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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Cap moves into range and clinches up with Kyng.#TD#
Kyng has Cap pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kyng pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cap tumbling to the mat - Kyng dives into Cap's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Cap
Cap keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
Cap is pulling down on Kyng's head to control his posture.
Cap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng 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. #T1#
Cap trying to control the position.
Cap keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kyng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cap trying to control the position.
Cap wants to sweep but no luck.
Cap trying to keep a closed guard but Kyng is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Cap keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Kyng 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.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Cap is keeping the position.
Cap can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Cap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kyng stays in close to Cap's body and controls the position. #T3#
Kyng'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.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Cap.#T4#
Kyng 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.
Cap working a defensive guard here.
Cap has his hands on Kyng's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Cap 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.
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cap looking to control.
#T5#
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cap looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cap working a defensive guard here.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Kyng is working hard here to advance position.
Cap controls Kyng momentarily but Kyng frees himself. #T6#
Cap is trying to hold Kyng in close to prevent damage but Kyng has managed to pass into half guard.
Kyng looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Kyng wants to advance to full mount but Cap doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cap working a defensive guard here.
Cap keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass. #T8#
Cap can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Cap is trying to control the position but Kyng postures up.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Kyng pushing down on Cap's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cap wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Kyng is taking a breather. Cap says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T9#
Kyng prevents Cap from improving his position.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Cap is defending the position.
Kyng is thwarting Cap's attempts to control the position.
Kyng is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cap regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cap is trying to control the position but Kyng postures up.
Cap trying to control the position here. #T10#
Cap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Cap is retaining full guard.
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cap is controlling Kyng's posture.
Kyng stays in close to Cap's body and controls the position.
Cap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Kyng 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.
Cap controlling the position.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
Cap looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Cap is keeping the position.#T12#
Cap trying to control the position.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cap is keeping the position for now.
Cap is trying to control the position but Kyng postures up.
Cap looking for a sweep. Not yet Cap, not yet.
Kyng 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.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cap swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Cap wants to improve his position but instead Kyng has moved into half guard.
Kyng trying to mount his opponent but Cap defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cap moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kyng stays in close to Cap's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Cap has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kyng 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.
Kyng is fighting to break Cap's control of his arms but Cap is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
A relieved looking Tanner Kyng thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 286 Bar vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kyng moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kyng is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silalahi can't fight it off and eventually Kyng manages to take the fight to the floor. Silalahi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (0) vs (2) Kyng
Silalahi looking for a sweep. Not yet Silalahi, not yet. #SUB#
Silalahi has his feet on Kyng's thighs here. He's pushed Kyng off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kyng screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raja Silalahi!
A less than humble Raja Silalahi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kyng moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kyng has Gabenagus pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kyng pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gabenagus tumbling to the mat - Kyng dives into Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Gabenagus
Kyng is stalling in the full guard.
Gabenagus is trying to control the position but Kyng postures up.
Gabenagus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gabenagus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabenagus is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for a guillotine here but Kyng defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Gabenagus is keeping the position.
Gabenagus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Gabenagus 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.
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gabenagus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Gabenagus is keeping the position.
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Kyng passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus gets back to half guard.
Gabenagus is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabenagus keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyng controlling the pace.
Kyng prevents Gabenagus from improving his position.#T3#
Kyng not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus actively working from the bottom here.
Gabenagus wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gabenagus tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (8) vs (0) Gabenagus
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Gabenagus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gabenagus looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kyng (11) vs (0) Gabenagus
Kyng trying to control.
Kyng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kyng keeps control of the position as Gabenagus tries to break free.
I would not like to be Gabenagus right now.
Gabenagus tries to escape but Kyng has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gabenagus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kyng doesn't have the hooks in and Gabenagus manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (11) vs (2) Gabenagus#T5#
Kyng keeping full guard, as Gabenagus tries to pass.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Gabenagus from controlling successfully.
Gabenagus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kyng seems keen to control Gabenagus's posture.
Kyng wants to sweep here but Gabenagus controlling him for the moment.
Gabenagus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gabenagus stopping the sweep attempt from Kyng.#T6#
Gabenagus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gabenagus trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Gabenagus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyng is pulling down on Gabenagus's head. It's preventing any offense from Gabenagus, at least for the moment.#T7#
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng trying to control the position here.
Gabenagus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gabenagus wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Gabenagus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kyng wants to sweep here but Gabenagus controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Gabenagus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Gabenagus 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.
Gabenagus trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Gabenagus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyng controlling the position.#T9#
Gabenagus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gabenagus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gabenagus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Gabenagus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng 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: Kyng (13) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus wants to sweep but Kyng has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (16) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus being controlled for a moment. #T10#
Gabenagus is looking to regain half guard here but Kyng keeps moving and retains side control.
Kyng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working.
Gabenagus is looking to reverse the position.
Gabenagus is being controlled here.
Kyng trying to control the position but Gabenagus is working away.
Kyng controlling from side mount. #T11#
Gabenagus is looking for a sweep.
Kyng happy to just control the position for now.
Gabenagus is looking to regain half guard here but Kyng keeps moving and retains side control.
Kyng is looking to take a break and control but Gabenagus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gabenagus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyng controls the position. #T12#
Gabenagus is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Gabenagus's face as Kyng controls the position.
Gabenagus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kyng's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gabenagus is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabenagus is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Gabenagus wants to get back to full guard.
Kyng works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (19) vs (2) Gabenagus
Kyng controlling the pace for now.
Gabenagus is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Kyng fails to advance to Gabenagus's back.
Gabenagus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gabenagus has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kyng (22) vs (2) Gabenagus
Kyng controls the position.
Kyng controlling well, preventing Gabenagus from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
Tanner Kyng decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 279 Hunt vs Vilmat
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Leopold Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kyng swivels and escapes.#CL#
Kyng rushes Shaw and presses him up against the cage.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Kyng shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shaw prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tanner Kyng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leopold Shaw.#TD#
Kyng gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shaw regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Shaw
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.
Kyng is stalling in the full guard.
Shaw wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaw is still trying to improve position.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyng pushes down on Shaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Kyng 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.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Shaw keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyng is pressing down on Shaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shaw is holding on for now.
Shaw has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ironbound MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kyng content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shaw tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Shaw is defending well. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyng pulls his head out easily.
Kyng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kyng'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.
Shaw is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Shaw is defending the position.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Kyng tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shaw knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Kyng frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (0) Shaw
Shaw is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kyng controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Shaw is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kyng seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Shaw is holding on tight.
Shaw is trying desperately to improve position.
Kyng fails to advance to Shaw's back.
Kyng tries to control but Shaw wriggling away. #T7#
Shaw is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kyng content just to control the position here.
Shaw tries to hold on but Kyng postures up.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Shaw is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Kyng sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shaw is trying desperately to improve position.
Kyng controlling his opponent.
Shaw gets back to half guard.
Shaw trying to hold on to Kyng's head to control him but Kyng postures up.
Shaw tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.#T9#
Kyng controlling the action here.
Further stalling from Kyng.
Kyng prevents Shaw from improving his position.
Kyng with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Shaw is looking to control Kyng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shaw avoid being mounted?#T10#
Kyng content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shaw tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Shaw trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Kyng passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (8) vs (0) Shaw
Shaw is squirming around, avoiding Kyng's attempts to control the action.
Shaw is desperately trying to improve his position but Kyng has a good base and remains in mount.
Kyng controlling from mount.
Shaw is looking to get to half guard.
Kyng controlling from mount. #T12#
Shaw is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kyng wants to control the pace but Shaw is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Shaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng content just to control the position here.
Shaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng is looking to work his way around to Shaw's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Shaw manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shaw tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.#T14#
Kyng not doing much here.
Kyng is just content to waste time from the top position. Shaw takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Kyng works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Tanner Kyng decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 272 Hunt vs Edison
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kyng moves into the clinch.
Kyng wants to take the fight to the mat but Barnett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barnett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kyng.
Barnett is pressed up against the cage. Kyng has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnett down to the mat. Barnett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanner Kyng. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Kyng moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Kyng has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barnett is trying to keep an underhook but Kyng manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Barnett
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng stalling.
Barnett holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Kyng prevents Barnett from improving his position.
Barnett moves into full guard.
Kyng preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett is pulling down on Kyng's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Barnett working for a triangle but Kyng defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Barnett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyng will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kyng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnett has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kyng has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (0) Barnett#T3#
The referee asks Kyng politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyng prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyng taking a breather here.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnett tries to buck Kyng off but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng controls the position from side control.
Barnett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Kyng controlling the position.
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnett struggling a bit here.
Kyng takes a little break here. Barnett wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T5#
Barnett is looking to regain half guard here but Kyng keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnett is not content to let Kyng control the position.
Kyng staying calm.
Kyng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working. #T6#
Barnett tries to improve position but can't.
Barnett being controlled for a moment.
Barnett is not content to let Kyng control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Barnett is trying to improve his position.#T7#
A lull in the action here as Kyng stalls from top position.
Barnett tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kyng wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy. #T8#
Kyng controlling the position from side mount.
Barnett is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Kyng just content to control the position. #T10#
Barnett tries to buck Kyng off but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng slows the pace down.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barnett tries to buck Kyng off but Kyng is having none of it.#T11#
Barnett is being controlled here.
Kyng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Kyng just content to control the position.
Kyng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Barnett wants to control but Kyng postures up.
Barnett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kyng wants to take a breather but Barnett manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kyng. #T12#
Barnett 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: Kyng (5) vs (2) Barnett
Kyng trying to control here.
Barnett is pressing down on Kyng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyng is holding on for now.
Barnett is trying to control. Kyng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kyng is looking to control Barnett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kyng avoid being mounted?#T13#
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Kyng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kyng! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (5) Barnett
Kyng is working to get back to half guard.
Barnett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyng is looking to escape.
Barnett avoids the attempt from Kyng to control.#SUB2#
Barnett goes for an armbar but Kyng turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kyng. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (7) vs (5) Barnett#SUB2#
Kyng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T14#
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Tanner Kyng 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:
SSG 265 Thumb vs Cap
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 10 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kyng moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kyng has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chai clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kyng (4) vs (0) Chai
Kyng has the hooks in. Chai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kyng just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chai tries to roll but Kyng sticks to his back.
Kyng controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Chai right now.
Kyng controls the action.
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kyng not doing much here.
#T1#
Chai tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng stalling. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Kyng trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chai actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Kyng is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Kyng seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai trying to control here.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kyng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kyng 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. #T4#
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Kyng pushes his legs off easily.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Kyng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kyng has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.#T5#
Kyng sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chai's guard.
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kyng is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6#
Kyng trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai has his hands on Kyng's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyng defends well.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kyng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kyng has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.
Kyng trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7#
Chai controls Kyng momentarily but Kyng frees himself.
Kyng seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyng wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Kyng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kyng works his way back into a safe position though.#T8#
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Kyng continues to stall.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai pulls Kyng in close to prevent any damage.
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Kyng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Chai working for a triangle but Kyng defends it easily.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai 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.
Kyng controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12##SUB2#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kyng 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.
Kyng advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (7) vs (0) Chai#T13#
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kyng is staying tight to Chai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kyng off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kyng (7) vs (4) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kyng defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T14##SUB2#
Chai tightening his grip on Kyng, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Chai looking for the choke from the back.
Kyng trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for the choke from the back position but Kyng is controlling his hands well.
