mount.
Hole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Christmas is looking to escape. #T8#
Hole content just to control the position here.
More stalling from Hole.
Christmas regains half guard.
Hole trying to control the pace.
Christmas keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T9#
Hole looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Christmas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hole wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
Hole content to stall in guard here.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christmas keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully. #T10#
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Christmas is trying to keep Hole in close.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Christmas pulls Hole in to control the position.
Hole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hole trying to control but Christmas is working from the bottom.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christmas is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hole content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Christmas has locked up a guillotine! Christmas's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hole is holding on here and Christmas must be using up a lot of energy. Hole has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Christmas gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). LLoyd Christmas!
LLoyd Christmas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Christmas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (0) Solo
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
Christmas 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.
Christmas preventing the sweep.
Solo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christmas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Christmas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo wants to hit a sweep here but Christmas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Solo there! Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (5) vs (0) Solo#T1#
Christmas content just to control the position here.
Solo is trying desperately to improve position.
Solo is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christmas fails to take his opponent's back.
Christmas trying to control but Solo is having none of it.
Christmas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Christmas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Solo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Christmas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Solo tries to lock up and control but Christmas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Solo tries to improve his position but Christmas has taken his back! Christmas has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Solo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Christmas pushes Solo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). LLoyd Christmas!
An out of breath LLoyd Christmas 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 82
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Christmas gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (0) Sherk
Sherk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christmas is thwarting Sherk's attempts to control the position.
Christmas trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Christmas works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (5) vs (0) Sherk#T1#
Sherk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sherk is still trying to improve position.
Christmas controlling the pace for now.
Sherk is desperately trying to improve his position but Christmas has a good base and remains in mount.
Christmas controlling the position easily from mount.
Sherk wants to control but Christmas is having none of it.#T2#
Sherk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christmas controlling from the full mount.
Christmas seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sherk is holding on tight.
Christmas controlling the pace for now. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Christmas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sherk is looking to escape.
Sherk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Christmas controlling from the full mount.
Christmas manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sherk to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (8) vs (0) Sherk
You can see the frustration on Sherk's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Christmas is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Christmas is hanging on to Sherk's back as he tries to escape.
Christmas trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sherk doesn't escape.
Christmas has the hooks in. Sherk is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sherk rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T5#
Sherk wants to improve his position but Christmas is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christmas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Christmas tries to pass to full mount but Sherk defends it.
Sherk is looking to control Christmas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sherk avoid being mounted?
Sherk tries to get to full guard but Christmas has control of the leg. #T6#
Christmas works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (11) vs (0) Sherk
Christmas is looking to take a break and control but Sherk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sherk struggling a bit here.
Sherk tries to buck Christmas off but Christmas is having none of it.
Christmas is looking to take a break and control but Sherk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sherk prevents Christmas from moving into mount. #T7#
Sherk is looking to reverse the position.
Christmas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Christmas moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Christmas (13) vs (0) Sherk
Christmas wants to take Sherk's back but he can't do it this time.
Christmas controlling the pace for now.
Sherk is looking to get to half guard.
Sherk tries to lock up and control but Christmas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Christmas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Christmas moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (16) vs (0) Sherk
What can Sherk do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T9#
Sherk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Christmas wants to take his opponent's back but Sherk doesn't allow it.
Christmas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sherk is looking to escape.
Sherk is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Sherk tries to hold on but Christmas pushes him away.
Christmas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Christmas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sherk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sherk is trying desperately to improve position.
Sherk is trying to escape the mount but Christmas keeps good control and instead manages to take Sherk's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (19) vs (0) Sherk#T11#
Christmas just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sherk looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Christmas.
Sherk just trying to survive but Christmas is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T12##SUB#
Christmas is looking for the choke from the back position but Sherk is controlling his hands well.
Sherk is in bad spot here.
Christmas doesn't have the hooks in and Sherk manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (19) vs (2) Sherk
Christmas is pulling down on Sherk's head. It's preventing any offense from Sherk, at least for the moment.
Christmas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sherk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (21) vs (2) Sherk#T13#
Christmas forces his way into half guard.
Christmas is taking a breather. Sherk 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.
Christmas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sherk for as long as he can get away with.
Sherk is looking to improve his position.
Sherk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Christmas is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T14#
Christmas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Christmas wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving.
Christmas preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christmas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christmas takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
LLoyd Christmas 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 81
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Christmas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Snowstrinski on his heels. He'll look to pass Snowstrinski's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski is trying to keep Christmas in close.
Christmas works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Christmas is trying to work for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending well.
Christmas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski is looking to improve his position.
Christmas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snowstrinski trying to hold on to Christmas's head to control him but Christmas postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Christmas 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.
Christmas controlling the action here.#T2#
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Christmas is very close to passing his half guard.
Snowstrinski tries to roll over but Christmas keeps him under control.
Christmas trying to mount his opponent but Snowstrinski defends it. #T3#
Christmas moves into full mount! Snowstrinski won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (5) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski stops Christmas from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Christmas controlling his opponent.
Christmas moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (8) vs (0) Snowstrinski#SUB#
Snowstrinski fending off the submission attempt from Christmas. #T4#
Snowstrinski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Christmas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Snowstrinski has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Christmas gets his hands free as Snowstrinski looks to control.
Christmas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5##SUB#
Christmas working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Christmas is hanging on to Snowstrinski's back as he tries to escape.
Snowstrinski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Snowstrinski trying to control the action but Christmas just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T6#
I would not like to be Snowstrinski right now.
Snowstrinski trying to control the hands but Christmas breaks the grip.
Snowstrinski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Christmas's guard. Nice work there by Snowstrinski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (8) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christmas has his hands on Snowstrinski's head, controlling the position.
Snowstrinski looking to sit in guard and control but Christmas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (10) vs (2) Snowstrinski#T7#
Snowstrinski can't keep his opponent in guard - Christmas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Snowstrinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Christmas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Snowstrinski won't allow Christmas to pass to mount.
Christmas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Christmas working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Snowstrinski's thigh. Snowstrinski counters though and makes it back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snowstrinski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (10) vs (4) Snowstrinski#T9#
Christmas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Christmas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Christmas dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (12) vs (4) Snowstrinski
Christmas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Christmas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snowstrinski's guard.
Christmas trying to pass the guard but Snowstrinski defending well.
Snowstrinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Christmas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T11#
Christmas tries to pass to full mount but Snowstrinski defends it.
Christmas trying to control the pace. #T12##SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Christmas trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christmas works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (15) vs (4) Snowstrinski#T13#
Christmas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Christmas fails to advance to Snowstrinski's back.
