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Event:
SSG 301 Feet vs Ottke
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Gomes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (0) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes controlling the action here.
Doe is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes prevents Doe from improving his position.#T1#
Doe is pressing down on Gomes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gomes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Doe 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.
Doe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomes is fighting to break Doe's control of his arms but Doe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Gomes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Doe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doe pulls Gomes in close to his closed guard and prevents Gomes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Doe wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Doe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Doe looking to control.
Doe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doe keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Doe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Gomes 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.
Doe keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass. #T5#
Gomes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Doe working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Doe wants to sweep but no luck.
Doe being controlled here, momentarily.
Doe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (2) Gomes
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Gomes pulls Doe in close to prevent any damage.
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Gomes is pulling down on Doe's head. It's preventing any offense from Doe, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (4) Gomes#T8#
Gomes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Doe pulls Gomes in to control the position.
Doe looking for a sweep. Not yet Doe, not yet.
Gomes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gomes.#T9#
Doe pulls Gomes in to control the position.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (2) vs (7) Gomes
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doe prevents Gomes from moving into mount.
Doe seems a little lost for a moment, as Gomes dominates the positioning.
Doe wants to control but Gomes postures up.#T10#
Doe is looking for a sweep.
Doe is trying to control Gomes's posture but Gomes avoids it.
Doe is looking to reverse the position.
Gomes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Doe tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position. #T11#
Doe is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes working away.
Doe tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Doe prevents Gomes from moving into mount.
Doe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Gomes just content to control the position.
Well,Doe is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Doe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
Doe stops Gomes from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here as Gomes stalls from top position.
Doe is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Doe trying to remain calm as Gomes controls from the top position.
Doe is trying to control Gomes's posture but Gomes avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 7 to 2.
Ronaldo Gomes 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 297 Solo vs Macker
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
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 11 wins and 8 losses; Robert Cap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Cap closes the distance and clinches.
Cap tries to score a body lock takedown but Gomes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cap is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gomes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gomes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gomes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cap has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gomes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Cap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cap has Gomes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gomes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cap goes for a takedown attempt but Gomes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Cap clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Cap has clasped his hands together around Gomes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cap (4) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes can't do much from the bottom here.
Cap is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to control but Cap postures up.#T1#
Gomes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gomes keeps trying to improve his position.
Cap tries to advance to mount but Gomes denies him.
Cap trying to control the position but Gomes is working away.
Gomes tries to buck Cap off but Cap is having none of it.
Gomes is not content to let Cap control the position.
Gomes struggling a bit here.#T2#
The referee asks Cap politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cap prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gomes is not content to let Cap control the position.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomes prevents Cap from improving position. #T3#
Cap trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes is trying to improve his position.
Gomes 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.
Cap trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes wants to control but Cap postures up.
Cap is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Cap is really struggling to control Gomes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gomes can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Cap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.
Cap laying and praying for a moment but Gomes takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gomes gets full guard.
Cap trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cap works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cap content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6#
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Cap seems content to control.
Gomes is refusing to be controlled, as Cap sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cap in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Gomes is not content to let Cap control the position.
Cap tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cap working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gomes's thigh. Gomes counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cap might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cap showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Cap wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Cap controlling from the top position.
Gomes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cap wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #T9#
Cap wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Gomes is pulling down on Cap's head. It's preventing any offense from Cap, at least for the moment.
Cap stays in close to Gomes's body and controls the position.
Cap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cap showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (4) vs (2) Gomes#T10#
Cap is trying to control the position but Gomes postures up.
Cap has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cap trying to control the position.
Cap pulls Gomes in to control the position.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Cap.#T11#
Cap has control of Gomes's left arm, preventing Gomes from doing any damage.
Cap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cap working a defensive guard here.
Cap is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gomes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T12#
Gomes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cap is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gomes controlling from the top position. #T13#
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cap is keeping the position for now.
Cap controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Cap is trying to hold Gomes in close to prevent damage but Gomes has managed to pass into half guard.
Gomes passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (4) vs (5) Gomes
Gomes content just to control the position here. #T14#
Gomes wants to take Cap's back here but Cap is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gomes prevents Cap from getting the reversal.
Cap tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomes 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!
Cap is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 5 to 4.
A very excited looking Ronaldo Gomes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sticks shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomes tries to sprawl out of it but Sticks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Gomes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Sticks
Gomes 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.
Sticks is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.
Sticks has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticks is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Gomes moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sticks. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (0) Sticks
Gomes is staying tight to Sticks's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sticks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sticks struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Sticks's face as Gomes controls the position.
Sticks wants to control but Gomes postures up.
Gomes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sticks struggling a bit here.#T2#
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Sticks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gomes controlling the position from side mount.
Sticks wants to control but Gomes postures up.
Sticks tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position.
Sticks can't do much from the bottom here.
Gomes controls the position from side control.#T3#
Sticks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sticks trying to hold on to Gomes's head to control him but Gomes postures up.
#SUB2#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sticks wants to control the action here but instead Gomes manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (8) vs (0) Sticks
Gomes controlling the pace for now.
Sticks wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sticks controls the position.#T4#
Sticks tries to control Gomes's body but Gomes pushes him off. Sticks squirms to his side and now Gomes has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (11) vs (0) Sticks
Gomes is not going to allow Sticks to sit and survive in this position.
Gomes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sticks looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gomes.
Sticks just trying to survive but Gomes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sticks is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gomes keeps control of the position as Sticks tries to break free.
#T5#
Sticks just trying to survive but Gomes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gomes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sticks doesn't escape.
Sticks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sticks looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Sticks manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gomes's guard. Nice work there by Sticks.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (11) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gomes looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomes, not yet.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Sticks from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sticks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gomes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gomes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gomes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomes (15) vs (2) Sticks
Gomes has control of an arm but Sticks manages to advance to Gomes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomes (15) vs (6) Sticks#SUB2#
Sticks is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gomes turns into Sticks and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (17) vs (6) Sticks#SUB2#
Sticks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gomes passes Sticks's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Gomes 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.