Chai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kyng is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai gets his hands free as Kyng looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Tanner Kyng 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:
SSG 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 21 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kyng clinches. #TD#
Kyng has Laulhere pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kyng pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Laulhere tumbling to the mat - Kyng dives into Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Laulhere is pulling down on Kyng's head. It's preventing any offense from Kyng, at least for the moment.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kyng is fighting to break Laulhere's control of his arms but Laulhere is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere trying to keep a closed guard but Kyng is proving a slippery customer.
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laulhere is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kyng 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.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Laulhere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Kyng preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Laulhere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyng is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Laulhere.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Laulhere.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
Laulhere controls Kyng momentarily but Kyng frees himself.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Our spies down at at Funky Gym inform us that Laulhere has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Laulhere is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laulhere is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kyng wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laulhere controlling from the top position. #T5#
Kyng looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard.
Laulhere passes Kyng's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laulhere tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kyng knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kyng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but Kyng defending well.
Kyng wants to get back to full guard.
Laulhere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kyng is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Laulhere is thwarting Kyng's attempts to control the position.
Laulhere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laulhere wants to pass the guard but Kyng is defending well. #T7#
Kyng is controlling Laulhere's trapped leg to prevent Laulhere from advancing to side control.
Laulhere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kyng trying to control here.
Laulhere trying to control from half guard but Kyng is working away.
Kyng wants to get back to full guard.
Kyng is trying to control but can't.
Kyng tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Kyng is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Laulhere controlling the action here.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laulhere works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (2) vs (5) Laulhere
Laulhere controls the position.
Laulhere's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9##SUB2#
Laulhere swings around for an armbar but Kyng sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (4) vs (5) Laulhere
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Laulhere 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.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laulhere is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard.
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kyng passes into half guard.
Kyng prevents Laulhere from improving his position.
Kyng is taking a breather. Laulhere 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.#T11#
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is defending well.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kyng trying to mount his opponent but Laulhere defends it.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Laulhere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Laulhere keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laulhere is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Laulhere trying to control here.
Laulhere keeping hold of Kyng's head, controlling as best he can. #T13#
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Laulhere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kyng pushing down on Laulhere's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laulhere tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng wants to take a breather but Laulhere is having none of it.
Laulhere is trying to control but can't.
Kyng not doing much here.
Laulhere is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Laulhere wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laulhere is controlling Kyng's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 248 Ozymandias vs Banner
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 21 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kyng gets a clinch. #TD2#
Kyng is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chancel is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kyng to the mat. Kyng regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (0) vs (2) Chancel
Kyng looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyng, not yet.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng 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.
Kyng is pulling down on Chancel's head. It's preventing any offense from Chancel, at least for the moment.
Chancel stopping the sweep attempt from Kyng.
Chancel trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng is pulling down on Chancel's head to control his posture.
Chancel 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. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Chancel 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.
Chancel trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Chancel being controlled here momentarily.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Chancel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Kyng managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Chancel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chancel tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Chancel 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.
Kyng has his hands on Chancel's head, controlling the position.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Chancel won't allow Kyng to sweep him here. #T3#
Kyng pulls Chancel in close to prevent any damage.
My spies in Funky Gym inform me that Chancel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Chancel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kyng haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Chancel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chancel is fighting to break Kyng's control of his arms but Kyng is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (0) vs (5) Chancel#T4#
Kyng is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kyng stops Chancel from passing to mount.
Kyng is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Kyng controls the position for a moment.
Chancel wants to control but Kyng is keeping him busy.
Kyng wants to control but Chancel postures up.
Chancel takes a little break here. Kyng wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T5#
Let's hope that Chancel 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.
Chancel trying to control the position but Kyng is working away.
Kyng is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Chancel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chancel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chancel trying to control the action but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng is trying to improve his position.
Chancel tries to advance to mount but Kyng denies him.
Chancel trying to control the action but Kyng is working from the bottom. #T6#
Kyng wants to control but Chancel postures up.
Chancel tries to advance to mount but Kyng denies him.
Kyng is trying to get back to half guard.
Chancel trying to control the position but Kyng is working away.
Kyng is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kyng trying to hold on to Chancel's head to control him but Chancel postures up.
Kyng is refusing to be controlled, as Chancel sits in half guard. #T7#
Kyng is trying to control but can't.
Kyng is staying active underneath Chancel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kyng is doing well to control the position and prevent Chancel from advancing to side control.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng is positioning himself well to prevent Chancel advancing to mount.
Chancel is trying to control. Kyng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kyng is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Chancel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kyng is just riding it out for now. Chancel eventually gives up the hold.
Chancel wants to free his trapped foot but Kyng is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Kyng gets back to full guard.
Chancel stays in close to Kyng's body and controls the position.
Kyng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chancel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (5) Chancel
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chancel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (7) Chancel
Kyng controlling the position.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass. #T9#
Chancel 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.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Chancel stopping the sweep attempt from Kyng.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Chancel trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Chancel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kyng pulls Chancel in close to prevent any damage.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Kyng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chancel content to stall in guard here.
Kyng controlling the position.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Kyng is pulling down on Chancel's head to control his posture.
Chancel preventing the sweep.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chancel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Kyng controlling Chancel's posture.
Chancel looking to pass the guard.
Chancel is still trying to improve position.
Kyng seems keen to control Chancel's posture.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng pulls Chancel in close to prevent any damage.
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Kyng looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyng, not yet.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Kyng pulls Chancel in close to prevent any damage.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Kyng controlling the position.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Chancel trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Chancel stopping the sweep attempt from Kyng.#T14#
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng 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.
Kyng managing to control the position.
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kyng 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.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chancel controls the pace.
Kyng seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 241 Finn vs Johnson
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kyng darts in and clinches Sticks up against the cage.#TD2#
Kyng has picked Sticks up - he's going for a ride! Kyng dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sticks (0) vs (2) Kyng#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sticks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kyng is working away from the top position though.
Sticks won't allow Kyng to pass to mount. #SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Sticks trying to control here.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng tries to pass to full mount but Sticks defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Kyng with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sticks gets full guard.#SUB#
Sticks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyng is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sticks is trying to keep Kyng in close.
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyng passes Sticks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sticks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Kyng controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Kyng has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sticks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Firm, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyng pulls his head out easily.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sticks trying to control but Kyng postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Sticks trying to hold on to Kyng's head to control him but Kyng postures up.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but Sticks defending well.
Sticks is looking to control Kyng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sticks avoid being mounted?
Kyng prevents Sticks from improving his position.
Kyng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sticks keeps working.
Sticks is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sticks gets full guard.#T4#
Kyng won't allow Sticks to sweep him here.
Kyng slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.
Kyng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sticks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Sticks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sticks working a defensive guard but Kyng passes into half guard.
Sticks is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Sticks manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Sticks has his foot on Kyng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kyng works his way back into a safe position though.
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sticks working a defensive guard but Kyng manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (5) Kyng
Kyng is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sticks will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kyng working away.#T6#
Kyng wants to control but Sticks is keeping him busy.
Sticks can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyng controls the position from side control.
Kyng working away.
Kyng staying calm.
Kyng trying to control the position but Sticks is working away. #T7#
A lull in the action here as Kyng stalls from top position.
Sticks wants to control but Kyng postures up.
The referee asks Kyng politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyng prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sticks tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
Sticks can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyng taking a breather here.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sticks struggling a bit here.#T8#
Sticks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kyng in particular looking to stall.
Sticks is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Sticks wants to control but Kyng passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (8) Kyng
Sticks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sticks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sticks keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T9#
Kyng controlling the action here.
Sticks is not content to let Kyng control the position.
Sticks trying to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng trying to control from half guard but Sticks is working away.
Kyng prevents Sticks from improving his position.
Kyng is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Sticks trying to control here.
Kyng tries to pass to full mount but Sticks defends it.
Kyng is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.
Sticks is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sticks trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kyng manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (11) Kyng
Sticks regains half guard.#SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sticks trying to hold on to Kyng's head to control him but Kyng postures up.
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11##SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Sticks trying to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12##SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyng pulls his head out easily.
Sticks is trying to maintain the position but Kyng is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kyng tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sticks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
Sticks wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy.
Kyng looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sticks trying to control here.
Kyng is trying to control the action in half guard but Sticks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sticks is looking to control Kyng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sticks avoid being mounted?
Well, if Kyng 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.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Sticks won't allow it. #SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Sticks trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sticks! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (14) Kyng
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kyng controlling the pace for now.
Sticks wants to hold on but Kyng pushes him away.
Sticks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kyng is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks holds on, trying desperately to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sticks is squirming around, avoiding Kyng's attempts to control the action.
Sticks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 14 to 0.
After winning the bout, Tanner Kyng thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 226 Johnson vs Itinya
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Totemo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Totemo lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Totemo (2) vs (0) Kyng
Kyng keeping full guard, as Totemo tries to pass.
Totemo trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Totemo forces his way into half guard.
Kyng works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo looking to pass the guard.
Kyng trying to control the position here.
Totemo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Totemo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Totemo passes Kyng's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Totemo wants to work for an arm triangle but Kyng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Totemo wants to work for an arm triangle but Kyng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Totemo wants to pass the guard but Kyng is defending well.
Totemo prevents Kyng from improving his position.#T2#
Totemo is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Totemo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kyng wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Totemo 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Totemo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kyng has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Kyng wants to improve his position but Totemo is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Totemo is just content to waste time from the top position. Kyng takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Totemo tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyng is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (2) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard. #T4#
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control.
Totemo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Totemo is trying to keep Kyng in close.
#SUB#
Totemo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyng is aware though and is defending well.
Totemo looking to control but Kyng passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Totemo wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Totemo trying to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng trying to control the pace. #T5#
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Totemo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Totemo wants to sweep but no luck.
Totemo looking to control.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Totemo .
Kyng 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.
Totemo 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.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Totemo is keeping the position for now.
Kyng is pushing down on Totemo 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Totemo is fighting to maintain full guard but Kyng has managed to sneak the leg through.
Totemo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kyng won't allow Totemo to sweep him here. #T6#
Totemo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kyng manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (4) vs (2) Kyng
Totemo being controlled here momentarily.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Kyng is pulling down on Totemo 's head to control his posture.
Kyng looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Totemo wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Kyng wants to sweep but no luck.
Totemo trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Totemo being controlled here momentarily.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyng, not yet. #T8#
Kyng controlling the position.
Kyng looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyng, not yet.
Totemo being controlled here momentarily.
Totemo trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Totemo wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.#T9#
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Totemo from controlling successfully.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Totemo tries to pass.
Kyng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kyng manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Totemo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (4) vs (4) Kyng#T10#
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Totemo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Totemo is keeping the position for now.
Totemo pulls Kyng in close to prevent any damage.
Totemo looking to control.
#SUB#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Kyng advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (4) vs (7) Kyng
Totemo is trying to escape the position but Kyng is controlling the position.
Kyng trying to control the action but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Totemo tries to improve position but can't.
Totemo can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyng happy to just control the position for now.
Totemo tries to improve position but can't.
Kyng content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T12#
Totemo can't do much from the bottom here.
What's Totemo going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kyng controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Totemo 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Totemo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kyng controlling from side mount.
Totemo is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Kyng controls the position.
Totemo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kyng's best efforts.
Totemo gets full guard.
Totemo keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Totemo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyng defends well.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard.
Kyng seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Totemo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kyng 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 Totemo . Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (4) vs (10) Kyng
Totemo is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Totemo is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng controlling the position from side mount.
Totemo is looking for a sweep.
Kyng moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Totemo struggling a bit here.