Christmas moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (18) vs (4) Snowstrinski
Christmas not allowing Snowstrinski to control his hands. #SUB#
Snowstrinski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Christmas. #T14##SUB#
Christmas looking to break Snowstrinski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Snowstrinski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Christmas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Snowstrinski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Christmas's guard. Nice work there by Snowstrinski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (18) vs (6) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snowstrinski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Snowstrinski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christmas takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
An out of breath LLoyd Christmas 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 75
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Plant darts in and clinches Christmas up against the cage.
Christmas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Plant is defending well.
Plant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Christmas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Plant clinches with his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Christmas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Christmas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Plant prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LLoyd Christmas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Christmas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Plant is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Christmas to the mat. Christmas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (0) vs (2) Plant
Plant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Plant controlling the pace.
It looks like Plant might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Plant has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Christmas gets full guard.#T1#
Plant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Christmas wants to sweep but no luck.
Plant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christmas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plant preventing the sweep.
Plant wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
Christmas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Christmas being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Christmas looking for a sweep. Not yet Christmas, not yet.
Christmas controlling the position.
Christmas wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Christmas is retaining full guard.
Plant wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
Christmas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (2) Plant
Christmas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plant is keeping the position for now.
Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
Plant has an active guard here but Christmas has managed to pass into half guard.
Christmas content to control rather than advance.
Christmas is looking to advance position but Plant won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Christmas seems content to control.
Christmas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Plant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christmas stays in close to Plant's body and controls the position.
Plant is trying to keep Christmas in close.
Plant controlling Christmas's posture. #T5#
Plant working a defensive guard here.
Christmas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Christmas advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (5) vs (2) Plant
Christmas is looking to take a break and control but Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plant tries to buck Christmas off but Christmas is having none of it.#T6#
You can see the frustration on Plant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Christmas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Plant is looking for a sweep.
Plant is trying to control Christmas's posture but Christmas avoids it.
Plant manages to work his way to half guard, despite Christmas's best efforts.
Christmas slows the pace down in half guard.
Plant wants to control but Christmas is keeping busy.
#T7#
Plant is looking for a sweep. Christmas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plant is concentrating on defense, preventing Christmas from advancing position.
Christmas passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (8) vs (2) Plant
Christmas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Plant is looking to escape.
Christmas fails to move to back control.
Christmas works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (11) vs (2) Plant#SUB#
Christmas is looking for the choke from the back position but Plant is controlling his hands well. #T8#
Plant rolls, trying to escape but Christmas keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Christmas controlling the positon.#SUB#
Christmas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Christmas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Plant trying to control the position but Christmas manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Christmas is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Plant defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Plant is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Christmas off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Plant is trying to break free.
#T9#
Plant trying to control the position but Christmas manages to sink in the hooks.
A lull in the action here.
Christmas is trying to stick to Plant's back but Plant is turning into Christmas. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Christmas's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Plant. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (11) vs (4) Plant
Christmas controlling Plant's posture.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Christmas is pulling down on Plant's head to control his posture.
Christmas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christmas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (13) vs (4) Plant
Plant trying to control from the bottom.
Christmas passes into side control, despite Plant's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (16) vs (4) Plant
Christmas tries to advance to mount but can't. #T11#
Christmas wants to control but Plant is keeping him busy.
Plant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plant is still trying to improve position.
Plant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Christmas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Plant, not yet. #T12#
Christmas is stalling in the full guard.
Plant keeping full guard, as Christmas tries to pass.
Plant looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Plant working a defensive guard here.
Christmas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plant trying to keep a closed guard but Christmas is proving a slippery customer.
Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Plant, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plant is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (16) vs (6) Plant
Christmas has control of Plant's left arm, preventing Plant from doing any damage.
Plant trying to control but Christmas is working from the bottom.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Christmas is retaining full guard. #T14#
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Christmas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Plant passes Christmas's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Plant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christmas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plant.
Christmas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christmas takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
LLoyd Christmas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 71
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; LLoyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Christmas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (0) vs (2) Christmas
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christmas stalling.
Spanks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Christmas advances to half guard.
Spanks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Christmas is working away from the top position though.
Christmas wants to control but Spanks is keeping him busy.
Christmas trying to pass the guard but Spanks defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas moves into full mount! Spanks won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (0) vs (5) Christmas
Spanks wants to control but Christmas is having none of it.
Christmas looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Spanks looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Spanks (0) vs (8) Christmas
Spanks can't escape the position.
Christmas is looking to control Spanks but Spanks is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Christmas keeps control of the position easily here as Spanks tries to buck him off.
Spanks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Spanks is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Christmas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Well, with Christmas on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Spanks is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T2#
Christmas controls the position.
Christmas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Christmas controls the position.
Spanks wants to control his opponent's hands but Christmas gets his hands free.
Spanks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Spanks is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Spanks is trying to control but Christmas manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (0) vs (11) Christmas#SUB2#
Spanks tries to improve his position but Christmas has taken his back! Christmas has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Spanks tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Christmas pushes Spanks away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). LLoyd Christmas!
A victorious LLoyd Christmas 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:
Stepping Stone 67
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Abel Hug! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; LLoyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Hug gets a clinch.
Christmas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hug.
Hug has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Christmas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hug tries to score a body lock takedown but Christmas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Hug. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hug tries to score a body lock takedown but Christmas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Christmas is pressed up against the cage. Hug has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Christmas down to the mat. Christmas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Christmas gets tackled into the cage by Hug. Hug maintains the clinch.
Hug has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Christmas after a bit of a struggle.
Hug drops down looking for an ankle pick but Christmas pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Hug gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Christmas to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hug (0) vs (2) Christmas
Hug looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas pushes down on Hug's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hug controlling the position well. #T1#
Hug wants to control but Christmas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Christmas is keen to just control but Hug is a slippery customer.
Christmas controlling the action here.
Christmas passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hug (0) vs (5) Christmas
Hug manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (2) vs (5) Christmas
Christmas wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Christmas is trying to maintain the position but Hug is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Christmas looking for submissions off his back.
Christmas tries to get to full guard but Hug has control of the leg.
Christmas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hug controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Christmas has his foot on Hug's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hug works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Christmas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Christmas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christmas wants to hit a sweep here but Hug passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Christmas there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hug (5) vs (5) Christmas
Hug sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Christmas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hug tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Christmas tries to hold on but Hug postures up.
Hug content just to control the position here.
Christmas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Christmas regains half guard.
Christmas trying to hold on to Hug's head to control him but Hug postures up.
Hug prevents Christmas from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hug in particular looking to stall.
Christmas is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Hug is thwarting Christmas's attempts to control the position.
Christmas is trying to get back to full guard.
Hug sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Christmas is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Christmas tries to roll over but Hug keeps him under control.
Christmas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hug stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christmas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christmas wants to sweep here but Hug controlling him for the moment.
Christmas managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Hug got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christmas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hug has managed to get both his arms back between Christmas's legs - danger averted.#T8#
Hug engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Hug from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Christmas working for a triangle but Hug defends it easily.