Gomes is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.#T8##SUB2#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes trying to control the pace.
Gomes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sticks for as long as he can get away with.
Gomes'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.#T9##SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sticks wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gomes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sticks wants to control but Gomes passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (20) vs (6) Sticks
Sticks tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position.
Gomes controlling the position from side mount.
Sticks tries to control but Gomes manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (23) vs (6) Sticks#T10#
Sticks trying to control but not successfully.
Sticks is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gomes.
Sticks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gomes is riding his opponent, not letting Sticks buck him off.
Gomes not allowing Sticks to control his hands.
Sticks is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gomes is staying active.#T11#
Gomes just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Gomes won't let him.
Gomes is hanging on to Sticks's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Gomes gets his hands free as Sticks looks to control.
Sticks is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gomes controlling well, preventing Sticks from escaping the position.
Sticks just trying to survive but Gomes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gomes controlling from the back.
Gomes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gomes is not going to allow Sticks to sit and survive in this position.
Sticks controlling Gomes 's hands. #T13#
I really don't envy Sticks right now.
Sticks controlling Gomes 's hands.
What can Sticks 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.
Sticks wants to control his opponent's hands but Gomes gets his hands free.
Sticks rolls, trying to escape but Gomes keeps control of the position.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Gomes won't let him. #T14#
Sticks rolls, trying to escape but Gomes keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sticks trying to control the action but Gomes just sinks the hooks in.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sticks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Sticks right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
Ronaldo Gomes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 291 McCain vs Johnson
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
Gomes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kelly is defending well.
Gomes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kelly pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Kelly gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Kelly
Kelly is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomes moves into full guard.
Kelly trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Gomes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up. #T1#
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes pulls Kelly in close to prevent any damage.
Kelly pushes down on Gomes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kelly is pressing down on Gomes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomes is holding on for now.
Gomes trying to control here.
#T2#
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes is looking to control Kelly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomes avoid being mounted?
Gomes is staying active underneath Kelly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kelly uses his free foot to push down on Gomes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gomes. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Kelly
Kelly trying to control but Gomes is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly avoids the attempt from Gomes to control.#SUB2#
Kelly working for a submission but Gomes is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gomes holds on to Kelly as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Kelly avoids the attempt from Gomes to control.
Gomes is trying desperately to improve position.
Gomes tries to lock up and control but Kelly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kelly tries to control but Gomes wriggling away. #T4#
Gomes is working to get back to half guard.
Kelly looking to control but Gomes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gomes is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes tries to hold on but Kelly pushes him away. #SUB2#
Kelly wants to finish this one by submission but Gomes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kelly.
Kelly prevents Gomes from getting the reversal.
Gomes regains half guard.
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kelly is working away from the top position though.
Kelly wants to free his trapped foot but Gomes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gomes is defending against the submission attempts here by Kelly.
#SUB2#
Kelly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kelly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomes is trying to control but can't.
Kelly tries to pass to full mount but Gomes defends it.
Gomes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gomes.#T6#
Gomes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kelly preventing the sweep.
Gomes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kelly stands and throws Gomes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (8) Kelly
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kelly tries to move to mount but Gomes blocks the move with his legs. #T7#
Kelly working away.
Gomes is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Gomes prevents Kelly from improving position.
Gomes is trying to improve his position.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kelly tries for a kimura but Gomes is defending well.
Kelly advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (0) vs (10) Kelly#T8#
Gomes can't escape the position.
Gomes 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: Gomes (2) vs (10) Kelly
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes looking to sit in guard and control but Kelly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (12) Kelly
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gomes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kelly defends it easily.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass. #T9#
Kelly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (2) vs (15) Kelly
Gomes is looking to regain half guard here but Kelly keeps moving and retains side control.
Kelly working away.
Gomes is looking to reverse the position.
Gomes can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gomes wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Kelly has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Gomes's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Gomes is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Kelly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Robert Kelly!
Robert Kelly thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Gomes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Head did well to prevent Gomes getting side control.
Gomes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gomes tries to pass to full mount but Head defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes controlling the action here.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Head won't allow it. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Head throws a head kick that misses.
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Head fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Gomes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gomes uses his free foot to push down on Head's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Head.
Gomes controlling from the full mount. #T3##SUB2#
Gomes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Gomes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Head is looking to improve his position but Gomes isn't that keen on the idea.
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Head wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomes controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Gomes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Gomes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Head quickly recovers to half guard.
Gomes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Head is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Gomes controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Gomes has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Head is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
After winning the bout, Ronaldo Gomes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Hyu Head spoke after the fight, saying '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'. |
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Event:
SSG 202 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: Sep 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Harry Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kane forces Gomes back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Kane manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Kane'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.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane controlling Gomes's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Kane is keeping the position.#T1#
Kane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (0) Gomes
Kane 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#
Kane drops back looking for a leg! Gomes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomes manages to kick Kane off! Kane jumps back into Gomes's guard.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gomes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kane is pushing down on Gomes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gomes is fighting to maintain full guard but Kane has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Gomes is pressing down on Kane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane postures up.
Gomes controlling Kane's posture.
Kane wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kane stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.#T3#
Gomes keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kane trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Kane trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Let's hope that Gomes 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.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gomes working a defensive guard here.
Gomes trying to control the position here. #T5#
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
Kane trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Kane won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
Gomes is controlling Kane's posture.
Gomes 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.
Gomes can't keep his opponent in guard - Kane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomes wants to control but Kane passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (5) vs (0) Gomes#T6#
Gomes struggling a bit here.
Gomes is not content to let Kane control the position.
Gomes tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kane easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kane (7) vs (0) Gomes
Kane with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gomes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kane is looking for a kimura but Gomes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kane to get the leverage.