Totemo being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 10 to 4.
Tanner Kyng managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 223 Gaul vs Gro Ulfimph
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Saad Sadiq !
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sadiq takes the fight into the clinch.
Kyng wants to take the fight to the mat but Sadiq manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sadiq drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Kyng tightens his grip and picks Sadiq up, before dumping him to the ground. Sadiq manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Sadiq
Sadiq is adopting a defensive guard.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadiq is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq controlling Kyng's posture. #T1#
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sadiq seems keen to control Kyng's posture.
Kyng slips nicely into half guard.
Kyng not doing much here.
#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Sadiq is defending the position.
Kyng trying to control the pace.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Kyng'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.
Kyng is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sadiq reverses the position - he's now on top in Kyng's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (2) Sadiq
Kyng pulls Sadiq in close to prevent any damage.
Kyng wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng is trying to control the position but Sadiq postures up. #T5#
Sadiq looking to pass the guard.
Kyng managing to control the position.
Kyng has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sadiq has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (2) vs (5) Sadiq
Kyng tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Sadiq working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kyng is trying to control Sadiq 's posture but Sadiq avoids it. #T6#
Kyng is holding Sadiq down, trying to stall.
Kyng gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sadiq is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kyng defends it well. #T7#
Kyng keeping control of the position.
Kyng trying to control but Sadiq postures up.
Kyng manages to get to full guard.
Kyng is trying to hold Sadiq in close to prevent damage but Sadiq has managed to pass into half guard.
#T8#
Sadiq prevents Kyng from improving his position.
Kyng works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Sadiq from controlling successfully.
Sadiq won't allow Kyng to sweep him here.
Kyng 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: Kyng (4) vs (5) Sadiq
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
Sadiq is concentrating on defense, preventing Kyng from advancing position.
Sadiq is trying to maintain the position but Kyng is very close to passing his half guard.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Sadiq is defending the position.
Kyng content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kyng.#T10#
Sadiq gets back to full guard.
Kyng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadiq swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyng continues to hold on tight.#T11#
Kyng trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadiq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng passes Sadiq 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kyng working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sadiq 's thigh. Sadiq counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sadiq has control of Kyng's left arm, preventing Kyng from doing any damage. #T12#
Sadiq is trying to control the position but Kyng postures up.
Kyng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kyng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T13#
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Sadiq trying to keep a closed guard but Kyng is proving a slippery customer.
Kyng wants to control from the top but Sadiq keeps moving.
Sadiq is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sadiq keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng is stalling in the full guard.
Sadiq keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadiq wins on points by 5 to 4.
Saad Sadiq decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SSG 214 Elvul vs Shalit
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kyng gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Kyng
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Kyng is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Kyng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahute is one step ahead there.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Cahute being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Kyng being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Cahute passes into half guard. #SUB#
Cahute is looking for a kimura but Kyng is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cahute to get the leverage.
Kyng trying to control from the bottom.
Cahute looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kyng desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cahute content to control rather than advance.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyng keeps working. #T2#
Kyng is looking for a sweep. Cahute is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cahute trying to control the action but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng controlling the position for now.
Kyng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cahute seems to be looking for submissions.
Kyng is refusing to be controlled, as Cahute sits in half guard.
Cahute is pressing down on Kyng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyng is holding on for now.
Kyng is controlling Cahute's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Kyng tries to roll over but Cahute keeps him under control.
Kyng won't allow Cahute to pass to mount.
Kyng is pressing down on Cahute's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cahute won't allow Kyng to sweep him here.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyng is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng won't allow Cahute to sweep him here.
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cahute is trying to keep Kyng in close.
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Cahute looking to control.
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cahute escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cahute trying to control the position.
Cahute can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Cahute looking to control.
Kyng 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.
Cahute looking to control.
#T7#
Cahute keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cahute seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
More stalling from Kyng.
Cahute is trying to keep Kyng in close.
#T8#
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Cahute.
Kyng postures up.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
Kyng postures up.
Kyng is stalling in the full guard. #T9#
Kyng is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Kyng the control monster continue. Boring.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet. #T10#
Kyng postures up.
Kyng stands and throws Cahute's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (2) vs (5) Kyng
Kyng controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Kyng 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.
Cahute tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Cahute manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kyng's best efforts.
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyng tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cahute knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cahute trying to hold on to Kyng's head to control him but Kyng postures up.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cahute trying to hold on to Kyng's head to control him but Kyng postures up.
#T12#
Kyng is taking a breather. Cahute 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.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Cahute is defending the position.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cahute is trying to control but can't.
Cahute tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Kyng trying to mount his opponent but Cahute defends it.
Kyng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cahute trying to control here.
Cahute tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Cahute won't allow Kyng to pass to mount. #T14#
Kyng works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (2) vs (8) Kyng
Cahute is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Cahute's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cahute manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cahute is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kyng in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahute is trying to control but can't.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cahute works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 8 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tanner Kyng waved his t-shirt featuring Silverback Sweatshop's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSG 208 McCain vs Feet
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thumb shoots in for a takedown but Kyng shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Thumb tries to keep at a distance but Kyng has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thumb stops a takedown attempt from Kyng.
#TD2#
Kyng lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thumb working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Thumb is looking for a triangle but Kyng pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thumb managing to control the position. #T1#
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
Kyng preventing the sweep.
Thumb is pulling down on Kyng's head. It's preventing any offense from Kyng, at least for the moment.
Thumb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.#T2#
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thumb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB#
Thumb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumb is keeping the position for now.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.
Kyng advances to half guard.
Kyng controlling the action here.#T4#
Thumb trying to control here.
Kyng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thumb trying to control but Kyng postures up.
Thumb wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng trying to control from Thumb's half guard. Thumb has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kyng 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. #T5#
Thumb is trying to keep Kyng in close.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumb is keeping the position for now.
Thumb is adopting a defensive guard.
Thumb wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Thumb has control of Kyng's left arm, preventing Kyng from doing any damage. #SUB#
Thumb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyng wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Kyng 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.
Thumb looking for a sweep. Not yet Thumb, not yet.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumb is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Kyng 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.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb trying to control the position.
Kyng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thumb looking to control.
#SUB#
Thumb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyng defends well.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Kyng trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.#T9#
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Kyng trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Thumb has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kyng should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Thumb has tightened it up now! Kyng should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thom Thumb!
Thom Thumb 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:
SSG 205 Majere vs Tosanesti
Date: Sep 24, 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 4 wins and 1 losses; Henry Grace! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kyng clinches up with Grace and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Kyng lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grace (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grace looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kyng puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grace is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grace is trying to maintain the position but Kyng is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Kyng 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.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Grace is defending well. #T1#
Grace works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng 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.
Grace looking for a sweep. Not yet Grace, not yet.
Grace controls Kyng momentarily but Kyng frees himself.
Grace tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kyng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kyng has managed to get both his arms back between Grace's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Grace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grace is keeping the position for now.
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Kyng 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.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Grace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Grace looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kyng passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grace (0) vs (5) Kyng
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Grace tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
The referee asks Kyng politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyng prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kyng wants to control but Grace is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
Grace is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kyng's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kyng with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kyng passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grace! Score +3 for passing guard: Grace (0) vs (8) Kyng
Kyng looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grace tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.
Kyng content just to control the position here.
Kyng is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T5#
Kyng content just to control the position here.
Grace is looking to get to half guard.
Grace is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Grace wants to control but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng is looking to work his way around to Grace's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kyng content just to control the position here.
Grace is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Grace sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Grace tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7##SUB#
Grace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grace is concentrating on defense, preventing Kyng from advancing position.
Grace is looking to improve his position.
Grace works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kyng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Grace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8#
Grace is trying to control the position but Kyng postures up.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Grace wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kyng is now in half guard.
Grace trying to hold on to Kyng's head to control him but Kyng postures up.
Grace makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grace.
Grace looking to control but Kyng passes into half guard.
#T9#
Grace is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but Grace defending well.
Kyng content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grace is looking to improve his position.
Grace is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kyng's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kyng's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grace (4) vs (8) Kyng#T10#
Kyng trying to control the position but Grace manages to sink in the hooks.
Kyng can't escape the position.
Kyng has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Kyng just trying to survive but Grace is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Grace struggling to keep hold of the position.
Grace controlling from the back.
Kyng looking very determined here, making life difficult for Grace.
#T11#
Kyng trying to control the hands but Grace won't let him. #SUB#
Grace patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kyng wants to escape the position.
Kyng just trying to survive but Grace is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Grace is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kyng wants to control his opponent's hands but Grace gets his hands free. #T12#
Kyng wants to escape the position.
Grace has good solid back control here.
Kyng is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Grace off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Grace has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Grace has the hooks in. Kyng is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T13#
Kyng just trying to survive but Grace is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kyng tries to roll but Grace sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Kyng defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grace's arms.
Kyng trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
Grace just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kyng wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Grace working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Kyng is doing well to defend. Grace seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Kyng is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry Grace!
Henry Grace 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:
SSG 191 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 7 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kyng clinches. #TD#
Chai jumps into guard, dragging Kyng to the mat.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyng won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai looking to control but Kyng passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kyng not doing much here.
#T1#
Kyng prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kyng is working away from the top position though.
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#SUB#
Chai throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kyng escapes and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (3) Kyng
Kyng working away.
The referee asks Kyng politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyng prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Chai trying to remain calm as Kyng controls from the top position.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai seems a little lost for a moment, as Kyng dominates the positioning.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Chai is letting Kyng control him for a moment.
Chai controls the position for a moment.
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (3) Kyng#T4#
Kyng is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng is trying to control but can't.
Kyng has a hand on Chai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (3) Kyng
Chai wants to control the pace but Kyng is squirming around nicely.
Kyng slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kyng wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Kyng gets back to full guard.
#T5#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng controlling Chai's posture.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyng, not yet. #T6#
Kyng trying to control the position.
Chai wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Kyng wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Kyng has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kyng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai won't allow Kyng to sweep him here. #T8#
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kyng is controlling Chai's posture.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Chai is pressing down on Kyng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyng is holding on for now.
Kyng is positioning himself well to prevent Chai advancing to mount.
Kyng wants to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB#
Chai is working for a submission of some sort.
Kyng controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Kyng is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kyng trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Kyng tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Kyng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kyng trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Chai is staying active.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kyng knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kyng tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Kyng is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.
Kyng tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Kyng keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kyng trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai is keen to just control but Kyng is a slippery customer.#T12#
Kyng wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai trying to control the action but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Kyng is controlling Chai's trapped leg to prevent Chai from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Chai seems to be looking for submissions.
#T13#
Kyng is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Kyng is defending well.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kyng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kyng is looking to improve his position.
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai continues to stall.#T14#
Kyng wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kyng desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kyng trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng is controlling Chai's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 5 to 3.
Olyksandr Chai really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Critical Mass Q159.9 $74.95 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SSG 180 Philbert vs Gaul
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Strakapoud feints and as Kyng raises his hands in defense, Strakapoud changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (0) vs (2) Strakapoud#SUB2#
Strakapoud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strakapoud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud keeps trying to improve his position.
Strakapoud is still trying to improve position.
Kyng controlling the position.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud passes Kyng's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Strakapoud frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (0) vs (5) Strakapoud#SUB2#
Strakapoud is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kyng to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kyng shrugs it off. #T1#
Strakapoud pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kyng tries to reverse the position but Strakapoud maintains control.
Kyng tries to hold on but Strakapoud pushes him away.