Hug has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Christmas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hug can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Hug being controlled here momentarily.
Christmas is trying to control the position but Hug postures up.
Hug controls from within his opponent's guard.
Christmas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Christmas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hug manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (5) vs (7) Christmas
Christmas trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Christmas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hug looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hug looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hug! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hug (9) vs (7) Christmas
Christmas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hug wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Hug controlling the position from side mount.
Christmas is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hug is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hug (11) vs (7) Christmas
Hug looking to control and managing it successfully.
Christmas tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Christmas wants to control but Hug is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Christmas wants to control but Hug is having none of it.
Christmas is desperately trying to improve his position but Hug has a good base and remains in mount.
Hug sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Christmas working to try and regain half guard.
Christmas looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hug (14) vs (7) Christmas
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hug controlling the positon.
Hug has the hooks in. Christmas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Christmas trying to control the action but Hug just sinks the hooks in.
Christmas wants to escape the position.
Christmas trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hug keeps control of the position as Christmas tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Christmas trying to control the hands but Hug won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hug takes the fight on points by 14 to 7. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Christmas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gracie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gracie's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (0) Gracie
Christmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Christmas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is not content to let Christmas control the position. #SUB#
Christmas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Christmas keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Christmas working away.
Gracie is not content to let Christmas control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Christmas trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Christmas's best efforts.#T2#
Gracie tries to roll over but Christmas keeps him under control.
Christmas trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #SUB#
Christmas is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Christmas to get the leverage.
Christmas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (8) vs (0) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Christmas works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (11) vs (0) Gracie
Christmas wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Christmas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Christmas working for the choke. #SUB#
Christmas looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Gracie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gracie trying to control the action but Christmas just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Christmas's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4##SUB#
Christmas patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Christmas looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Christmas is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Gracie won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Christmas off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). LLoyd Christmas!
A relieved looking LLoyd Christmas 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 59
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Wanderlei Rua! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; LLoyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Christmas fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Christmas or perhaps it was just good defense by Rua, which made it look bad.
Rua tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christmas manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Christmas tries to keep at a distance but Rua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Christmas gets underhooks to prevent Rua's takedown attempt.
Rua is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Rua has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Christmas regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rua (2) vs (0) Christmas
Rua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Christmas trying to keep a closed guard but Rua is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christmas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christmas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Christmas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Christmas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rua sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rua'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.
Christmas trying to control the position.
#T2#
Rua passes Christmas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Christmas tries to get to full guard but Rua has control of the leg.
Christmas wants to control but Rua is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rua trying to pass the guard but Christmas defending well.
Christmas is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua controlling the pace. #T3#
Christmas manages to get to full guard.
Rua 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.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Christmas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christmas being controlled here, momentarily.
Christmas wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Christmas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Christmas 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.
Christmas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rua has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (5) vs (0) Christmas
Christmas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Christmas looks to move to half guard but instead Rua has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rua (7) vs (0) Christmas
Christmas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Rua controlling from the full mount.
Christmas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rua moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Rua (10) vs (0) Christmas
Christmas tries to escape but Rua has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Christmas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Christmas wants to control but Rua is keeping busy.
Christmas is looking for a sweep. Rua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Rua content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Christmas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rua is controlling the pace.
#T7##SUB2#
Christmas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rua prevents Christmas from improving his position.
Well, if Rua 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.
#T8#
Christmas trying to hold on to Rua's head to control him but Rua postures up.
Rua is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Christmas wants to get back to full guard but Rua has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (13) vs (0) Christmas
Rua wants to take his opponent's back but Christmas doesn't allow it.
Rua controlling the pace for now.
Christmas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T9#
Christmas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rua is working away from the top position though.
Rua with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Christmas is trying to maintain the position but Rua is very close to passing his half guard.
Christmas tries to get to full guard but Rua has control of the leg. #T10#
Rua is looking to advance position but Christmas won't allow it.
Rua is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rua works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (16) vs (0) Christmas
Rua sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Rua manages to capitalize on a mistake by Christmas to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rua (19) vs (0) Christmas
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Christmas can't escape the position.
What can Christmas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Rua gets his hands free as Christmas looks to control.
Rua is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Christmas rolls, trying to escape but Rua keeps control of the position.
Christmas keeps trying to improve his position.
What can Christmas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
Rua is hanging on to Christmas's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rua controlling the positon.
Christmas trying to control but not successfully.
Christmas can't escape the position.
Rua doesn't have the hooks in and Christmas manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rua (19) vs (2) Christmas
Christmas won't allow Rua to sweep him here. #T14#
Christmas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.
Rua is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christmas wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christmas looking to pass the guard.
Christmas wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Wanderlei Rua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 55
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; LLoyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Schaubi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Christmas can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Schaubi jumps guard and drags Christmas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Christmas tries to pass.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Christmas from controlling successfully.
Schaubi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schaubi trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Christmas from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Christmas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schaubi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christmas has managed to get both his arms back between Schaubi's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Schaubi has his foot on Christmas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christmas works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christmas preventing the sweep.
Christmas trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Schaubi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Christmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Christmas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Schaubi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Christmas won't allow Schaubi to sweep him here.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Christmas tries to pass. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schaubi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (0) Christmas
Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (0) Christmas
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Christmas can't do much from the bottom here.
Christmas is not content to let Schaubi control the position. #T4#
Christmas gets back to half guard.
Schaubi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christmas keeps working. #SUB#
Schaubi seems to be working for a kimura but Christmas defends the submission attempt.
Christmas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Christmas trying to hold on to Schaubi's head to control him but Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi is keen to just control but Christmas is a slippery customer.
Schaubi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Christmas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Schaubi is looking for a kimura but Christmas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schaubi to get the leverage.
Christmas tries to get to full guard but Schaubi has control of the leg. #T6#
Christmas wants to control but Schaubi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schaubi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (8) vs (0) Christmas
Christmas is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Schaubi is working for a guillotine from mount but Christmas frees his head quite easily.
Christmas regains half guard.#T7##SUB#
Schaubi seems to be looking for submissions.
Schaubi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (11) vs (0) Christmas
Christmas manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Schaubi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Christmas is just riding it out for now. Schaubi eventually gives up the hold.
Schaubi is trying to control the action in half guard but Christmas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Schaubi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Christmas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Christmas is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaubi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Christmas! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (14) vs (0) Christmas
Christmas tries to lock up and control but Schaubi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Schaubi goes for an armbar but Christmas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Christmas. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (14) vs (2) Christmas
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Christmas from controlling successfully. #T9#
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Christmas tries to pass.
Christmas passes Schaubi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schaubi is looking for a sweep. Christmas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Christmas is working for a kimura but Schaubi is defending it quite comfortably.
Schaubi tries to roll over but Christmas keeps him under control.#T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Schaubi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Christmas trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christmas trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Christmas being controlled here momentarily.