Kane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Kane is trying to control. Gomes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes has control of Kane's left arm, preventing Kane from doing any damage.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes controlling the position.#T8#
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kane stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.#T9#
Gomes controlling the position.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Kane postures up.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kane trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Kane postures up.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Kane trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes pulls Kane in to control the position.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Gomes trying to control the position.
Kane stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kane preventing the sweep.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully. #T11#
Gomes pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Gomes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kane wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #T12#
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes is pulling down on Kane's head to control his posture.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Gomes is pulling down on Kane's head. It's preventing any offense from Kane, at least for the moment.
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
Gomes has Kane pulled in close to control his posture. #T13#
Kane trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Kane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gomes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Kane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T14#
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Kane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gomes looking to control.
Gomes pulls Kane in close to his closed guard and prevents Kane from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kane controls the pace.
Gomes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Harry Kane decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSG 183 Sadiq vs Gomes
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gomes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sadiq passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (5) vs (0) Gomes#SUB#
Sadiq tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sadiq has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Sadiq is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomes is defending well. #T1#
Gomes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gomes struggling a bit here.
Gomes prevents Sadiq from moving into mount.
Gomes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gomes is trying to control but can't.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB#
Sadiq seems to be looking for submissions.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Gomes is trying is best to control the position here.
Gomes 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.
Gomes wants to sweep but Sadiq has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (8) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes is trying to improve his position.
Gomes is not content to let Sadiq control the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sadiq 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sadiq trying to pass the guard but Gomes defending well.
Gomes gets full guard.
Sadiq wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Sadiq trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom. #T4#
Gomes has his hands on Sadiq 's head, controlling the position.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Sadiq postures up.
Sadiq wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Sadiq pushes down on Gomes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sadiq prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Gomes trying to control here.
#T5#
Gomes tries to roll over but Sadiq keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sadiq is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Sadiq seems to be looking for submissions.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gomes looking for submissions off his back.
Gomes trying to hold on to Sadiq 's head to control him but Sadiq postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Sadiq is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomes is trying to maintain the position but Sadiq is very close to passing his half guard.
Sadiq prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Gomes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sadiq with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sadiq is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Sadiq wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes trying to control here.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gomes 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: Sadiq (8) vs (2) Gomes#T8#
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadiq keeps working.
Gomes uses his free foot to push down on Sadiq 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sadiq . Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (8) vs (5) Gomes#SUB2#
Gomes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sadiq has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sadiq ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (10) vs (5) Gomes
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gomes holds on and takes a little breather. #T9#
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadiq is one step ahead there.
Gomes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadiq is one step ahead there.
Sadiq wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Gomes looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomes, not yet. #T10#
Gomes keeping full guard, as Sadiq tries to pass.
Gomes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sadiq preventing the sweep.
Gomes 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: Sadiq (10) vs (7) Gomes
Gomes is trying to control. Sadiq wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Gomes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sadiq doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomes.
Gomes wants to advance to full mount but Sadiq doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T11#
Gomes wants to control from the top but Sadiq keeps moving.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadiq swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadiq can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gomes controls the pace.
Gomes is pushing down on Sadiq 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sadiq is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomes has managed to sneak the leg through.#T12#
Gomes is pressing down on Sadiq 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sadiq is holding on for now.
Sadiq is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sadiq is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sadiq avoid being mounted?
Sadiq won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Gomes wants to control but Sadiq is keeping him busy.
Sadiq trying to control but Gomes postures up.
Sadiq slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T13#
Sadiq controlling the position.
Sadiq keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Sadiq has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gomes forces his way into half guard.
Gomes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Gomes trying to mount his opponent but Sadiq defends it.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sadiq does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes is pressing down on Sadiq 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sadiq is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gomes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sadiq is just riding it out for now. Gomes eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadiq takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Saad Sadiq bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SSG 116 Waterman vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Torres rushes Gomes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gomes is working for takedown but Torres is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Torres successfully pulls guard.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Torres is pulling down on Gomes's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomes, at least for the moment.
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Torres
Gomes working a defensive guard here.
Gomes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to improve his position but instead Torres has moved into half guard.
Torres with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Torres is thwarting Gomes's attempts to control the position.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torres is working away from the top position though.
Torres looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes is pressing down on Torres's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (2) Torres
Gomes looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (4) Torres
Torres being controlled here momentarily.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Gomes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Torres has picked Gomes up and slammed him! Gomes can't keep hold of the triangle and Torres manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (2) vs (7) Torres
Gomes is not content to let Torres control the position.
Gomes tries to improve position but can't.
Gomes trying to control but Torres flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (2) vs (10) Torres
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Gomes trying to control the hands but Torres breaks the grip.
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.
Torres keeps control of the position as Gomes tries to break free.
Gomes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Gomes right now.
Torres biding his time, controlling Gomes.
Gomes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T5#
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torres is working away from the top position though.
Gomes tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.
Gomes is looking to control Torres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomes avoid being mounted?
Torres is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gomes trying to control but Torres postures up.
Torres sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Gomes controlling the position well.
Torres is controlling the pace.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes 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#
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Torres is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Torres postures up.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Torres postures up.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (10) Torres
Gomes looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres is trying to keep Gomes in close.
Torres pulls Gomes in to control the position.
Torres looking to control.
Torres controlling Gomes's posture.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully. #T9#
Torres is trying to control the position but Gomes postures up.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Torres has his hands on Gomes's head, controlling the position.
Gomes postures up.
#T10#
Gomes wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Gomes postures up.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomes trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Gomes wants to work for an arm triangle but Torres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gomes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Torres wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Torres wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Gomes trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
Torres is refusing to be controlled, as Gomes sits in half guard.
Torres wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
Gomes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Torres reverses the position - he's now on top in Gomes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (12) Torres
Gomes wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Gomes wants to control the position but Torres says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T13#
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Torres passes into side control, despite Gomes's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (4) vs (15) Torres
Gomes tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Gomes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gomes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
Torres wants to advance to full mount but Gomes doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T14#
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gomes managing to control the position.