Kyng is looking to improve his position but Strakapoud isn't that keen on the idea.
Strakapoud fails to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Strakapoud looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Strakapoud has hold of Kyng's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kyng manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Strakapoud looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Kyng wants to hold on but Strakapoud pushes him away.
Kyng looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Kyng tries to reverse the position but Strakapoud maintains control.
Kyng stops Strakapoud from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Strakapoud jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kyng is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kyng and Strakapoud has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Strakapoud thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kyng manages to get back to half guard.
Kyng works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Kyng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Kyng 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.
Kyng 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: Kyng (2) vs (5) Strakapoud
Still in half guard, Kyng seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strakapoud manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Strakapoud is keeping the position.
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Strakapoud 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.
Kyng wants to control from the top but Strakapoud keeps moving.
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyng'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.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Strakapoud tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Kyng advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud tries to improve position but can't.
Kyng moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Strakapoud tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Strakapoud seems a little lost for a moment, as Kyng dominates the positioning.
Strakapoud is not content to let Kyng control the position.
Kyng is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kyng trying to control the position but Strakapoud is working away.
Strakapoud is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Kyng controls the position.
Strakapoud tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
Kyng controlling the position from side mount.
Strakapoud manages to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Strakapoud looking for submissions off his back.
Strakapoud tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Strakapoud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kyng continues to stall.
Strakapoud is pressing down on Kyng's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kyng trying to control but Strakapoud is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Strakapoud had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kyng defends it easily.#T9##SUB2#
Kyng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Strakapoud is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyng is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Strakapoud is looking for a triangle but Kyng pushes his legs off easily.
Kyng seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Strakapoud had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kyng defends it easily.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Strakapoud working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T10#
Kyng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
More hug and hope from Kyng.#SUB2#
Kyng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Strakapoud is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strakapoud is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T11#
Kyng controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Strakapoud throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strakapoud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kyng advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kyng seems content to control.
Strakapoud felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Further stalling from Kyng.
Strakapoud tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.#T12#
Kyng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Strakapoud is in trouble now - Kyng has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (8) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is working to get back to half guard.
Kyng controlling from mount.
Strakapoud is trying to escape the mount.
Kyng controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Strakapoud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng is looking to work his way around to Strakapoud's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kyng prevents Strakapoud from getting the reversal.
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Strakapoud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kyng seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Strakapoud is holding on tight.
Strakapoud is trying to reverse the position but instead Kyng has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kyng (11) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is in bad spot here.
Kyng controls the position.
Kyng has the hooks in. Strakapoud is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Kyng biding his time, controlling Strakapoud.
Kyng has the hooks in. Strakapoud is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kyng is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tanner Kyng made sure he mentioned Silverback Sweatshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SSG 177 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kyng has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Kyng lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Kyng
Chai is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kyng jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Kyng
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chai tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
Chai trying to remain calm as Kyng controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kyng's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Chai trying to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng controlling the action here. #T2#
Kyng prevents Chai from improving his position.
Kyng with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kyng not doing much here.
#T3#
Kyng uses his free foot to push down on Chai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (8) Kyng
Kyng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Chai is trying to reverse the position but instead Kyng has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (11) Kyng
I really don't envy Chai right now.
Kyng controlling from the back.
Kyng has the hooks in. Chai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Kyng is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Kyng keeps control of the position.
What can Chai do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kyng has the hooks in. Chai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kyng biding his time, controlling Chai. #T6#
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kyng controlling the position well here. Chai rolled but Kyng kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kyng is not going to allow Chai to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kyng controls the action.
Kyng keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.
Kyng is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
Kyng 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.
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kyng in particular looking to stall.
The adventures of Kyng the control monster continue. Boring.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Kyng is very close to passing his half guard.
Kyng is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Kyng trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Kyng is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kyng uses his free foot to push down on Chai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (14) Kyng
Kyng sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Kyng prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Kyng can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Kyng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai regains half guard.
Chai gets full guard.#T11#
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kyng is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Kyng has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyng pulls his head out easily.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12#
Kyng moves into full mount! Chai won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (17) Kyng
Kyng controlling from mount.
Chai can't escape the position.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai is looking to improve his position but Kyng isn't that keen on the idea.
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Kyng wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely.
Kyng sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 17 to 0.
Tanner Kyng very nearly forgot to thank Silverback Sweatshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SSG 171 Hlervu vs Standish
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Sadiq drives through with a takedown into Kyng's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (0) Kyng
Kyng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sadiq stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kyng pulls Sadiq in close to prevent any damage.
Kyng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Sadiq tries to pass.
Kyng managing to control the position.
Kyng tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Sadiq pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Kyng has Sadiq pulled in close to control his posture.
Sadiq wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Kyng is pulling down on Sadiq 's head to control his posture. #T3#
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Sadiq from controlling successfully.
Kyng has control of Sadiq 's left arm, preventing Sadiq from doing any damage.
Sadiq looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kyng seems keen to control Sadiq 's posture.#T4#
Sadiq tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Sadiq trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng 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.#T5#
Kyng is controlling Sadiq 's posture.
Sadiq passes Kyng's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sadiq is pressing down on Kyng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyng is holding on for now. #SUB#
Sadiq is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kyng defends it well.
Sadiq trying to mount his opponent but Kyng defends it.
Kyng wants to improve his position but Sadiq is controlling well.
#T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadiq looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kyng wants to improve his position but Sadiq is controlling well.
Kyng is not content to let Sadiq control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Kyng is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sadiq 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sadiq 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sadiq (2) vs (4) Kyng
Sadiq just trying to survive but Kyng is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kyng controlling from the back.
Kyng gets his hands free as Sadiq looks to control.
Kyng biding his time, controlling Sadiq . #T8#
Let's hope that Kyng 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.
More stalling from Kyng.
Sadiq trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T10#
Sadiq trying to control the action but Kyng just sinks the hooks in.
Kyng really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sadiq .
Kyng is not going to allow Sadiq to sit and survive in this position. #T11#
Kyng biding his time, controlling Sadiq .
Sadiq looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kyng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kyng controlling well, preventing Sadiq from escaping the position.
#T12#
Kyng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kyng wants to control but Sadiq is keeping busy.
Sadiq trying to control the position but Kyng manages to sink in the hooks.
Kyng biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kyng with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Sadiq wants to escape the position.
#T13#
Kyng controls the action.#T14#
Sadiq is keeping busy.
Good control from Kyng.
Sadiq trying to control the action but Kyng just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 4 to 2.
Tanner Kyng gave a mention to Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SSG 163 Robinson vs Banner
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Freddy Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes tries to clinch but Kyng is having none of it. #CL2#
Barnes darts in and clinches Kyng up against the cage.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kyng pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kyng tries for a takedown but Barnes manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Kyng has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barnes is trying to keep an underhook but Kyng manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kyng advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kyng's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kyng's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kyng (2) vs (4) Barnes#T1#
Kyng controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Kyng tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Barnes fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Barnes working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kyng turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Barnes off and cradles Kyng's limp body as Barnes celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Freddy Barnes!
An out of breath Freddy Barnes 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:
SSG 156 Kyng vs Banner
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 9 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyng as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Kyng moves into the clinch.
Banner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Banner is working for takedown but Kyng is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tanner Kyng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Banner.#TD#
Kyng lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Banner
Banner wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
Kyng postures up.
Kyng passes Banner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Banner is defending the position.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Kyng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kyng continues to stall.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (0) Banner
Banner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banner stops Kyng from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kyng controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Banner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Banner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kyng in particular looking to stall.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Kyng is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banner! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (8) vs (0) Banner
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kyng content just to control the position here.
Kyng prevents Banner from getting the reversal.
Kyng avoids the attempt from Banner to control.
Banner regains half guard.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kyng is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kyng is working away from the top position though.
Banner won't allow Kyng to pass to mount.
Banner is pressing down on Kyng's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyng trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kyng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner controlling Kyng's posture.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Banner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Banner wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
Kyng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kyng manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (8) vs (2) Banner
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Kyng looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Banner postures up.
Banner trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Banner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner forces his way into half guard.
Kyng tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg. #T6#
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Kyng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Kyng is defending well.
Banner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Kyng defends it.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng trying to hold on to Banner's head to control him but Banner postures up.
Banner wants to control but Kyng is keeping him busy. #T7#
Banner prevents Kyng from improving his position.#SUB2#
Banner seems to be looking for submissions.
Kyng trying to hold on to Banner's head to control him but Banner postures up.
Banner is pressing down on Kyng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyng is holding on for now.
Banner trying to control the action but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Kyng won't allow Banner to pass to mount.
Banner trying to control the action but Kyng is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Banner is working for a kimura but Kyng is defending it quite comfortably.
Kyng keeping control of the position.
Kyng works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Kyng is pulling down on Banner's head to control his posture.
Banner wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving. #T9#
Banner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner passes Kyng's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Banner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kyng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kyng is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.
Banner controlling the action here.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Kyng defending well. #T10#
Banner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (8) vs (5) Banner
Banner looking to control but Kyng is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kyng tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner wants to control the pace but Kyng is squirming around nicely.
Kyng is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banner forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kyng (8) vs (8) Banner
Banner is hanging on to Kyng's back as he tries to escape.
#T11##SUB2#
Banner is persistently looking for the submission but Kyng is defending it well.
Banner struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Kyng right now.
Banner struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kyng trying to control the hands but Banner won't let him.
Banner is hanging on to Kyng's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Kyng fending off the submission attempt from Banner. #T12#
Banner biding his time, controlling Kyng.
Kyng is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Banner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kyng defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kyng looking very determined here, making life difficult for Banner.
Kyng can't escape the position.
Kyng tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T13#
Kyng is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kyng tries to reverse the position but Banner maintains control.#SUB2#
Banner working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kyng turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Banner off and cradles Kyng's limp body as Banner celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Roddy Banner!
A relieved looking Roddy Banner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jim Bob McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kyng tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Kyng sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Kyng gets caught flat footed, as McDonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.
Kyng is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Kyng is trying to control but McDonald passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (0) vs (5) McDonald
McDonald takes a little break here. Kyng wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McDonald tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kyng tries to buck McDonald off but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Kyng is looking for a sweep.
McDonald staying calm.
McDonald advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kyng (0) vs (7) McDonald
Kyng is looking to improve his position but McDonald isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald controlling from mount.
Kyng is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald avoids the attempt from Kyng to control.#T3#
McDonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald prevents Kyng from getting the reversal.
Kyng tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McDonald working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kyng really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
McDonald fails to advance to Kyng's back.
McDonald controlling his opponent.
Kyng prevents McDonald from taking his back.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kyng tries to lock up and control but McDonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
Kyng is trying desperately to improve position.
McDonald avoids the attempt from Kyng to control.#T6#
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that McDonald 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.
McDonald wants to take his opponent's back but Kyng doesn't allow it.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald trying to control but Kyng is having none of it.
McDonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
McDonald avoids the attempt from Kyng to control.
McDonald with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
Kyng is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Kyng tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
Kyng really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McDonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kyng is controlling an arm, preventing McDonald from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T9#
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McDonald tries to control but Kyng wriggling away.
McDonald controlling from the full mount. #T10#
McDonald trying to control but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng is looking to improve his position but McDonald isn't that keen on the idea.
Kyng gets back to half guard.
McDonald not doing much here.
#T11#
McDonald is looking to advance position but Kyng won't allow it.
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Kyng won't allow it.