Schaubi wants to sweep here but Christmas controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Schaubi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (16) vs (2) Christmas
Schaubi wants to pass the guard but Christmas is keeping the position.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Schaubi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Christmas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Schaubi stacks Christmas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Schaubi! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (19) vs (2) Christmas#T12#
Christmas can't do much from the bottom here.
Christmas tries to improve position but can't.
Christmas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Christmas prevents Schaubi from improving position.
Christmas tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Schaubi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (21) vs (2) Christmas#T13##SUB#
Schaubi goes for an armbar but Christmas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Christmas. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (21) vs (4) Christmas
Christmas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (21) vs (7) Christmas
Schaubi is trying to improve his position.
Schaubi is trying to control Christmas's posture but Christmas avoids it.
Schaubi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Christmas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Schaubi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Christmas's best efforts.#SUB2#
Christmas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schaubi is just riding it out for now. Christmas eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Christmas is looking for a kimura but Schaubi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Christmas to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi wants to improve his position but Christmas is controlling well.
Christmas is trying to control. Schaubi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 21 to 7.
Post fight, Abu Schaubi stared into the camera and said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Nori Tatewaki!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Christmas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tatewaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (0) Tatewaki
Tatewaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christmas passes Tatewaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Christmas trying to control the action but Tatewaki is working from the bottom.
Christmas uses his free foot to push down on Tatewaki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tatewaki. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (5) vs (0) Tatewaki
Christmas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tatewaki wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (8) vs (0) Tatewaki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas keeps control of the position as Tatewaki tries to break free.
#SUB#
Christmas tightening his grip on Tatewaki, looking for the choke.
Christmas has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tatewaki's body.
#T1##SUB#
Tatewaki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tatewaki tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Christmas has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Tatewaki is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). LLoyd Christmas!
During a confident post fight interview, LLoyd Christmas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 45
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Christmas.#TD2#
Barnes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Christmas can't fight it off and eventually Barnes manages to take the fight to the floor. Christmas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (0) vs (2) Barnes
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Christmas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christmas wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Christmas is looking to cinch up a triangle. Barnes throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Christmas's body to avoid the submission. Christmas has instead reached around Barnes's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Christmas arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). LLoyd Christmas!
After winning the bout, LLoyd Christmas 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 42
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Stephan Letter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; LLoyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Christmas shoots in and bounces Letter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Letter (0) vs (2) Christmas
Christmas is pushing down on Letter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Letter is fighting to maintain full guard but Christmas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Letter wants to improve his position but Christmas is controlling well.
Christmas wants to control but Letter is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Christmas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Letter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Christmas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Christmas in particular looking to stall.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Letter tries to get to full guard but Christmas has control of the leg.
Letter is positioning himself well to prevent Christmas advancing to mount.
Christmas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Christmas is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Letter to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Christmas wants to control from the top but Letter keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Christmas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Letter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Christmas has Letter in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Letter (2) vs (2) Christmas
Letter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Christmas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Letter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Christmas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Letter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Letter postures up.
#T3#
Christmas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Letter postures up.
Letter stays in close to Christmas's body and controls the position.
Christmas wants to control the position but Letter says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christmas wants to control but Letter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Letter slows the pace down in half guard.
Letter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Christmas for as long as he can get away with.#T4##SUB2#
Christmas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Letter pulls his head out easily.
Christmas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Christmas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Letter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Christmas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Letter (2) vs (4) Christmas#T5##SUB2#
Christmas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Letter dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Letter (4) vs (4) Christmas
Christmas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Letter controls the pace.#SUB2#
Christmas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Letter has passed into half guard!
Christmas is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Christmas won't allow Letter to pass to mount.
Christmas tries to roll over but Letter keeps him under control.
Letter controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Christmas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Letter pulls his head out easily.
Letter prevents Christmas from improving his position.
Letter is taking a breather. Christmas 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.#T7#
Christmas wants to control but Letter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Christmas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Letter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Christmas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Letter pulls his head out easily.
Letter wants to pass the guard but Christmas is defending well.
Letter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Christmas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8##SUB#
Letter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Letter prevents Christmas from improving his position.
Letter controlling the pace. #T9#
Christmas tries to get to full guard but Letter has control of the leg.
Christmas wants to control but Letter is keeping busy.
Letter controlling the action here.#T10#
Christmas trying to control here.
Letter tries to pass to full mount but Christmas defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christmas is looking for a sweep. Letter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Christmas actively working from the bottom here.
Christmas is looking for a sweep. Letter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Well, if Letter 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.
Christmas wants to get back to full guard.
Letter stalling.
Letter trying to mount his opponent but Christmas defends it.
Letter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Christmas is controlling Letter's trapped leg to prevent Letter from advancing to side control.#T12#
Christmas manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Christmas is looking for a triangle here but Letter uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Letter (7) vs (4) Christmas
Christmas is trying to improve his position.
Letter is staying tight to Christmas's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T13#
Christmas regains half guard.
Letter controlling the action here.
Christmas manages to get to full guard.
Christmas is looking to sweep but instead, Letter has passed into half guard.
Christmas is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Christmas wants to control but Letter is keeping busy.
Christmas wants to improve his position but Letter is controlling well.
Christmas is pressing down on Letter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Christmas being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Christmas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Letter takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
After the big win, Stephan Letter made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 37
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Miles Knox! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; LLoyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Christmas misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Knox counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Knox (2) vs (0) Christmas
Well, if Knox 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.
Christmas wants to improve his position but Knox is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox wants to pass to mount but Christmas is defending the position.
Knox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Christmas trying to hold on to Knox's head to control him but Knox postures up.
#T1#
Christmas is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Christmas trying to control from the bottom.
Christmas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Christmas pulls Knox in close to his closed guard and prevents Knox from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Christmas looking to control.
Christmas wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Knox wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
Christmas is controlling Knox's posture.#T3#
Christmas trying to control the position.
Christmas can't keep his opponent in guard - Knox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Knox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Christmas trying to control from the bottom.
Christmas manages to get to full guard.
Knox looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Christmas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knox is aware though and is defending well.
Christmas wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Christmas is trying to control the position but Knox postures up.
Knox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christmas is keeping the position for now.
Christmas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christmas pulls Knox in close to prevent any damage.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully. #T5#
Christmas seems keen to control Knox's posture.
Knox stopping the sweep attempt from Christmas.
Knox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Christmas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.
Knox looking to pass the guard. #T6##SUB2#
Christmas looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
Christmas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Christmas trying to control the position.
Christmas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Christmas keeping full guard, as Knox tries to pass.
Knox won't allow Christmas to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Christmas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Knox has picked Christmas up and slammed him! Christmas can't keep hold of the triangle and Knox manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Knox (5) vs (0) Christmas
Christmas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Knox trying to mount his opponent but Christmas defends it.
Christmas trying to control from the bottom.