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gomes looking for subs off his back but Torres has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 15 to 4.
After winning the bout, Miguel Torres 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 115 Barnes vs Cheese
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 London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Freddy Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gomes shoots and misses #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnes is keen to just control but Gomes is a slippery customer.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomes tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Gomes wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Gomes defends it.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnes 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.
Gomes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barnes jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Barnes#T2#
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gomes's legs.
Gomes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in QUBE Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Barnes 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.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #T3#
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (8) Barnes
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Gomes is defending well. #T4#
Barnes working away.
Barnes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gomes sneaks back into half guard.
Barnes prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Gomes is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gomes's thigh. Gomes counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T5#
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (8) Barnes
Gomes slips nicely into half guard.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Gomes passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Gomes pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (10) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Gomes trying to control the position here.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Gomes controlling Barnes's posture.
Gomes looking to control.
#T8#
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (10) Barnes
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (12) Barnes
Barnes passes Gomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes prevents Gomes from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Gomes defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gomes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Barnes is trying to control. Gomes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Gomes 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.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (4) vs (15) Barnes
Gomes is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Gomes gets back to half guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes passes Gomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
#T11#
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomes gets back to full guard.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (4) vs (18) Barnes
Gomes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T12#
Barnes is pressing down on Gomes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomes is holding on for now.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard. #T13#
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Gomes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomes 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.
Gomes controlling Barnes's posture.
Gomes 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: Gomes (6) vs (18) Barnes#T14#
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomes won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 18 to 6.
A victorious Freddy Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 108 Gomes vs Maximus
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 London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gomes looking to score a takedown here. Maximus is defending well but Gomes drives through and ends up in Maximus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Maximus
Gomes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maximus manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (2) Maximus
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
Maximus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (2) vs (5) Maximus
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Maximus trying to control from Gomes's half guard. Gomes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes 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.
Gomes seems keen to control Maximus's posture.
Gomes wants to improve his position but instead Maximus has moved into half guard.
#T2#
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximus is pressing down on Gomes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomes is holding on for now.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well. #T3#
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomes is controlling Maximus's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gomes trying to control but Maximus postures up.
Maximus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Maximus is pressing down on Gomes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomes is holding on for now.
Maximus is thwarting Gomes's attempts to control the position.
Gomes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Is It Avatary Enough? , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Maximus slows the pace down in half guard.
Gomes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Gomes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position. #T5#
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
Gomes is trying is best to control the position here.
Maximus is looking to advance position but Gomes won't allow it.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #T6#
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gomes working a defensive guard here.
Maximus won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
Maximus trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Maximus postures up.
Gomes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maximus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomes's guard. #T7#
Gomes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maximus has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (2) vs (8) Maximus
Maximus moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (2) vs (11) Maximus
Gomes has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Gomes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Maximus controlling the position well here. Gomes rolled but Maximus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T8#
Maximus is hanging on to Gomes's back as he tries to escape.
Maximus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gomes's body.
Gomes is trying to break free.
Will Maximus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maximus is hanging on to Gomes's back as he tries to escape.
Maximus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T9#
Gomes is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Gomes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Maximus trying to control.
Maximus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gomes doesn't escape.
Let's hope that Maximus 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.
Gomes is trying to break free.
#T10#
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Maximus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Maximus biding his time, looking for the opening.
Maximus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gomes is in bad spot here.
Maximus 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.
Maximus trying to control momentarily.
#T11#
Gomes tries to escape the position.
Gomes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maximus.
Gomes wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Maximus 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, Gomes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Maximus keeps control of the position as Gomes tries to break free.
#T12#
Will Maximus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maximus not allowing Gomes to control his hands.
Gomes tries to break free.
Maximus is looking to control Gomes but Gomes is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Gomes is having to fend off submission attempts from Maximus, who is looking to sink in the choke. Maximus doesn't have the hooks in though and Gomes manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (11) Maximus
Gomes looking to sit in guard and control but Maximus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (13) Maximus#T13#
Gomes pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage.
Gomes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Maximus is now in half guard.
Gomes controlling the position for now.
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maximus wants to free his trapped foot but Gomes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Maximus wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Maximus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (4) vs (16) Maximus
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Maximus is trying to take his opponent's back.
Maximus controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 16 to 4.
A very excited looking Alexander Maximus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 104 Gomes vs Rua
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 London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 5 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rua changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gomes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Rua gets a clinch. #TD2#
Rua gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Rua
Gomes tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.
Gomes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rua controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rua is now in half guard.
Rua is thwarting Gomes's attempts to control the position.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gomes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rua looking to pass the guard.
Rua preventing the sweep. #T2#
Rua slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gomes pulls Rua in to control the position.
Rua stays in close to Gomes's body and controls the position.
Rua wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.#T3#
Rua looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Rua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rua has managed to get both his arms back between Gomes's legs - danger averted.
Rua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Gomes is trying to keep Rua in close.
#T4#
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gomes holds on and takes a little breather.
Rua postures up.
Gomes is trying to hold Rua in close to prevent damage but Rua has managed to pass into half guard.
Gomes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Is It Avatary Enough? , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rua keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rua is continuing to stall.#T5#
Gomes trying to control here.
Rua prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gomes has a hand on Rua's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rua takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Rua
Gomes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rua looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Gomes wants to control but Rua is having none of it.
Gomes 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.
Gomes is trying to control but can't.
Gomes tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.
Rua is taking a breather. Gomes 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.
Gomes wants to control the action here but instead Rua manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (8) Rua#T7#
Gomes is trying to escape the mount.
Gomes tries to hold on but Rua pushes him away.
Rua is looking to work his way around to Gomes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gomes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomes tries to lock up and control but Rua gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Gomes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rua controlling the pace for now.
Gomes is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes tries to lock up and control but Rua gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gomes is looking to get to half guard.
Rua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Gomes tries to hold on but Rua pushes him away.