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kyng makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kyng.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.#T12#
McDonald 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.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Kyng not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
Kyng manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald pulls Kyng in close to his closed guard and prevents Kyng from doing any damage or advancing position.
McDonald 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.#T13#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Kyng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyng trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T14#
McDonald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
McDonald 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: Kyng (2) vs (9) McDonald
McDonald not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kyng manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng working a defensive guard here.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 9 to 2.
Jim Bob McDonald seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kyng moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kyng is trying to trip Thumb. He has hold of a leg but Thumb is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kyng persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Kyng
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng pushing down on Thumb's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Thumb wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but Thumb defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng is taking a breather. Thumb 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#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back.
Thumb is pressing down on Kyng's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Thumb being controlled here, momentarily.
Thumb working a defensive guard but Kyng passes into half guard.
Thumb is in trouble now - Kyng has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (5) Kyng
Thumb tries to lock up and control but Kyng gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kyng controlling from the full mount.
Thumb tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thumb is trying desperately to improve position.
Kyng controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Kyng fails to take his opponent's back.
Thumb working to try and regain half guard.
Kyng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thumb working to try and regain half guard.
Thumb sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Thumb is defending the position.
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng content to control rather than advance.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyng is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thumb works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Kyng controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Thumb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thumb working a defensive guard here.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Thumb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Thumb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Kyng won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
Thumb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Thumb wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thumb trying to control the position.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thumb swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Kyng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kyng trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thumb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kyng 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. #T9#
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Thumb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Kyng 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. #T10##SUB#
Thumb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Thumb is pulling down on Kyng's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Thumb has his foot on Kyng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kyng works his way back into a safe position though.
Kyng postures up.
Thumb pulls Kyng in close to prevent any damage.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12##SUB#
Thumb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thumb being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Thumb has an active guard here but Kyng has managed to pass into half guard.
Kyng trying to control the pace. #T13##SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kyng looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kyng passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (8) Kyng
Thumb is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thumb is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Thumb can't escape the position.
Kyng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thumb is trying to escape the mount.
Kyng is looking to work his way around to Thumb's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Thumb tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.
Kyng looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 8 to 0.
Tanner Kyng managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; David Brent!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kyng rushes Brent and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kyng is trying to trip Brent. He has hold of a leg but Brent is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kyng persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Brent
Kyng 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.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Brent is keeping the position.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
Brent trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Kyng continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng 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.
Kyng forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Kyng stalling.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Brent is defending the position.
Kyng stalling. #T3#
Brent trying to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kyng tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brent knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kyng is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brent can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Brent is defending well.
Brent tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brent trying to control but Kyng postures up.
#T5#
Brent is pressing down on Kyng's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kyng 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.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brent is keeping the position for now.
Kyng pushing down on Brent's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Kyng 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.
#T6#
Kyng prevents Brent from improving his position.
Kyng is taking a breather. Brent 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#
Kyng wants to free his trapped foot but Brent is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Brent is doing well to control the position and prevent Kyng from advancing to side control.#T8#
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kyng'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.
Kyng is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (0) Brent
Kyng pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T9#
Kyng looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brent keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Kyng sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brent is desperately trying to improve his position but Kyng has a good base and remains in mount.
Kyng content just to control the position here.
Kyng fails to move to back control.
Kyng sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Brent is trying to escape the mount.
Kyng controlling his opponent. #T12#
Brent is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kyng controlling his opponent.
More hug and hope from Kyng.
Further stalling from Kyng.#T13#
Brent regains half guard.
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Brent won't allow it. #T14#
Kyng content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Tanner Kyng managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mawi Da Oxlade! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kyng closes the distance and clinches.
Kyng is pressed up against the cage. Da Oxlade has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kyng down to the mat. Kyng avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Kyng closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Da Oxlade is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kyng is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Da Oxlade to the mat. Da Oxlade regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Oxlade (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Oxlade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Oxlade has control of Kyng's left arm, preventing Kyng from doing any damage.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyng won't allow Da Oxlade to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Da Oxlade is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Da Oxlade throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Oxlade is retaining full guard.
Kyng pushes down on Da Oxlade's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Da Oxlade trying to hold on to Kyng's head to control him but Kyng postures up.
Kyng is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Kyng wants to free his trapped foot but Da Oxlade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Da Oxlade has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kyng tries to pass to full mount but Da Oxlade defends it. #T3#
Kyng not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Da Oxlade manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Da Oxlade looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Oxlade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Oxlade is retaining full guard.
Kyng content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Let's hope that Kyng 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.
Da Oxlade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Da Oxlade looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Da Oxlade is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Da Oxlade controlling the position.#T7#
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kyng.#T8#
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Da Oxlade looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kyng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yet more stalling tactics from Kyng.#T9#
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Da Oxlade is keeping the position.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kyng is continuing to stall.
Kyng preventing the sweep.
Kyng 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. #T10#
Da Oxlade is pulling down on Kyng's head. It's preventing any offense from Kyng, at least for the moment.
Kyng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Da Oxlade.#T11#
Da Oxlade keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Da Oxlade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng passes Da Oxlade's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kyng is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Da Oxlade wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but Da Oxlade defending well.
Kyng stalling. #T13#
Kyng trying to control from Da Oxlade's half guard. Da Oxlade has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Oxlade swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Da Oxlade being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 2 to 0.
Tanner Kyng gave a mention to Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Mawi Da Oxlade spoke after the fight, saying 'The plan was to win by decision. '. |
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Event:
SSG 133 Chai vs Kimura
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Torres clinches up against the cage.
Kyng is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Torres pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyng is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Torres pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyng drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Torres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miguel Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Kyng.
Kyng tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Torres decides to pull guard.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Kyng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Torres trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Torres has his hands on Kyng's head, controlling the position.
Torres'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.
Kyng stays in close to Torres's body and controls the position. #T2#
Torres pulls Kyng in close to his closed guard and prevents Kyng from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kyng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (0) vs (3) Kyng
Torres tries to buck Kyng off but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng 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 Torres's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kyng is continuing to stall.
Torres can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Kyng politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyng prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
What's Torres going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T4#
Torres is looking for a sweep.
Torres seems a little lost for a moment, as Kyng dominates the positioning.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Kyng 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.
Torres tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position. #T5#
Kyng content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Torres can't do much from the bottom here.
Torres is looking for a sweep.#T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kyng is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kyng slows the pace down.
More stalling from Kyng.
Kyng trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
Kyng takes a little break here. Torres wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Torres wants to control but Kyng postures up.#T7#
The referee asks Kyng politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyng prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torres seems a little lost for a moment, as Kyng dominates the positioning.
Kyng is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Kyng wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Kyng controls the position.
Torres tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torres is trying to improve his position.
Kyng taking a breather here. #T9#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kyng.#T10#
Torres has one of Kyng's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Torres is not content to let Kyng control the position.
Kyng controlling the position.
Torres is looking to regain half guard here but Kyng keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Kyng is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Torres will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Torres is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
The referee asks Kyng politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyng prefers to stall for the moment though.#T12#
Kyng trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Kyng controls the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Torres is right now.
Kyng is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Torres will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kyng trying to control the position but Torres is working away. #T13#
Kyng staying calm.
Kyng in the domination position with Torres hanging on.
Torres tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Kyng trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Kyng wants to control for a moment but Torres uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kyng wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 3 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Tanner Kyng thanked Silverback Sweatshop for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SSG 125 Solo vs Bandini
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Schaubi drives through and clinches with Kyng against the cage.
Kyng wants to take the fight to the mat but Schaubi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Schaubi drags the fight down to the ground.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Schaubi is pulling down on Kyng's head to control his posture.
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Kyng has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Schaubi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kyng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kyng preventing the sweep. #T2#
Schaubi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (0) Kyng
Kyng looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyng, not yet.
Kyng is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kyng not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schaubi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Kyng is controlling Schaubi's posture.
Schaubi 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. #T4#
Kyng is trying to control the position but Schaubi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaubi content to stall in guard here.
Kyng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kyng is continuing to stall.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Kyng trying to keep a closed guard but Schaubi is proving a slippery customer.
Schaubi looking to pass the guard.
Kyng managing to control the position.
Schaubi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Kyng is adopting a defensive guard.
Kyng working a defensive guard here.
Kyng 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#
Kyng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schaubi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schaubi won't allow Kyng to sweep him here.
Kyng controlling the position.
More stalling from Kyng.
Kyng 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.#T8#
Schaubi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schaubi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Schaubi'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.
Kyng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T9#
Schaubi preventing the sweep.
Schaubi looking to pass the guard.
Schaubi preventing the sweep.
Kyng managing to control the position. #T10#
Kyng wants to sweep here but Schaubi controlling him for the moment.
Kyng controlling the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kyng.
Schaubi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng is looking to sweep but instead, Schaubi has passed into half guard.
Kyng trying to control but Schaubi postures up.
#T11#
Kyng is looking to improve his position.
Kyng controlling the position for now.
Schaubi is pressing down on Kyng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyng is holding on for now.
Schaubi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Kyng wants to get back to full guard.
Kyng makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kyng.
Kyng has control of Schaubi's left arm, preventing Schaubi from doing any damage.
Kyng trying to control the position.
Schaubi looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Kyng wants to sweep but no luck.
Schaubi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng is pulling down on Schaubi's head to control his posture.
Kyng is trying to control the position but Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi stopping the sweep attempt from Kyng.
Schaubi postures up.
#T14#
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schaubi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Schaubi tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Abu Schaubi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
SSG 119 Waterman vs Kimura
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnes tries to clinch but Kyng is having none of it.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyng swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kyng stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kyng wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Barnes darts in and clinches Kyng up against the cage.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kyng fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Kyng clinches. #TD2#
Kyng is trying to trip Barnes. He has hold of a leg but Barnes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kyng persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Kyng has passed into half guard.
Kyng stalling.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Kyng content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng is continuing to stall.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Kyng tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #SUB#
Kyng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kyng has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Barnes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng is working to get back to half guard.
Barnes tries to control but Kyng wriggling away.
Kyng has given up his back. Will we see Barnes going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (7) vs (2) Kyng
Barnes controlling well, preventing Kyng from escaping the position.
#T4#
Barnes doesn't have the hooks in and Kyng manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (4) Kyng
Kyng 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Kyng controlling the pace.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (4) Kyng
Kyng controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
Kyng keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Kyng pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Barnes controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Barnes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T7#
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Kyng is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Barnes passes into half guard. #T8#
Kyng is trying to control but can't.
Barnes prevents Kyng from improving his position.
Kyng is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Kyng gets back to full guard.
Kyng pulls Barnes in to control the position.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Barnes passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (4) Kyng#T9##SUB#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Kyng defends it well.
Barnes looking to control but Kyng is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kyng is controlling an arm, preventing Barnes from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kyng is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Barnes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kyng has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Barnes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kyng to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kyng shrugs it off. #T10#
Barnes fails to advance to Kyng's back.
Kyng regains half guard.#SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Kyng is defending it quite comfortably.
Kyng makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kyng.#T11#
Kyng controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Kyng gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (6) Kyng
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Barnes 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.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T12##SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Kyng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kyng works his way back into a safe position though.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Kyng advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kyng trying to control the pace.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Kyng stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position. #T13#
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle here but Kyng uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (9) Kyng
Kyng just content to control the position.
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Kyng wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Kyng content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (12) Kyng
Kyng looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Barnes gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Barnes takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
After winning the bout, Freddy Barnes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 113 Hlervu vs Kyng
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 8 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kyng has closed the distance and engaged Hlervu in a clinch.