Knox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christmas keeps working. #T8#
Christmas gets back to full guard.
Christmas trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Christmas is keeping the position.
Christmas looking to control.
Christmas has Knox pulled in close to control his posture.
Christmas is trying to control the position but Knox postures up.
Knox forces his way into half guard.#T9#
Christmas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Christmas gets full guard.
Christmas wants to sweep but no luck.
Knox looking to sit in guard and control but Christmas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (5) vs (2) Christmas
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Knox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christmas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christmas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knox is trying to control the position but Christmas postures up. #T10##SUB#
Knox working for a triangle but Christmas defends it easily.
Christmas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Christmas trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Christmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard. #T11#
Knox keeping moving, preventing Christmas from controlling successfully.
Christmas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Knox manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (7) vs (2) Christmas
Christmas is looking to sweep but instead, Knox has passed into half guard.
Christmas is looking for a sweep. Knox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knox seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christmas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Christmas trying to hold on to Knox's head to control him but Knox postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Knox in particular looking to stall.
Christmas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christmas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Christmas tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Knox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christmas keeps working. #T13#
Christmas tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Knox tries to pass the half guard into mount. Christmas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Christmas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Knox preventing the sweep.
Christmas keeping full guard, as Knox tries to pass.
Christmas looking to control.
#T14#
Christmas has control of Knox's left arm, preventing Knox from doing any damage.
Knox passes Christmas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Knox 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.
Christmas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christmas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox preventing the sweep.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knox takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
As Miles Knox got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: PIRANHA '. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 33
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ray White!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Christmas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. White looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Christmas (4) vs (0) White
White tries to buck Christmas off but Christmas is having none of it.
White wants to control but Christmas postures up.
Christmas staying calm.
White prevents Christmas from improving position.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
White trying to remain calm as Christmas controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
White is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
White sneaks back into half guard.
White wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. White manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christmas passes White's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Christmas controlling the action here.
Christmas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
White is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christmas content to control rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Christmas pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White trying to control from the bottom.
Christmas moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (7) vs (0) White
White is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Christmas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White, who protects the arm well.
White looks to move to half guard but instead Christmas has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Christmas (9) vs (0) White#T3#
Christmas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
White is trying to reverse the position but instead Christmas has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (12) vs (0) White#SUB#
White preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Christmas.
Christmas really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for White.
Christmas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Christmas is persistently looking for the submission but White is defending it well.
White is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Christmas slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Christmas working for a choke but White is defending well. #SUB#
Christmas is looking for the choke from the back position but White is controlling his hands well.
Christmas really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for White.
Christmas avoiding White 's attempts to control his hands. #T5#
Christmas is hanging on to White's back as he tries to escape.
Christmas controlling from the back.
White turns into Christmas and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (12) vs (2) White
White wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
White wants to pass the guard but Christmas is keeping the position.
White is fighting to break Christmas's control of his arms but Christmas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Christmas is retaining full guard. #T6#
Christmas is pulling down on White's head. It's preventing any offense from White, at least for the moment.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Christmas working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
Christmas being controlled here, momentarily.
White won't allow Christmas to sweep him here. #T7#
White controls from within his opponent's guard.
White wants to pass the guard but Christmas is keeping the position.
Christmas wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
Christmas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Christmas is looking for a triangle here but White uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (12) vs (5) White#SUB2#
White tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8#
White trying to control the action but Christmas is working from the bottom.
Christmas can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
White goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Christmas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for White but great work by Christmas. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Christmas (16) vs (5) White#SUB#
Christmas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T9#
A lull in the action here as Christmas stalls from top position.#SUB#
White is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Christmas's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Christmas! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and White has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). LLoyd Christmas!
A victorious LLoyd Christmas 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:
Stepping Stone 30
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; LLoyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kersikov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) Christmas
Christmas is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Christmas is being controlled here.
Christmas tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christmas keeps working.
Christmas is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas prevents Kersikov from moving into mount.
Christmas is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov working away.#T1#
Christmas tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Kersikov taking a breather here.
Christmas can't do much from the bottom here.
Christmas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kersikov's best efforts.
Christmas gets full guard.
Christmas is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Christmas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Christmas is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Christmas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Christmas
Kersikov trying to control but Christmas postures up.
Christmas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Christmas is looking to pass Kersikov's guard but actually Kersikov recovers to full guard.
Christmas is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Christmas has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Christmas wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Christmas keeps him under control.
Christmas is stalling here. Kersikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Christmas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kersikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) Christmas
Christmas is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov controlling from side mount.
Christmas is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Christmas wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Christmas tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Kersikov works to advance to full mount. Christmas defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Christmas
Christmas is looking to get to half guard.
Christmas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Christmas is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Christmas keeping hold of Kersikov's head, controlling as best he can.
Christmas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Christmas wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Christmas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6#
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Christmas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (4) Christmas
Christmas looking to pass the guard.
Christmas forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Kersikov trying to hold on to Christmas's head to control him but Christmas postures up.
Christmas passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (7) Christmas
Christmas with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Christmas looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Christmas controlling the pace for now.
Christmas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Christmas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (10) Christmas#SUB2#
Christmas looking for the choke but no joy. #T9#
Christmas controls the action.
Kersikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Christmas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Christmas is looking to work his way around to Kersikov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T10#
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Christmas wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Christmas on the ground.
Kersikov is controlling an arm, preventing Christmas from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Christmas trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Christmas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T11#
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Christmas's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Kersikov is controlling an arm, preventing Christmas from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Christmas looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Christmas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Christmas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape. #T13#
Christmas is trying to take his opponent's back.
Christmas tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Christmas trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christmas wants to take his opponent's back but Kersikov doesn't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Christmas gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Christmas wins on points by 11 to 10.
An out of breath LLoyd Christmas 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; LLoyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mason shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Christmas is trying to defend but Mason finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Christmas
Mason wants to control but Christmas is keeping him busy.
Christmas is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason wants to pass to mount but Christmas is defending the position. #SUB#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura but Christmas is defending well.
Mason is keen to just control but Christmas is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Christmas is trying to get back to full guard.
Christmas is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Christmas avoid being mounted?
Mason performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Christmas wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
Christmas gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Mason trying to control but Christmas is working from the bottom.
Christmas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
Christmas keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.
Mason controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Christmas pulls Mason in to control the position.
Christmas working a defensive guard here.
Christmas is adopting a defensive guard.
Christmas is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Christmas.
Christmas is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Christmas wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
#T4##SUB#
Mason is working for a kimura but Christmas is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mason wants to work for an arm triangle but Christmas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Christmas is looking to improve his position.
Christmas is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard.
Christmas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Christmas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Christmas tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mason is working for a kimura but Christmas is defending it quite comfortably.