Rua wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gomes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (0) vs (11) Rua
Rua biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gomes tries to break free.
Gomes trying to control the hands but Rua breaks the grip. #T11#
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.
Gomes just trying to survive but Rua is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gomes is really stuck here.
Rua avoiding Gomes 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Gomes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Rua gets his hands free as Gomes looks to control.
Gomes wants to escape the position.
Rua doesn't have the hooks in and Gomes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (11) Rua
Rua is pulling down on Gomes's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomes, at least for the moment.
The adventures of Rua the control monster continue. Boring.#T13#
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Gomes is stalling in the full guard.
Gomes being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Gomes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gomes 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!
Rua tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua wins on points by 11 to 2.
Our winner, Wanderlei Rua, 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:
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 London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Schaubi gets a clinch. #TD2#
Schaubi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Schaubi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes stands and throws Schaubi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (3) vs (0) Schaubi
Gomes 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 Schaubi's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi wants to control but Gomes postures up.
Schaubi tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position.
Gomes tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Schaubi is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Schaubi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Gomes moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Schaubi. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (6) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi is trying to improve his position.
Gomes trying to control the action but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position. #T2##SUB#
Gomes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schaubi tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position.
Schaubi regains half guard.
Schaubi manages to get to full guard.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Schaubi looking for a guillotine here but Gomes defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gomes stands and throws Schaubi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (9) vs (0) Schaubi
Gomes wants to control but Schaubi is keeping him busy.
Schaubi tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position. #SUB#
Gomes swings around for an armbar but Schaubi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gomes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (9) vs (2) Schaubi#T4#
Gomes 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.
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Schaubi is proving a slippery customer.
Schaubi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (9) vs (5) Schaubi
Gomes struggling a bit here.
Schaubi trying to control the position but Gomes is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaubi working away.
Who's going to make the next move?#T5#
Schaubi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Schaubi wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Gomes is looking to regain half guard here but Schaubi keeps moving and retains side control.
Schaubi wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Schaubi tries to move to mount but Gomes blocks the move with his legs.
Gomes can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Gomes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schaubi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomes (13) vs (5) Schaubi
Schaubi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gomes's guard. Nice work there by Schaubi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (13) vs (7) Schaubi
Gomes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (15) vs (7) Schaubi#SUB2#
Schaubi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is defending well.
Gomes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gomes prevents Schaubi from improving his position.
Gomes wants to take a breather but Schaubi is having none of it. #T8##SUB2#
Schaubi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Schaubi trying to control here.
Schaubi is pressing down on Gomes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gomes pushes down on Schaubi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Schaubi won't allow it.
Schaubi gets back to full guard.
#T9#
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Gomes passes Schaubi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schaubi trying to hold on to Gomes's head to control him but Gomes postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schaubi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomes looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (15) vs (9) Schaubi
Schaubi postures up.
Gomes 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gomes holds on and takes a little breather.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Schaubi tries to pass.
Gomes wants to sweep here but Schaubi controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Schaubi from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gomes holds on and takes a little breather.
Schaubi looking to sit in guard and control but Gomes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (17) vs (9) Schaubi#T12#
Gomes preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Schaubi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomes is aware though and is defending well.
Gomes looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (17) vs (11) Schaubi
Gomes controls Schaubi momentarily but Schaubi frees himself.
Gomes has his hands on Schaubi's head, controlling the position.
Schaubi preventing the sweep. #T13#
Schaubi advances to half guard.
Gomes tries to roll over but Schaubi keeps him under control.
Schaubi is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schaubi is looking to pass Gomes's guard but actually Gomes recovers to full guard.
Gomes controls Schaubi momentarily but Schaubi frees himself. #T14#
Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Gomes working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gomes is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Schaubi frees his head nicely. Oh but Gomes has switched to an armbar! Schaubi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Abu Schaubi spoke after the fight, saying 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 99
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banner leaves Gomes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Banner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Banner#SUB2#
Banner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gomes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomes (4) vs (2) Banner
Banner has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Banner is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Gomes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gomes keeps control of the position as Banner tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is trying to stick to Banner's back but Banner is turning into Gomes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gomes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Banner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (4) Banner
Banner wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Gomes 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.#T1#
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner looking to sit in guard and control but Gomes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (6) vs (4) Banner
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Banner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gomes 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 Banner. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (9) vs (4) Banner#T2#
Banner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (11) vs (4) Banner
Gomes prevents Banner from getting the reversal.
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Banner is squirming around, avoiding Gomes's attempts to control the action.
Gomes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Banner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Banner is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gomes controlling from mount.
Banner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes passes Banner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banner tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Still in half guard, Gomes seems content to control.#T4#
Banner is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (14) vs (4) Banner
Gomes gets to mount! Banner was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (16) vs (4) Banner
Banner has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (19) vs (4) Banner
Gomes trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gomes doesn't have the hooks in and Banner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (19) vs (6) Banner
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (21) vs (6) Banner#T5#
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (24) vs (6) Banner
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Gomes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gomes trying to control the action but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Banner regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gomes's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Banner is defending the position.
Banner is pressing down on Gomes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gomes preventing the sweep.
Gomes trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomes defends well.
Gomes is pushing down on Banner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banner is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gomes prevents Banner from improving his position.#T7#
Gomes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (27) vs (6) Banner#SUB#
Gomes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Banner is surviving well by controlling Gomes's body position as best he can.
Gomes trying to control but Banner is having none of it.
Gomes wants to control the action but instead Banner gets a body lock and reverses into Gomes's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (27) vs (8) Banner
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Banner being controlled here momentarily.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomes 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.
Banner wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Banner passes Gomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Banner is looking for a kimura but Gomes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banner to get the leverage. #T9#
Gomes is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner slips nicely into half guard.
Gomes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Is It Avatary Enough? , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Banner is looking to advance position but Gomes won't allow it.