Kyng is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kyng has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hlervu after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Kyng tightens his grip and picks Hlervu up, before dumping him to the ground. Hlervu manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Hlervu is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hlervu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyng is aware though and is defending well.
Kyng trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Hlervu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyng defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng 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. #SUB#
Hlervu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hlervu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kyng is now in half guard.
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but Hlervu defending well. #T2#
Kyng with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hlervu wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Kyng performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hlervu is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hlervu tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kyng with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hlervu tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng trying to control from half guard but Hlervu is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kyng wants to free his trapped foot but Hlervu is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Hlervu looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kyng passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (0) vs (5) Kyng#T4#
Kyng 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 Hlervu's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kyng laying and praying for a moment but Hlervu takes advantage and regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kyng in particular looking to stall.
Kyng prevents Hlervu from improving his position.
Kyng is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hlervu reverses the position - he's now on top in Kyng's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (5) Kyng
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Hlervu from controlling successfully. #T5#
Hlervu stopping the sweep attempt from Kyng.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass.
Kyng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hlervu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (7) Kyng#SUB#
Hlervu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hlervu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.#SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hlervu looking for a sweep. Not yet Hlervu, not yet. #T6#
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hlervu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hlervu wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7##SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hlervu being controlled here, momentarily.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hlervu can't keep his opponent in guard - Kyng advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T8#
Hlervu is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Kyng seems content to control.
Hlervu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyng wants to advance to full mount but Hlervu doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kyng trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hlervu is looking for a triangle but Kyng pushes his legs off easily.
Hlervu wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hlervu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hlervu is looking for a triangle but Kyng pushes his legs off easily.
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kyng preventing the sweep. #T10#
Kyng stands and throws Hlervu's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (2) vs (10) Kyng
Kyng controls the position.
Hlervu is not content to let Kyng control the position.
Kyng wants to control for a moment but Hlervu uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kyng passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (2) vs (13) Kyng#T11#
Hlervu is trying to escape the mount.
Kyng fails to take his opponent's back.
Hlervu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hlervu is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hlervu is holding on tight.
Kyng is trying to control here but Hlervu has managed to regain half guard.
Kyng looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Hlervu regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Hlervu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kyng is stalling in the full guard.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T13#
Kyng looking to sit in guard and control but Hlervu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (4) vs (13) Kyng
Kyng 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.
Hlervu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kyng's guard.
Kyng tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.#T14##SUB#
Hlervu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kyng defends it well.
Kyng works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kyng managing to control the position.
Kyng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (4) vs (15) Kyng
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 15 to 4.
An out of breath Tanner Kyng 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:
SSG 111 Waterman vs Gerbandi
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 17 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Kyng against the cage.
Barnes 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.
Kyng gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
#TD2#
Kyng gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng trying to control the pace.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is pressing down on Kyng's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB#
Barnes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kyng doesn't defend quickly enough and Barnes has managed to lock this one up! Can Kyng escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Barnes on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Barnes!
Matt Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SSG 109 Thumb vs Kyng
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kyng gets caught napping as Thumb dives in and scores a takedown. Kyng manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Kyng
Thumb trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng 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: Thumb (2) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Thumb is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thumb trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kyng trying to control the pace.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyng controlling the pace.
Thumb wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kyng with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Thumb wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Thumb actively working from the bottom here.
Thumb gets full guard.
Kyng won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
Kyng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thumb wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Thumb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kyng defends it easily.
Thumb pulls Kyng in to control the position. #T4#
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Thumb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Thumb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5#
Thumb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thumb 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.#T6#
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thumb is trying to keep Kyng in close.
#SUB#
Thumb throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kyng uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (2) vs (5) Kyng
Thumb is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kyng off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (6) vs (5) Kyng#SUB#
Thumb is persistently looking for the submission but Kyng is defending it well.
Thumb trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T7##SUB#
Thumb patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Kyng's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kyng looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thumb.
#SUB#
Thumb looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Thumb 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, Kyng has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T8##SUB#
Thumb has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Thumb is looking for a choke. Kyng gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Kyng manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (6) vs (7) Kyng
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Thumb is trying to keep Kyng in close.
#SUB#
Thumb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyng is aware though and is defending well.
Thumb looking to control.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyng 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. #T10#
Let's hope that Kyng 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.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11##SUB#
Thumb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.
Kyng is stalling in the full guard.
Kyng works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T12#
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kyng.
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Thumb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyng pulls his head out easily.
Kyng performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Yet more stalling tactics from Kyng.
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Thumb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kyng passes Thumb's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (6) vs (10) Kyng
Kyng taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 10 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Tanner Kyng thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 105 Shaver vs Waterman
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Javier Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kyng closes the distance and pushes Martinez back into the cage.
Kyng wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Martinez has clasped his hands together around Kyng's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Martinez (4) vs (0) Kyng
Kyng is looking for a sweep.
Kyng struggling a bit here.
Martinez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Martinez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kyng is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Martinez tries for a kimura but Kyng is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Martinez is trying to get an arm triangle but Kyng is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Martinez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Martinez 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 Kyng's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kyng sneaks back into half guard.
Martinez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2##SUB#
Martinez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Martinez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kyng sees it coming and defends easily.
Kyng keeping hold of Martinez's head, controlling as best he can.
Let's hope that Kyng 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.#T3##SUB#
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kyng has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martinez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kyng trying to control but Martinez postures up.
Kyng is refusing to be controlled, as Martinez sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kyng manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kyng is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Martinez won't allow Kyng to sweep him here. #T4##SUB#
Martinez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kyng looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kyng looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kyng! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Martinez (4) vs (4) Kyng
Kyng slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kyng.#T6#
Martinez gets back to half guard.
Martinez won't allow Kyng to pass to mount.
Kyng is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kyng prevents Martinez from improving his position.#T7#
Kyng with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kyng tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kyng keeps trying to improve his position.
Martinez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Martinez pulls Kyng in to control the position.
Kyng slips nicely into half guard.
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Martinez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kyng is working away from the top position though.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.
Kyng trying to control the pace.
Kyng is looking to pass Martinez's guard but actually Martinez recovers to full guard.
Martinez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.#T9#
Martinez trying to control the position here.
Kyng stays in close to Martinez's body and controls the position.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Kyng passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (4) vs (7) Kyng
Kyng takes a little break here. Martinez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T11##T12#
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yet more stalling tactics from Kyng.#T13#
Martinez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kyng staying calm.#T14#
Kyng is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 7 to 4.
A relieved looking Tanner Kyng thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 102 Gomes vs Schaubi
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shaver closes the distance and clinches up with Kyng, looking for a takedown. Shaver pushes Kyng against the cage but Kyng circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Kyng rushes Shaver and presses him up against the cage.
Shaver is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shaver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kyng prevents it.
Tanner Kyng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beaver Shaver.#TD2#
Shaver has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kyng clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kyng (0) vs (4) Shaver
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng tries to roll but Shaver sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Kyng defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shaver's arms.
Kyng rolls, trying to escape but Shaver keeps control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Will Shaver go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kyng is holding onto Shaver's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB2#
Kyng defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shaver's arms. #T1#
Kyng is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kyng is working hard here to advance position.
Shaver trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Shaver looking for the RNC. #T2#
Shaver struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kyng is really stuck here.
Shaver tries to get the hooks in deep but Kyng pushed the leg off.
Shaver 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.
Kyng trying to control the position but Shaver manages to sink in the hooks.
Kyng is really stuck here.
Kyng tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kyng tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Shaver wants to finish this one by submission but Kyng is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shaver.
Kyng is looking to improve his position but Shaver isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Kyng has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kyng (0) vs (7) Shaver#SUB2#
Shaver has one arm under Kyng 's neck. Kyng is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Shaver manages to get his arm free though and Kyng is in a world of trouble! Shaver sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Kyng turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Beaver Shaver!
After winning the bout, Beaver Shaver 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 98
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Henry Waterman!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kyng closes the distance and clinches.
Waterman fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Kyng is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Waterman can't fight it off and eventually Kyng manages to take the fight to the floor. Waterman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Waterman
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Kyng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Waterman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kyng defends it easily.
Waterman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Waterman has his foot on Kyng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kyng works his way back into a safe position though.
Waterman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kyng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Kyng looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Waterman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyng is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Waterman is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kyng has his hands clasped together but Waterman extends and breaks Kyng's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Waterman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Waterman!
A very excited looking Henry Waterman 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 95
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kyng drives through and clinches with Chancel against the cage.
#TD#
Kyng has picked Chancel up - he's going for a ride! Kyng dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Chancel
Chancel trying to control here.
Kyng stalling. #SUB2#
Chancel actively working from the bottom here.
Kyng content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chancel looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel is pressing down on Kyng's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyng continues to stall.
Chancel wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Chancel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chancel looking to control.
#T2#
Chancel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chancel wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kyng pushing down on Chancel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kyng tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chancel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kyng is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Chancel tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Chancel is defending the position.
Kyng is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng controlling the action here. #T4#
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Kyng seems content to control.
Chancel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Chancel trying to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chancel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chancel trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Kyng 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.
Chancel wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
#T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kyng in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Chancel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyng pulls his head out easily.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Chancel tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Kyng'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.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but Chancel defending well. #SUB2#
Chancel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kyng is pressing down on Chancel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancel is holding on for now. #T8#
Chancel gets full guard.
Kyng 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.
Chancel trying to keep a closed guard but Kyng is proving a slippery customer.
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chancel wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9#
More hug and hope from Kyng.
Chancel is trying to keep Kyng in close.
Kyng trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chancel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (2) Chancel
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving. #T10#
Chancel tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Chancel being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Kyng looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chancel trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom. #T11#
Kyng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chancel 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.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng seems keen to control Chancel's posture.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Kyng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chancel is one step ahead there.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Chancel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving. #T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kyng holds on and takes a little breather.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Chancel tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Kyng is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Kyng has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chancel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (2) vs (5) Chancel
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyng keeps working. #T13#
Kyng is looking for a sweep.
Chancel 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 Kyng's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kyng is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Kyng tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chancel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kyng manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chancel's best efforts.
Kyng is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Chancel controlling the pace.
Kyng wants to improve his position but Chancel is controlling well.
Chancel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (2) vs (8) Chancel
Chancel trying to control the position but Kyng is working away. #T14#
Kyng is holding Chancel down, trying to stall.
Kyng manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chancel is keen to just control but Kyng is a slippery customer.
Kyng preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chancel controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng is looking to control Chancel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kyng avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Chancel wins on points by 8 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 93
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laulhere is defended easily by Kyng.#CL2#
Kyng moves into the clinch.
Laulhere is working for takedown but Kyng is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Kyng has picked Laulhere up - he's going for a ride! Kyng dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng is pressing down on Laulhere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laulhere is holding on for now.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere trying to hold on to Kyng's head to control him but Kyng postures up.
Laulhere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng is pressing down on Laulhere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laulhere is holding on for now.
Kyng moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (5) Kyng#T1#
Laulhere tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
Kyng just content to control the position.
Laulhere tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Kyng is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Kyng 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.
Laulhere is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it. #T2#
Laulhere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kyng happy to just control the position for now.
Laulhere tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
Laulhere is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
Laulhere being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Laulhere is trying to improve his position.
Kyng controls the position.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laulhere is trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng takes a little break here. Laulhere wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The adventures of Kyng the control monster continue. Boring.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Kyng taking a breather here.
More stalling from Kyng.