Christmas is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason trying to pass the guard but Christmas defending well. #SUB#
Mason is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6#
Christmas is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Christmas wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Christmas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mason wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Christmas is keeping the position.
Christmas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Christmas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (2) Christmas#SUB#
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christmas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christmas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Mason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason trying to control the position.
#T8#
Christmas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (5) Christmas
Mason prevents Christmas from moving into mount.
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Christmas trying to control the position but Mason is working away.
Mason is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Christmas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mason sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Christmas wants to advance to full mount but Mason doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Mason has his foot on Christmas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christmas works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mason has his foot on Christmas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christmas works his way back into a safe position though.
Christmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christmas content to stall in guard here. #T10##SUB#
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christmas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christmas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Christmas looking to pass the guard.
Mason is trying to control the position but Christmas postures up. #T11#
Christmas wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Christmas pushes down on Mason's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Christmas moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (8) Christmas
Mason tries to buck Christmas off but Christmas is having none of it.
Christmas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Christmas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T12#
Christmas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Christmas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christmas trying to mount his opponent but Mason defends it. #T13#
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christmas trying to control from half guard but Mason is working away.
Mason gets full guard.
Christmas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (11) Christmas
Christmas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T14#
Mason tries to bench press Christmas off him but Christmas keeps the position. #SUB2#
Christmas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mason has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mason prevents Christmas from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christmas controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christmas wins on points by 11 to 2.
After winning the bout, LLoyd Christmas 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:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Christmas gets tackled into the cage by Jafar. Jafar maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Jafar successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jafar holds on and takes a little breather.
Christmas content to stall in guard here.
Christmas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christmas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jafar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (0) vs (2) Jafar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar 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.
Jafar postures up.
#T1#
Jafar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Christmas is keeping the position.
Christmas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christmas being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
It looks like Jafar 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.
Christmas trying to control the position.
Jafar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Christmas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Christmas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (2) Jafar#SUB#
Christmas is looking for a kimura but Jafar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Christmas to get the leverage.
Jafar is not content to let Christmas control the position.#T3#
Christmas works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (5) vs (2) Jafar
Christmas controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Christmas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jafar has worked his arm free - good work by Jafar!
Jafar trying to remain calm as Christmas controls from the top position.
Jafar 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.#T4#
Christmas tries to move to mount but Jafar blocks the move with his legs.
Jafar is not content to let Christmas control the position.
Jafar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Christmas off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Christmas (5) vs (6) Jafar
Jafar controlling the position well here. Christmas rolled but Jafar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Well, with Jafar on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Christmas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Christmas is really stuck here.
#T5#
Jafar controlling the position well here. Christmas rolled but Jafar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Christmas tries to escape but Jafar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Christmas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jafar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Christmas tries to escape but Jafar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jafar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T6#
Christmas trying to control the position but Jafar manages to sink in the hooks.
Christmas is really stuck here.
Jafar controlling the position well here. Christmas rolled but Jafar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Christmas tries to escape but Jafar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Jafar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jafar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
Christmas is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Jafar working for a choke but Christmas is defending well.
Christmas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jafar.
#T8#
Jafar is riding his opponent, not letting Christmas buck him off.
Jafar keeps control of the position as Christmas tries to break free.
Jafar wants to control but Christmas manages to buck him off and is now in Jafar's guard! Nice work there by Christmas! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (7) vs (6) Jafar
Christmas trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jafar, not yet.
Christmas 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.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Christmas from controlling successfully. #T9#
Jafar managing to control the position. #SUB#
Christmas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jafar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Christmas has Jafar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (7) vs (8) Jafar
Christmas working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Christmas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jafar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jafar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T10#
Jafar advances to half guard.
Christmas is looking to control Jafar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Christmas avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Jafar is looking for a kimura here.
Jafar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jafar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Christmas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jafar keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Christmas wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jafar tries to pass to full mount but Christmas defends it.
Christmas is looking to improve his position.
Jafar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Christmas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Christmas tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
Jafar trying to control the pace. #T12#
Jafar tries to pass to full mount but Christmas defends it.
Christmas wants to get back to full guard.
Jafar trying to control the pace.
Christmas tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.#T13#
Jafar passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (7) vs (11) Jafar
Christmas is trying to escape the mount but Jafar keeps good control and instead manages to take Christmas's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (7) vs (14) Jafar
Jafar has good solid back control here.
Jafar has the hooks in. Christmas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Christmas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
Jafar trying to mount his opponent but Christmas defends it.
Christmas is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Jafar seems content to control.
Christmas trying to hold on to Jafar's head to control him but Jafar postures up.
Jafar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (7) vs (17) Jafar
Christmas wants to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar wins on points by 17 to 7.
After the big win, Nuri Jafar made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Savage Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Gerald Humpdywonk!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Christmas or perhaps it was just good defense by Humpdywonk, which made it look bad. #TD#
Christmas dives in and scores a takedown into Humpdywonk's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (0) Humpdywonk
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Humpdywonk is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (2) Humpdywonk
Christmas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Humpdywonk wants to pass the guard but Christmas is keeping the position.#SUB#
Christmas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Humpdywonk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Humpdywonk 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.#SUB#
Christmas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Humpdywonk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Humpdywonk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Humpdywonk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christmas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Humpdywonk passes Christmas's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Christmas tries to get to full guard but Humpdywonk has control of the leg.
Christmas is not content to let Humpdywonk control the position.
Christmas is looking to improve his position.
Humpdywonk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Christmas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Christmas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Christmas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (4) vs (2) Humpdywonk#SUB#
Humpdywonk is defending against the submission attempts here by Christmas.
Christmas performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Humpdywonk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Humpdywonk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Christmas controls the pace.
Humpdywonk tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Christmas drops back looking for a leg! Humpdywonk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Humpdywonk manages to kick Christmas off! Christmas jumps back into Humpdywonk's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Humpdywonk trying to keep a closed guard but Christmas is proving a slippery customer.
Christmas pushing down on Humpdywonk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Christmas is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T3#
Humpdywonk is trying to keep Christmas in close.
Christmas stopping the sweep attempt from Humpdywonk.
Humpdywonk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Humpdywonk wants to sweep here but Christmas controlling him for the moment.
Christmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Humpdywonk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Humpdywonk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Christmas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (4) vs (4) Humpdywonk
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christmas is controlling Humpdywonk's posture.
Humpdywonk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Humpdywonk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Humpdywonk wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
Christmas pulls Humpdywonk in close to his closed guard and prevents Humpdywonk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Humpdywonk passes into half guard.
Humpdywonk wants to pass to mount but Christmas is defending the position.
Humpdywonk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Christmas trying to control but Humpdywonk postures up.
Humpdywonk is stalling here. Christmas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Humpdywonk seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Christmas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Christmas (8) vs (4) Humpdywonk
Humpdywonk tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Christmas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Christmas (10) vs (4) Humpdywonk#T5#
Humpdywonk is squirming around, avoiding Christmas's attempts to control the action.