Gomes gets full guard.#T10#
Banner stays in close to Gomes's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Gomes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gomes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banner defends well.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Banner preventing the sweep.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Gomes seems keen to control Banner's posture.#SUB#
Banner looking to improve position, pressing down on Gomes's thigh with his hand. Gomes seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Banner paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Banner's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Gomes picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronaldo Gomes!
A relieved looking Ronaldo Gomes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Roddy Banner spoke after the fight, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 96
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maurice Rollo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gomes looking to score a takedown here. Rollo is defending well but Gomes drives through and ends up in Rollo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rollo (0) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes wants to control from the top but Rollo keeps moving.
Gomes 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.
Rollo wants to hit a sweep here but Gomes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rollo there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rollo (0) vs (5) Gomes
Gomes wants to control but Rollo has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rollo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes prevents Rollo from improving his position.
Rollo is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.
Rollo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Rollo defending well.
Gomes prevents Rollo from improving his position.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rollo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomes is thwarting Rollo's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rollo trying to hold on to Gomes's head to control him but Gomes postures up.
#T2#
Rollo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rollo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rollo is trying to control but can't.
Gomes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gomes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rollo! Score +3 for passing guard: Rollo (0) vs (8) Gomes
Rollo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Gomes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rollo is looking to escape.
Gomes prevents Rollo from getting the reversal.
Rollo manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Rollo actively working from the bottom here.
Rollo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rollo.
Gomes slips nicely into half guard.
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Rollo is defending the position.
Gomes is keen to just control but Rollo is a slippery customer.#T4#
Gomes prevents Rollo from improving his position.
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Rollo is working away.
Rollo trying to control but Gomes postures up.
Gomes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rollo! Score +3 for passing guard: Rollo (0) vs (11) Gomes
Rollo 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: Rollo (2) vs (11) Gomes
Gomes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gomes is continuing to stall.#T5#
Rollo stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Rollo passes into half guard.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rollo is working for a kimura but Gomes is defending it quite comfortably.
Rollo prevents Gomes from improving his position.#T6##SUB#
Rollo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rollo.
Gomes 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.
Gomes is not content to let Rollo control the position.#SUB#
Rollo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Gomes is defending against the submission attempts here by Rollo.
Gomes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Gomes is not content to let Rollo control the position.
Gomes trying to control here.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Gomes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rollo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rollo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rollo (2) vs (15) Gomes#SUB2#
Gomes looking for the choke but no joy. #T8#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gomes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rollo tries to escape the position.
Rollo is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes trying to control momentarily.
Gomes has the hooks in. Rollo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rollo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gomes trying to control but Rollo is having none of it. #T9#
Rollo is desperately trying to improve his position but Gomes has a good base and remains in mount.
Gomes tries to control but Rollo wriggling away.
Gomes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rollo is holding on tight.
Gomes looking to control but Rollo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rollo wants to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes trying to control but Rollo is having none of it.
Gomes avoids the attempt from Rollo to control.#T10#
Rollo 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.#SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but Rollo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage.
Rollo tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rollo defends it well.
Rollo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rollo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Gomes is just content to waste time from the top position. Rollo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Rollo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomes defends it easily.
Rollo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rollo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Rollo keeps moving.
Rollo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rollo, not yet.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rollo (2) vs (18) Gomes#T12##SUB2#
Rollo reaches up around Gomes's neck trying to control. But Gomes takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Rollo! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Rollo is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Gomes celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ronaldo Gomes!
A relieved looking Ronaldo Gomes 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 94
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gomes looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomes sprawls and moves away.
Gomes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and pushes Gomes back into the cage.#TD#
Barnes is trying to trip Gomes. He has hold of a leg but Gomes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barnes persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Gomes
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes is pushing down on Gomes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gomes is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Gomes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomes is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
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.#T2##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #SUB#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomes sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes is taking a breather. Gomes 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.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Gomes is trying to control but can't.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomes sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Gomes is defending well.
#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #T4#
Gomes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #T5#
Gomes controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes postures up.
Gomes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Barnes trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom. #T6#
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnes continues to stall.
Gomes trying to control the position.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Gomes is controlling Barnes's posture.
Gomes 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: Barnes (2) vs (2) Gomes#T7#
Gomes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Gomes
Gomes tries to advance to mount but Barnes instead regains half guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Gomes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is not content to let Gomes control the position.#SUB2#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomes.
Gomes trying to control from Barnes's half guard. Barnes has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T9#
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Gomes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard. #T10##SUB2#
Gomes wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (8) Gomes
Gomes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Gomes works to advance to full mount. Barnes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (2) vs (10) Gomes#T11#
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Gomes's attempts to control the action.
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gomes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (10) Gomes
Gomes trying to control the position.
#T12#
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gomes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #T13#
Gomes wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gomes can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomes tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#T14#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Gomes defending well.
Barnes trying to control the pace.
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Gomes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 10 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Ronaldo Gomes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 90
Date: Jan 08, 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 12 wins and 14 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ozymandias closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ozymandias lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (0) Gomes
Ozymandias is pushing down on Gomes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gomes is fighting to maintain full guard but Ozymandias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
Ozymandias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ozymandias frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (0) Gomes
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ozymandias has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (8) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes trying to control the hands but Ozymandias breaks the grip.
Gomes can't escape the position.
#T1#
Ozymandias trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gomes doesn't escape.
Gomes is really stuck here.
Ozymandias controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes rolls, trying to escape but Ozymandias keeps control of the position.
Gomes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ozymandias keeps control of the position easily here as Gomes tries to buck him off.
#T2#
I really don't envy Gomes right now.
Gomes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ozymandias controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Gomes right now.
Ozymandias keeps control of the position easily here as Gomes tries to buck him off.
Gomes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Gomes right now.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ozymandias'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.
Ozymandias is hanging on to Gomes's back as he tries to escape.
Ozymandias controls the action.
Ozymandias is hanging on to Gomes's back as he tries to escape.