Laulhere tries to buck Kyng off but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng is staying tight to Laulhere's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Laulhere tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Laulhere sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kyng seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
#T6#
Well, if Kyng 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.
Kyng passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (8) Kyng
Laulhere is controlling an arm, preventing Kyng from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kyng moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Laulhere (0) vs (11) Kyng
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng is trying to stick to Laulhere's back but Laulhere is turning into Kyng. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kyng's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Laulhere. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (11) Kyng
Kyng wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving. #T7#
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Kyng is controlling Laulhere's posture.
Laulhere looking to sit in guard and control but Kyng gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (13) Kyng
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laulhere wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng advances to half guard. #T8#
Kyng controlling the action here.
Laulhere tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kyng.
Kyng frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (2) vs (16) Kyng
Kyng pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T9#
Laulhere tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laulhere can't escape the position.
Kyng controlling from the full mount.
Kyng tries to push Laulhere's head away but Laulhere is holding on tight.#T10#
Laulhere is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laulhere has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Laulhere (2) vs (19) Kyng
Laulhere is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Laulhere trying to control the action but Kyng just sinks the hooks in.
Kyng biding his time, controlling Laulhere.
Kyng with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T11#
Kyng is not going to allow Laulhere to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Well,Laulhere is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kyng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kyng is hanging on to Laulhere's back as he tries to escape.
Laulhere is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kyng.
Laulhere can't escape the position.
#T14#
Kyng biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 19 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Tanner Kyng thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 89
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kyng keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Kyng clinches with his opponent.
Rhodeo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kyng pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rhodeo wants to clinch up but Kyng keeps it at a distance.
Tanner Kyng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kyng clinches up against the cage.
Rhodeo is looking for a takedown.
Rhodeo goes for a takedown attempt but Kyng pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Rhodeo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kyng clinches. #TD2#
Kyng gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (2) Kyng
Rhodeo is trying to keep Kyng in close.
Kyng is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo working a defensive guard here.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Kyng advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (5) Kyng
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo is looking to regain half guard here but Kyng keeps moving and retains side control.
Kyng taking a breather here.
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyng taking a breather here. #T2#
Rhodeo is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
Rhodeo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rhodeo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Rhodeo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kyng looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rhodeo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kyng passes into half guard.
#T3#
Kyng prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Kyng is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but Rhodeo defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but Rhodeo defending well.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Kyng is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Rhodeo is pressing down on Kyng's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Rhodeo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhodeo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Kyng passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (8) Kyng
Rhodeo is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Rhodeo is being controlled here.
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Kyng 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 Rhodeo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Kyng 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.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rhodeo is looking to reverse the position.
Kyng controls the position from side control.
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
Rhodeo tries to buck Kyng off but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng takes a little break here. Rhodeo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kyng working away.#T8#
Rhodeo is trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo being controlled for a moment.
Rhodeo tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position. #T9#
Rhodeo is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
Rhodeo is letting Kyng control him for a moment.
Rhodeo wants to control but Kyng postures up.
Rhodeo being controlled for a moment.
Rhodeo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face as Kyng controls the position.
Kyng is continuing to stall.#T10#
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rhodeo is looking to regain half guard here but Kyng keeps moving and retains side control.
Kyng taking a breather here.
Rhodeo tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face as Kyng controls the position.
More stalling from Kyng.
Kyng with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T11#
Rhodeo is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodeo is letting Kyng control him for a moment.
Rhodeo is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
Rhodeo is trying to improve his position.
Kyng 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 Rhodeo's shoulder. That is not cool. #T12#
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyng is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rhodeo is looking to reverse the position.
Kyng slows the pace down.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng working away.#T13#
Kyng is staying tight to Rhodeo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rhodeo tries to buck Kyng off but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng controls the position.
Rhodeo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kyng is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rhodeo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T14#
Rhodeo is trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng takes a little break here. Rhodeo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.
Kyng controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Tanner Kyng 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 85
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Carr Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kyng moves into the clinch.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Kyng has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cartwright regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Cartwright
Cartwright controlling Kyng's posture.
Kyng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (0) Cartwright
Cartwright can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyng controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
Kyng happy to just control the position for now.
Cartwright is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Kyng politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyng prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cartwright wants to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng controls the position.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Cartwright is looking to reverse the position.
Cartwright sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cartwright tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Well, if Kyng is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Cartwright tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cartwright has his hands clasped together around Kyng's back. He's all about the action.
Kyng prevents Cartwright from improving his position.#T4#
Kyng trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cartwright is looking to control Kyng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cartwright avoid being mounted?
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kyng is trying to control. Cartwright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Cartwright wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Cartwright wants to sweep but Kyng has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (8) vs (0) Cartwright
Cartwright is looking to regain half guard here but Kyng keeps moving and retains side control.
Kyng controls the position from side control.
Cartwright tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Cartwright gets back to half guard.
Kyng content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright is adopting a defensive guard.
Cartwright looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Kyng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartwright trying to control the position here.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.#T8#
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cartwright is trying to keep Kyng in close.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Cartwright seems keen to control Kyng's posture.
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Cartwright working for a triangle but Kyng defends it easily.
Kyng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cartwright controlling Kyng's posture. #T10#
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Cartwright wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kyng is now in half guard.
Cartwright wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Kyng is thwarting Cartwright's attempts to control the position.
Kyng trying to control the pace.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Cartwright is defending the position.
Well, if Kyng 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.
Cartwright is looking to control Kyng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cartwright avoid being mounted?#T12#
Cartwright is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cartwright manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyng defends well.
Kyng preventing the sweep. #T13#
Cartwright has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng 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.
Kyng advances to half guard.
Kyng tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it.
Cartwright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kyng is working away from the top position though.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14#
Cartwright trying to control here.
Kyng content to control rather than advance.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Tanner Kyng 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 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thumb tries for a takedown but Kyng sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thumb fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kyng closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Kyng turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kyng (4) vs (0) Thumb
Kyng happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kyng's best efforts.
Thumb is concentrating on defense, preventing Kyng from advancing position. #SUB2#
Thumb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Still in half guard, Kyng seems content to control.
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Thumb is defending well.
Thumb is pressing down on Kyng's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Thumb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Thumb looking for subs off his back but Kyng has passed one foot through into half guard.
Well, if Kyng is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kyng has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (7) vs (0) Thumb
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kyng content just to control the position here.
Thumb tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.#T3#
Thumb is still trying to improve position.
Thumb 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: Kyng (7) vs (2) Thumb
Thumb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thumb trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng is pulling down on Thumb's head to control his posture.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Kyng can't keep his opponent in guard - Thumb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Thumb prevents Kyng from improving his position.#SUB2#
Thumb looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Kyng makes his way to full guard, as Thumb worked for a kimura.
Kyng has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T5#
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Kyng might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Thumb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kyng haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyng swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6##SUB2#
Thumb drops back looking for a leg! Kyng is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kyng manages to kick Thumb off! Thumb jumps back into Kyng's guard.
Thumb being controlled here momentarily.
Thumb slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7#
Thumb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kyng holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kyng is not content to let Thumb control the position.#SUB2#
Thumb seems to be looking for submissions.
Kyng tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Thumb trying to mount his opponent but Kyng defends it.
Kyng moves into full guard.
#T8#
Thumb pushing down on Kyng's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Thumb is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kyng sees it coming and defends easily.
Kyng trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thumb is working for a submission of some sort.
Kyng tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg.
Kyng won't allow Thumb to pass to mount. #T9#
Kyng is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kyng doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thumb.
Kyng tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Thumb is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kyng is adopting a defensive guard.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving. #T10#
Thumb forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Thumb wants to work for an arm triangle but Kyng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura but Kyng is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thumb to get the leverage.
Kyng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kyng knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Kyng makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kyng.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng pulls Thumb in close to prevent any damage.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Thumb passes Kyng's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T12#
Kyng controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura here.
Thumb is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kyng has a hand on Thumb's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Thumb takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (7) vs (5) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kyng is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (9) vs (5) Thumb#T13#
Kyng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thumb looking for a sweep. Not yet Thumb, not yet.
Thumb keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass. #SUB2#
Thumb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thumb can't keep his opponent in guard - Kyng advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 9 to 5.
A relieved looking Tanner Kyng 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 72
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kyng takes the fight into the clinch.
Shaver has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kyng avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kyng has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shaver is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Shaver gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kyng regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (0) vs (2) Shaver
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyng is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver won't allow Kyng to sweep him here.
Kyng controlling Shaver's posture. #T1#
Kyng wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Kyng knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaver on the ground.
Kyng trying to control the position here.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard. #T2#
Kyng has control of Shaver's left arm, preventing Shaver from doing any damage.
Shaver looking to sit in guard and control but Kyng gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (2) Shaver
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyng passes Shaver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shaver trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (2) Shaver#T3#
Shaver tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.
Shaver keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyng controlling the pace for now.
Shaver is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng controlling his opponent.
Shaver tries to lock up and control but Kyng gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kyng prevents Shaver from getting the reversal.#T4#
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Shaver tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.
Shaver wants to control but Kyng is having none of it.
Shaver is looking to get to half guard.
Kyng controlling his opponent. #T5#
Kyng pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kyng looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Shaver working to try and regain half guard.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Shaver working to try and regain half guard.
Shaver is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Shaver manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shaver wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Kyng is controlling the pace.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Shaver won't allow it. #T8#
Kyng stalling.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Shaver looking for submissions off his back.
Kyng controlling the action here. #T9#
Kyng frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (8) vs (2) Shaver
Kyng controlling from mount.
Kyng fails to take his opponent's back.
Kyng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shaver is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Kyng controlling from mount.
Kyng'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.
Shaver is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Kyng controlling his opponent.
Shaver is working to get back to half guard.
Kyng looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Shaver is looking to get to half guard.
Kyng controlling his opponent. #T13#
Shaver tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.
Kyng content just to control the position here.
Kyng takes Shaver's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Shaver is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kyng (11) vs (2) Shaver
Shaver is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kyng not allowing Shaver to control his hands. #T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kyng is trying to stick to Shaver's back but Shaver is turning into Kyng. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kyng's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shaver. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (11) vs (4) Shaver
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Shaver slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Shaver is looking for a kimura but Kyng is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shaver to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Tanner Kyng thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 69
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kyng gets a clinch.
Gerbandi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kyng prevents it.
#TD2#
Kyng has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gerbandi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (4) Kyng
Kyng controls the action.
Let's hope that Kyng has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi tries to break free.
#T1#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gerbandi tries to roll but Kyng sticks to his back.
Kyng 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kyng.
I really don't envy Gerbandi right now.
Gerbandi is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng biding his time, controlling Gerbandi. #T2#
Gerbandi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kyng is trying to stick to Gerbandi's back but Gerbandi is turning into Kyng. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kyng's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gerbandi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (4) Kyng
Kyng pulls Gerbandi in to control the position.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Kyng pulls Gerbandi in close to prevent any damage.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Gerbandi is looking to advance position but Kyng has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (8) Kyng
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gerbandi has given up his back here. Will Kyng look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (2) vs (11) Kyng
Kyng controlling the position well here. Gerbandi rolled but Kyng kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gerbandi tries to escape the position.
Kyng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Kyng manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Gerbandi tries to escape but Kyng has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kyng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gerbandi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
What can Gerbandi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi rolls, trying to escape but Kyng keeps control of the position.
Kyng avoiding Gerbandi 's attempts to control his hands.
Kyng controls the action.