Humpdywonk is working to get back to half guard.
Humpdywonk has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (13) vs (4) Humpdywonk#SUB#
Christmas is persistently looking for the submission but Humpdywonk is defending it well.
#SUB#
Christmas has his arm under Humpdywonk's chin here. Game over son! Christmas squeezes tightly and Humpdywonk is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). LLoyd Christmas!
A very excited looking LLoyd Christmas 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 10
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Juanito Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Christmas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cortez gets underhooks to prevent Christmas's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Cortez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Christmas regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (0) vs (2) Cortez
Cortez won't allow Christmas to sweep him here.
Cortez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Christmas working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Christmas has his foot on Cortez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cortez works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
Cortez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving. #T1#
Christmas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cortez is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
Christmas is trying to control the position but Cortez postures up.
Cortez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christmas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
Christmas wants to sweep here but Cortez controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Cortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christmas is keeping the position for now.
Christmas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christmas looking for a sweep. Not yet Christmas, not yet. #SUB2#
Cortez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Christmas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Christmas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (2) Cortez
Christmas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (5) vs (2) Cortez
Cortez is trying to control Christmas's posture but Christmas avoids it.
Christmas controls the position.
Cortez prevents Christmas from moving into mount.
Christmas trying to control the position but Cortez is working away. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Christmas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Christmas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cortez tries to bench press Christmas off him but Christmas keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cortez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Christmas is looking to take a break and control but Cortez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christmas is really struggling to control Cortez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cortez is trying to control Christmas's posture but Christmas avoids it.
Cortez trying to remain calm as Christmas controls from the top position.#T4#
Christmas is looking to take a break and control but Cortez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Cortez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Christmas tries to move to mount but Cortez blocks the move with his legs.
Cortez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (5) vs (4) Cortez
Cortez prevents Christmas from improving his position.
Cortez is looking to take a break and control but Christmas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christmas keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T5#
Cortez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Cortez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Christmas sees it coming and defends easily.
Cortez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cortez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christmas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christmas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Christmas wants to sweep but no luck.
Christmas working a defensive guard here.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Christmas is keeping the position.
Cortez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving. #T6#
Christmas is adopting a defensive guard.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Christmas is retaining full guard.
Cortez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Christmas is trying to keep Cortez in close.
#T7#
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cortez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Christmas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Christmas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (7) vs (4) Cortez
Christmas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now.
Cortez is controlling Christmas's posture.
Cortez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christmas is one step ahead there. #T8#
Cortez is trying to control the position but Christmas postures up.
Christmas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cortez keeping full guard, as Christmas tries to pass.
Cortez controlling Christmas's posture.
Christmas pushes down on Cortez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cortez is looking to control Christmas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cortez avoid being mounted?
Christmas tries to pass to full mount but Cortez defends it. #T9#
Christmas trying to control the action but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Christmas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (10) vs (4) Cortez
Christmas content just to control the position here.
Cortez is trying to reverse the position but instead Christmas has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (13) vs (4) Cortez
Christmas avoiding Cortez 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Cortez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Christmas.
Cortez tries to roll but Christmas sticks to his back.
Christmas struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T10#
Cortez wants to escape the position.
Cortez staying busy and making it hard for Christmas to control.
Christmas trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cortez doesn't escape.
Cortez is in bad spot here.
Cortez trying to control the position but Christmas manages to sink in the hooks.
Cortez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Christmas is staying active.
Cortez tries to roll but Christmas sticks to his back.
Cortez prevents Christmas from getting a body triangle.
Cortez can't escape the position.
#T11#
Christmas controls the position.
Cortez tries to roll but Christmas sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Christmas's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cortez is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Christmas working for the choke.
Christmas not allowing Cortez to control his hands. #SUB#
Christmas has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cortez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cortez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T12#
Christmas prevents Cortez from getting the reversal.
Cortez is squirming around, avoiding Christmas's attempts to control the action.
Cortez gets back to half guard.
Christmas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cortez! Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (16) vs (4) Cortez
Christmas looking to control but Cortez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Christmas has hold of Cortez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cortez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cortez tries to lock up and control but Christmas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Christmas controlling from mount.
Cortez tries to reverse the position but Christmas maintains control.
Cortez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cortez wants to improve his position but Christmas is controlling well.
#SUB#
Christmas 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.
Cortez is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Christmas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cortez is looking for a sweep. Christmas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cortez is still trying to improve position.
Christmas trying to control the action but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Cortez is looking to improve his position.
Christmas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cortez is looking for a sweep. Christmas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christmas takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
An out of breath LLoyd Christmas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Juanito Cortez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Christmas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mamontov defends well and Christmas ends up having to push Mamontov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Mamontov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mamontov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mamontov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamontov, not yet. #SUB2#
Christmas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Christmas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamontov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamontov trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Christmas is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mamontov looking for a guillotine here but Christmas defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mamontov looking for a guillotine here but Christmas defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christmas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamontov is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Mamontov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mamontov trying to keep a closed guard but Christmas is proving a slippery customer.
Mamontov has Christmas pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Mamontov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Christmas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mamontov. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (3) vs (0) Mamontov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mamontov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Christmas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mamontov sneaks back into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Mamontov actively working from the bottom here.
Christmas trying to control the action but Mamontov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mamontov is defending against the submission attempts here by Christmas.
#SUB#
Christmas is looking for a kimura but Mamontov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Christmas to get the leverage.
Mamontov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Christmas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Christmas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Christmas (3) vs (4) Mamontov
Mamontov controlling well, preventing Christmas from escaping the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Mamontov has got one arm under Christmas's chin. This could be trouble... Christmas trying to control the other hand but Mamontov gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Christmas has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Slon Mamontov! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 5
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ozymandias gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Christmas to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (0) Ozymandias
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Christmas controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias keeps trying to improve his position.
Ozymandias pulls Christmas in to control the position.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Christmas tries to pass.
Christmas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Christmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christmas won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Christmas tries to pass.
Christmas stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias.
Christmas is fighting to break Ozymandias's control of his arms but Ozymandias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ozymandias looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Christmas stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias.
Christmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias is adopting a defensive guard.
Christmas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Christmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christmas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christmas is one step ahead there.
Christmas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias trying to control the position here.
Ozymandias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozymandias is adopting a defensive guard.
Christmas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Ozymandias is controlling Christmas's posture.
Christmas wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Ozymandias has control of Christmas's left arm, preventing Christmas from doing any damage.
Christmas looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias is controlling Christmas's posture.
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias controlling Christmas's posture. #T4#
Christmas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christmas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Christmas won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here.
Ozymandias trying to control the position here.
Ozymandias wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Ozymandias pulls Christmas in to control the position.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Christmas tries to pass.
Ozymandias has control of Christmas's left arm, preventing Christmas from doing any damage.