Ozymandias trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gomes doesn't escape.
Ozymandias keeps control of the position as Gomes tries to break free.
#T4#
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Ozymandias gets his hands free as Gomes looks to control.
Ozymandias controls the action.
Gomes tries to escape but Ozymandias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ozymandias biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Gomes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ozymandias biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T6#
Gomes is trying to break free.
Gomes just trying to survive but Ozymandias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gomes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gomes for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on Gomes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gomes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ozymandias.
Gomes has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ozymandias gets his hands free as Gomes looks to control.
Gomes tries to roll but Ozymandias sticks to his back.
Ozymandias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Further stalling from Ozymandias.#T7#
Ozymandias not allowing Gomes to control his hands.
Ozymandias keeps control of the position easily here as Gomes tries to buck him off.
#T8#
Ozymandias avoiding Gomes 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias continues to stall.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ozymandias is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Gomes really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Ozymandias's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Gomes rolls, trying to escape but Ozymandias keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Gomes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ozymandias biding his time, controlling Gomes.
Gomes tries to escape but Ozymandias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ozymandias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gomes.
Gomes trying to control the hands but Ozymandias breaks the grip.
Ozymandias controlling well, preventing Gomes from escaping the position.
#T10#
Ozymandias has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gomes's body.
Ozymandias keeps control of the position as Gomes tries to break free.
Ozymandias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ozymandias tries to get the hooks in deep but Gomes pushed the leg off.
Gomes can't escape the position.
Gomes is still trying to improve position.
Ozymandias is trying to stick to Gomes's back but Gomes is turning into Ozymandias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ozymandias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gomes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (2) Gomes
Ozymandias managing to control the position. #T11#
Gomes slips nicely into half guard.
Ozymandias is refusing to be controlled, as Gomes sits in half guard.
Ozymandias trying to control but Gomes postures up.
Ozymandias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gomes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Ozymandias defending well.
Ozymandias has his hands clasped together around Gomes's back. He's all about the action.
Ozymandias wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
#T12#
Gomes is looking to advance position but Ozymandias won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Gomes seems content to control.
Ozymandias trying to control here.
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ozymandias is staying active underneath Gomes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomes wants to free his trapped foot but Ozymandias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gomes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (5) Gomes
Gomes fails to advance to Ozymandias's back.
Ozymandias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomes trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Ozymandias being controlled here, momentarily.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (8) Gomes
Ozymandias wants to control but Gomes postures up.#T14#
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep.
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Ozymandias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gomes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ozymandias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gomes working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gomes's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gomes gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gomes wins on points by 9 to 8.
A very excited looking Ronaldo Gomes 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 87
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but Hlervu shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Gomes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hlervu quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Hlervu
Gomes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back.
Hlervu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hlervu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Hlervu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (2) Hlervu
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hlervu postures up.
#T1#
Hlervu won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
Gomes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hlervu has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (2) vs (5) Hlervu
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hlervu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hlervu tries to move to mount but Gomes blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Hlervu is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hlervu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomes, who protects the arm well.
Gomes is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Hlervu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gomes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
Gomes is trying to control Hlervu's posture but Hlervu avoids it.
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
Gomes can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Hlervu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomes, who protects the arm well.
Gomes tries to bench press Hlervu off him but Hlervu keeps the position. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Gomes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gomes is not content to let Hlervu control the position. #SUB2#
Hlervu is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (5) Hlervu#T5#
Hlervu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hlervu is controlling Gomes's posture.
Gomes pushes down on Hlervu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gomes is trying to control the action in half guard but Hlervu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hlervu gets full guard.
Gomes is looking to pass into half guard but Hlervu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hlervu is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (7) Hlervu
Hlervu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes 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: Gomes (6) vs (7) Hlervu#T6#
Gomes is looking to stall here but Hlervu recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Hlervu working for a triangle but Gomes defends it easily.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hlervu wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes pushes down on Hlervu's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T7##SUB#
Gomes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hlervu won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back.
Hlervu is in trouble now - Gomes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (9) vs (7) Hlervu
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hlervu gets back to half guard.
Hlervu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomes wants to take a breather but Hlervu is having none of it.
Gomes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gomes wants to take a breather but Hlervu is having none of it. #T9#
Gomes trying to mount his opponent but Hlervu defends it.
Hlervu gets full guard.#SUB2#
Hlervu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hlervu wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes content to stall in guard here.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (12) vs (7) Hlervu#T10#
Hlervu is trying to get back to half guard.
Gomes wants to control but Hlervu is keeping him busy.
Hlervu manages to get back to half guard.
Hlervu is refusing to be controlled, as Gomes sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hlervu is not content to let Gomes control the position.#T11#
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Hlervu defending well.
Hlervu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving.
Gomes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving. #T12#
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hlervu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hlervu 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: Gomes (12) vs (9) Hlervu
Hlervu wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position.
Gomes is looking to control Hlervu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomes avoid being mounted?#T13#
Gomes gets full guard.
Gomes looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu is pushing down on Gomes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gomes is fighting to maintain full guard but Hlervu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but Gomes defending well. #SUB2#
Hlervu is looking for a kimura but Gomes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hlervu to get the leverage.
Gomes trying to control here.
Gomes tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.#T14#
Gomes trying to control but Hlervu postures up.
Gomes controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Hlervu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomes sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes is refusing to be controlled, as Hlervu sits in half guard.
Gomes keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
A victorious Ronaldo Gomes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 83
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vovchanchyn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomes.#CL#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gomes prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vovchanchyn walks away with a smile on his face. Gomes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Vovchanchyn drives through and clinches with Gomes against the cage.
Gomes is looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn 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.
Fedor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gomes.
Gomes jumps guard but Vovchanchyn stands there with Gomes around his waist. Gomes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gomes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown but no success here.
Gomes gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
Gomes stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Gomes gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Gomes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is controlling Vovchanchyn's posture.#SUB2#
Vovchanchyn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vovchanchyn has managed to get both his arms back between Gomes's legs - danger averted.