Kyng has the hooks in. Gerbandi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gerbandi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kyng's guard. Nice work there by Gerbandi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (11) Kyng
Gerbandi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kyng can do anything to dispel that myth.#T6#
Kyng has control of Gerbandi's left arm, preventing Gerbandi from doing any damage.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Kyng gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (13) Kyng
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gerbandi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T7#
Kyng forces his way into half guard.
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyng content to control rather than advance.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
Kyng is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Gerbandi wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Gerbandi is trying to maintain the position but Kyng is very close to passing his half guard.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Gerbandi won't allow it. #T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gerbandi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.#SUB#
Gerbandi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerbandi is retaining full guard. #T10#
Kyng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kyng stands and throws Gerbandi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (16) Kyng
Gerbandi tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Kyng stalls from top position.
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep.
Kyng takes a little break here. Gerbandi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kyng working away.#T11#
Gerbandi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi is being controlled here.
Gerbandi tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position. #T12#
Gerbandi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Kyng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kyng passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (19) Kyng
Gerbandi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng controls the position from side control.
Gerbandi struggling a bit here.#T14#
A lull in the action here as Kyng stalls from top position.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 19 to 4.
After winning the bout, Tanner Kyng 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:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Grigoryan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grigoryan is looking to clinch. #CL#
Kyng darts in and clinches Grigoryan up against the cage.#TD#
Kyng is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grigoryan can't fight it off and eventually Kyng manages to take the fight to the floor. Grigoryan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Grigoryan
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grigoryan looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grigoryan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Grigoryan is keeping the position.
Kyng passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (0) Grigoryan
Kyng taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kyng continues to stall.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kyng.#T4#
Kyng'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.
More hug and hope from Kyng.#T5##T6##T7#
Grigoryan is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
Kyng is staying tight to Grigoryan's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T8##T9#
Grigoryan struggling a bit here.#T10#
Kyng taking a breather here. #T11##T12#
Kyng working away.
Kyng content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T13#
Further stalling from Kyng.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Tanner Kyng is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Tanner Kyng, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kobe Okoro!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Okoro forces Kyng back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Kyng wants the takedown. Okoro is fighting it off but Kyng persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Okoro's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Okoro
Okoro pulls Kyng in close to prevent any damage.
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Okoro controlling Kyng's posture.
Okoro is trying to keep Kyng in close.
Kyng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro is pulling down on Kyng's head to control his posture. #T1#
Okoro keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Kyng is fighting to break Okoro's control of his arms but Okoro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Okoro has his hands on Kyng's head, controlling the position.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Okoro working a defensive guard here.
Kyng 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.
Okoro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kyng is stalling in the full guard.
Okoro is trying to keep Kyng in close.
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Okoro seems keen to control Kyng's posture.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kyng trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng postures up.
Okoro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Okoro working a defensive guard here.
Okoro pulls Kyng in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Kyng forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Okoro is trying to control but can't.
Okoro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kyng not doing much here.
Kyng is thwarting Okoro's attempts to control the position.
Kyng content to control rather than advance.
Okoro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okoro controlling the position well.
Okoro is looking to control Kyng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okoro avoid being mounted?
Okoro tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.#T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kyng is thwarting Okoro's attempts to control the position.
Okoro is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kyng'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.
Okoro is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okoro wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kyng continues to stall.
Okoro wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy.
Okoro wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Kyng controlling the action here.
Okoro trying to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng content to control rather than advance.
Okoro moves into full guard.
Okoro keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Okoro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T7#
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Okoro keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Okoro is trying to control the position but Kyng postures up.
Okoro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Okoro controlling Kyng's posture.
Kyng controlling from the top position. #T8#
Kyng pushing down on Okoro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Okoro tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Okoro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Kyng trying to control but Okoro is working from the bottom.
Kyng is stalling in the full guard.
Okoro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Okoro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Okoro managing to control the position.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Okoro controls Kyng momentarily but Kyng frees himself.
Okoro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kyng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Okoro trying to keep a closed guard but Kyng is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Okoro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kyng stays in close to Okoro's body and controls the position.
Okoro controls Kyng momentarily but Kyng frees himself.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoro is retaining full guard.
Okoro is controlling Kyng's posture.
Okoro is continuing to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Okoro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kyng controlling from the top position. #T11#
Okoro is pulling down on Kyng's head to control his posture.
Kyng is stalling in the full guard.
Okoro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okoro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Okoro is trying to control the position but Kyng postures up.
Kyng stays in close to Okoro's body and controls the position.
Okoro is adopting a defensive guard.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Okoro is pulling down on Kyng's head. It's preventing any offense from Kyng, at least for the moment.#T13#
Let's hope that Okoro 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.
Okoro controls Kyng momentarily but Kyng frees himself.
Okoro controlling the position.
Kyng trying to control but Okoro is working from the bottom.
Okoro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Okoro.
Okoro trying to keep a closed guard but Kyng is proving a slippery customer.
Okoro seems keen to control Kyng's posture.#T14#
Kyng postures up.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoro is retaining full guard.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Okoro seems keen to control Kyng's posture.
Okoro trying to keep a closed guard but Kyng is proving a slippery customer.
Kyng 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Our winner, Tanner Kyng, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Petr Kuzmitch!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kuzmitch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kyng sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuzmitch somewhat.#TD2#
Kuzmitch drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (0) vs (2) Kuzmitch
Kyng has control of Kuzmitch's left arm, preventing Kuzmitch from doing any damage.
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.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Kuzmitch tries to pass. #T1#
Kuzmitch preventing the sweep.
Kyng 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: Kyng (2) vs (2) Kuzmitch
Kuzmitch wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy.
Kuzmitch is looking to improve his position.
Kuzmitch keeping control of the position.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuzmitch wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Kyng seems content to control.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Kuzmitch won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kyng in particular looking to stall.
Kyng continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Kyng.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Kuzmitch is defending well.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kuzmitch is trying to control but can't.
Kuzmitch wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kuzmitch trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (2) Kuzmitch
Kyng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kyng fails to move to back control.
Kyng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Kuzmitch wants to control but Kyng is having none of it.
Kuzmitch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyng controlling from mount. #T6#
Kuzmitch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuzmitch tries to lock up and control but Kyng gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kyng controlling the pace for now.
Kuzmitch controls the position.
Kyng looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Kyng'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.
Kuzmitch has given up his back here. Will Kyng look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Kyng (8) vs (2) Kuzmitch
Kyng just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kuzmitch trying to control the action but Kyng just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
Kyng controls the action.
Kyng controlling well, preventing Kuzmitch from escaping the position.
Kyng is not going to allow Kuzmitch to sit and survive in this position.
Kyng keeps control of the position easily here as Kuzmitch tries to buck him off.
#T9#
Kyng not allowing Kuzmitch to control his hands.
Kyng biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kuzmitch is really stuck here.
#T10#
Kuzmitch is still trying to improve position.
Kuzmitch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kyng has the hooks in. Kuzmitch is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kyng really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kuzmitch.#T11#
Kyng is hanging on to Kuzmitch's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12#
Kyng gets his hands free as Kuzmitch looks to control.
Kyng is riding his opponent, not letting Kuzmitch buck him off.
Kuzmitch trying to control the hands but Kyng won't let him.
Kyng 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.
Kuzmitch trying to control but not successfully. #T13#
Kyng just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kuzmitch wants to control his opponent's hands but Kyng gets his hands free.
I would not like to be Kuzmitch right now.
Kuzmitch is trying to break free.
Kyng keeps control of the position easily here as Kuzmitch tries to buck him off.
#T14#
Kyng is not going to allow Kuzmitch to sit and survive in this position.
Kuzmitch is trying to break free.
Kyng has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuzmitch can't escape the position.
Kyng has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kuzmitch's body.
Kuzmitch is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Tanner Kyng thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pierre Moreau! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Hemmingworth and Eliza Hachem.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kyng gets a clinch. #TD2#
Kyng has hold of one of Moreau's legs. Moreau is fighting the takedown attempt but Kyng gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moreau (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kyng trying to advance position but Moreau counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Moreau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Moreau wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Kyng pushing down on Moreau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Kyng seems content to control.
Moreau is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng wants to free his trapped foot but Moreau is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Kyng.#T3#
Moreau won't allow Kyng to pass to mount.
Kyng prevents Moreau from improving his position.
Kyng is controlling the pace.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreau (0) vs (5) Kyng#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Moreau tries to hold on but Kyng postures up.
Kyng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moreau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kyng content just to control the position here. #T5#
Moreau tries to hold on but Kyng pushes him away.
Moreau keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Kyng avoids the attempt from Moreau to control.#T6#
Kyng controlling from the full mount.
Kyng wants to take Moreau's back but he can't do it this time. #T7#
Moreau manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Moreau is defending the position.
Moreau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kyng performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Moreau is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Kyng passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreau (0) vs (8) Kyng
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Kyng is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kyng prevents Moreau from getting the reversal.#T9#
Kyng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moreau sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Moreau won't allow it. #T10#
Moreau tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng uses his free foot to push down on Moreau's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moreau. Score +3 for passing guard: Moreau (0) vs (11) Kyng
Kyng controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Moreau is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng controlling the pace for now.
Moreau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Kyng is continuing to stall.
Moreau sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kyng passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moreau! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreau (0) vs (14) Kyng
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Moreau is looking to improve his position but Kyng isn't that keen on the idea.
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Moreau keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kyng content just to control the position here.
Moreau tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.
Kyng sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moreau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 14 to 0.
Our winner, Tanner Kyng, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tsuyoi Empi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kyng circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Kyng shoots in and gets a takedown into Empi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Empi (0) vs (2) Kyng
Empi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Empi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Empi (2) vs (2) Kyng
Empi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kyng's guard.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.
Empi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Empi (5) vs (2) Kyng
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng is squirming around, avoiding Empi's attempts to control the action.
Kyng is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Empi looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Empi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Empi content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Empi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Empi (8) vs (2) Kyng#SUB#
Kyng defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Empi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T2#
Kyng breaks Empi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Empi (8) vs (4) Kyng
Kyng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Empi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Empi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Empi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyng is aware though and is defending well.
Kyng won't allow Empi to sweep him here.
Empi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Empi is looking for a triangle but Kyng pushes his legs off easily.
Kyng looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Empi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Empi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Empi has his foot on Kyng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kyng works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Empi is looking for a triangle but Kyng pushes his legs off easily.
Empi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kyng has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Empi (8) vs (7) Kyng
Empi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kyng's best efforts.#T4#
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Empi trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Empi is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Kyng is taking a breather. Empi 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.
Empi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Empi actively working from the bottom here.
Empi trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Empi wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Kyng performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Empi is looking to improve his position.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Empi is defending well.
Kyng stalling.
Empi is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Kyng controlling the action here.
Empi trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Empi won't allow it.
Empi trying to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Empi is trying to maintain the position but Kyng is very close to passing his half guard.
Empi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kyng is fighting to break Empi's control of his arms but Empi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Empi has his foot on Kyng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kyng works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Empi working for a triangle but Kyng defends it easily.
#T9#
Empi trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Empi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Empi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Empi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyng defends well.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Empi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Empi is keeping the position.#T11#
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Empi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Empi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Empi (10) vs (7) Kyng#T12#
Kyng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Empi is one step ahead there.
Empi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kyng 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.#T13#
Kyng is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Empi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kyng working a defensive guard here.
Empi trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Empi is really struggling to control Kyng but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kyng pulls Empi in to control the position.
Empi preventing the sweep. #T14#
Empi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng 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.
Empi wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Kyng trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Empi takes the fight on points by 10 to 7. |
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