Ozymandias is continuing to stall.#T6#
Christmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Christmas trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Christmas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Christmas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ozymandias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (2) Ozymandias#T7#
Ozymandias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (2) vs (5) Ozymandias
A lull in the action here.
It looks like Ozymandias 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.
Christmas is trying to control Ozymandias's posture but Ozymandias avoids it.
Ozymandias controls the position. #T8#
Christmas is trying to get back to half guard.
Christmas being controlled for a moment.
Christmas is trying to improve his position.
Christmas regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9#
Ozymandias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Christmas is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Christmas is defending well.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Christmas is looking to control Ozymandias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Christmas avoid being mounted?
Ozymandias content to control rather than advance.
The adventures of Ozymandias the control monster continue. Boring.
Christmas is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Ozymandias has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Christmas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Christmas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ozymandias controls the pace.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Christmas is keeping the position.#T12#
Christmas is trying to control the position but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Christmas is retaining full guard.
Christmas wants to sweep but no luck.
Christmas is working hard here to advance position.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christmas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christmas working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Ozymandias passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (2) vs (8) Ozymandias
Christmas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Christmas tries to bench press Ozymandias off him but Ozymandias keeps the position.
Ozymandias is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Christmas's shoulder. That is not cool. #T14#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias working away.
Ozymandias slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Ozymandias.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias wins on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Cyrus Ozymandias 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 4
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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nori Tatewaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; LLoyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Christmas scores with a takedown into Tatewaki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tatewaki (0) vs (2) Christmas
Tatewaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tatewaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatewaki wants to control but Christmas passes easily into half guard.
Tatewaki trying to control from the bottom.
Christmas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tatewaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tatewaki (0) vs (5) Christmas
Tatewaki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Christmas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Christmas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Tatewaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tatewaki is working hard here to advance position.
Christmas is taking a breather. Tatewaki 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#
Tatewaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Christmas is trying to control. Tatewaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatewaki tries to roll over but Christmas keeps him under control.#SUB#
Tatewaki actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Tatewaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christmas is looking to take a break and control but Tatewaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tatewaki is looking for a sweep. Christmas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Christmas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tatewaki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Christmas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tatewaki is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tatewaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Christmas preventing the sweep.
Christmas trying to control but Tatewaki is working from the bottom.
Christmas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Christmas forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Christmas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tatewaki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tatewaki gets full guard.
Christmas trying to control but Tatewaki is working from the bottom.
Tatewaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatewaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Christmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatewaki is retaining full guard.
Christmas preventing the sweep.
Christmas trying to control but Tatewaki is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tatewaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christmas defends it easily.
Tatewaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatewaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Christmas slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Tatewaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Christmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatewaki is retaining full guard.
We've been informed that Christmas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tatewaki trying to keep a closed guard but Christmas is proving a slippery customer.
Christmas stopping the sweep attempt from Tatewaki.
Tatewaki looking to control.
#SUB#
Tatewaki is looking for a triangle here but Christmas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tatewaki (0) vs (8) Christmas
Tatewaki is trying to improve his position.
Tatewaki is not content to let Christmas control the position. #T6#
Tatewaki tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Christmas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tatewaki (0) vs (10) Christmas
Tatewaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Christmas has a good base and remains in mount.
Tatewaki is squirming around, avoiding Christmas's attempts to control the action.
Tatewaki is trying to escape the mount.
Christmas wants to control the pace but Tatewaki is squirming around nicely.
Tatewaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Christmas controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Christmas is working for a guillotine from mount but Tatewaki frees his head quite easily.
#T7#
Christmas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tatewaki is working to get back to half guard.
Christmas wants to take his opponent's back but Tatewaki doesn't allow it.
Tatewaki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (2) vs (10) Christmas
Tatewaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Christmas keeping full guard, as Tatewaki tries to pass.
Christmas is adopting a defensive guard.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Tatewaki from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tatewaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Christmas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Christmas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Christmas! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tatewaki (2) vs (14) Christmas
Tatewaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T9#
Tatewaki trying to hold on to Christmas's head to control him but Christmas postures up.
Christmas controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Christmas looking for a submission but Tatewaki manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Tatewaki 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: Tatewaki (4) vs (14) Christmas
Tatewaki prevents Christmas from improving his position.
Christmas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tatewaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tatewaki's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tatewaki (4) vs (18) Christmas#T10##SUB2#
Tatewaki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Christmas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tatewaki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tatewaki for a finish.
Christmas is hanging on to Tatewaki's back as he tries to escape.
Christmas controlling from the back.
Tatewaki tries to roll but Christmas sticks to his back.
Tatewaki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Christmas's guard. Nice work there by Tatewaki.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (6) vs (18) Christmas#T11#
Christmas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tatewaki won't allow Christmas to sweep him here.
Tatewaki trying to control but Christmas is working from the bottom.
Christmas keeping full guard, as Tatewaki tries to pass.
Christmas looking to control.
Tatewaki stopping the sweep attempt from Christmas.#SUB2#
Christmas is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tatewaki has his hands clasped together but Christmas extends and breaks Tatewaki's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Christmas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). LLoyd Christmas!
After winning the bout, LLoyd Christmas 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 2
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Drago closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (0) vs (2) Drago#SUB2#
Drago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christmas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Christmas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drago is pushing down on Christmas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Christmas is fighting to maintain full guard but Drago has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Drago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Drago wants to work for an arm triangle but Christmas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Drago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Christmas is pressing down on Drago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago won't allow Christmas to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Drago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Christmas dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (2) Drago
Christmas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Christmas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (5) vs (2) Drago
Christmas moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Christmas (7) vs (2) Drago
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Christmas looking to secure an arm triangle but Drago defends it well.
Drago is trying to escape the mount but Christmas keeps good control and instead manages to take Drago's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (10) vs (2) Drago#SUB#
Christmas has managed to slip his arm under Drago's chin. This could be all over... yep, Drago is tapping out! Submission win for Christmas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). LLoyd Christmas!
A very excited looking LLoyd Christmas 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Dewitt throws a sloppy body shot
and Dewitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Morrison scores with a four punch combination!
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Morrison scores with a four punch combination!
Morrison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morrison wants it to stay on the feet.
Dewitt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dewitt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dewitt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morrison sizes up Dewitt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dewitt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrison lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dewitt misses with a takedown
and Dewitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Morrison displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dewitt has his takedown stuffed
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexander Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howie Dewitt.
Dewitt swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Dewitt throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dewitt back to the cage. Morrison follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab by Morrison.#ROC#Dewitt is rocked!
Dewitt misses with a hook
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dewitt is still on wobbly legs! Can Morrison finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Morrison. Beautiful body shot.
Morrison lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Dewitt can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Morrison and Dewitt drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Morrison.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Morrison!
Alexander Morrison tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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