Gomes has control of Vovchanchyn's left arm, preventing Vovchanchyn from doing any damage. #T1#
Vovchanchyn 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.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vovchanchyn stays in close to Gomes's body and controls the position. #T2#
Vovchanchyn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Vovchanchyn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gomes managing to control the position. #T3#
Let's hope that Gomes 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.
Vovchanchyn is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Vovchanchyn stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Vovchanchyn postures up.
Gomes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vovchanchyn is now in half guard.
Vovchanchyn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vovchanchyn content to control rather than advance. #T5##SUB2#
Gomes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vovchanchyn pulls his head out easily.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard but Vovchanchyn has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (3) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (3) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vovchanchyn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vovchanchyn.#T6#
Vovchanchyn can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomes wants to free his trapped foot but Vovchanchyn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gomes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (3) vs (5) Gomes
Vovchanchyn has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gomes's lack of action.
#SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but Vovchanchyn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage. #T7#
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to full guard.
Vovchanchyn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vovchanchyn.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Gomes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vovchanchyn keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Vovchanchyn controlling the position.#T8#
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vovchanchyn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Gomes looking to sit in guard and control but Vovchanchyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (5) vs (5) Gomes
Vovchanchyn preventing the sweep.
Vovchanchyn postures up.
#T9#
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomes controls Vovchanchyn momentarily but Vovchanchyn frees himself. #SUB2#
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vovchanchyn passes into half guard.
Vovchanchyn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vovchanchyn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (8) vs (5) Gomes
Vovchanchyn manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gomes to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vovchanchyn (11) vs (5) Gomes#T10#
Vovchanchyn has the hooks in. Gomes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vovchanchyn really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gomes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn'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.
Gomes tries to break free.
#T11#
Gomes wants to control his opponent's hands but Vovchanchyn gets his hands free.
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.
Gomes is trying to break free.
Gomes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vovchanchyn.
Gomes rolls, trying to escape but Vovchanchyn keeps control of the position.
Gomes keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Gomes trying to control but not successfully.
Vovchanchyn trying to control.
Gomes is really stuck here.
Gomes 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.
Vovchanchyn biding his time, controlling Gomes.
Vovchanchyn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Gomes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomes can't escape the position.
Gomes reaches up and holds on to Vovchanchyn to control the position.
Gomes gets back to half guard.#T14#
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Vovchanchyn has control of the leg.
Vovchanchyn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vovchanchyn takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
A very excited looking Fedor Vovchanchyn 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 5 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maximus. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (4) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes is looking to reverse the position.
Gomes is trying to escape the position but Maximus is controlling the position.
Gomes tries to bench press Maximus off him but Maximus keeps the position.
Maximus taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus'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#
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gomes for as long as he can get away with.
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
Gomes sneaks back into half guard.
Maximus prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Gomes won't allow Maximus to pass to mount.
Maximus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gomes tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.#T2#
Maximus not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomes 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.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Gomes is working away.
Gomes wants to sweep but Maximus has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (7) vs (0) Gomes
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.
Maximus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomes can't do much from the bottom here.
Gomes seems a little lost for a moment, as Maximus dominates the positioning.
Gomes keeps Maximus under control for a moment.
Maximus just content to control the position.
Gomes is trying to control Maximus's posture but Maximus avoids it.
Maximus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Gomes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maximus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gomes keeps trying to improve his position.
Gomes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maximus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (7) vs (4) Gomes#SUB2#
Gomes working for a choke but Maximus is defending well.
Maximus tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximus tries to reverse the position but Gomes maintains control.#T5#
Maximus wants to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Maximus is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes looking to control but Maximus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maximus is desperately trying to improve his position but Gomes has a good base and remains in mount.
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gomes fails to take his opponent's back. #T6#
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomes wants to control the pace but Maximus is squirming around nicely.
Maximus wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Gomes looking to control but Maximus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Gomes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maximus is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus reaches up and holds on to Gomes to control the position.#T8#
Gomes pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Maximus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maximus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomes is trying to control here but Maximus has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Gomes seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Maximus has recovered full guard.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully. #T9#
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Maximus working a defensive guard here.
Maximus 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.
Gomes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Maximus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gomes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Maximus is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maximus avoid being mounted?
Gomes prevents Maximus from improving his position.#T11#
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Gomes seems content to control.
Maximus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gomes in particular looking to stall.
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomes slows the pace down in half guard.
Maximus wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Maximus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maximus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus pulls Gomes in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass. #T13#
Gomes postures up.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Gomes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maximus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.#T14#
Gomes is stalling in the full guard.
Gomes being controlled here momentarily.
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (9) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus is fighting to break Gomes's control of his arms but Gomes 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!
Maximus advances to half guard.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Maximus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Wanderlei Rua! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Rua clinches up against the cage.
Gomes is trying to pull guard but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Gomes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rua smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Rua closes the distance and clinches.
Rua 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.
Gomes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wanderlei Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gomes.
Rua has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gomes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rua tries to score a body lock takedown but Gomes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gomes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rua.
Gomes tries to score a body lock takedown but Rua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Rua has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gomes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rua (4) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua is not going to allow Gomes to sit and survive in this position. #T1#
Rua has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gomes's body.
Gomes can't escape the position.
Rua keeps control of the position easily here as Gomes tries to buck him off.
Gomes trying to control the hands but Rua won't let him.
Gomes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Gomes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rua (7) vs (0) Gomes
Rua avoiding Gomes 's attempts to control his hands.
Rua is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Rua controlling well, preventing Gomes from escaping the position.
Rua has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gomes's body.
#T4#
Rua is hanging on to Gomes's back as he tries to escape.
Rua avoiding Gomes 's attempts to control his hands.
Rua controlling well, preventing Gomes from escaping the position.
Rua just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gomes 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.#T5#
Rua is hanging on to Gomes's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Rua.
Gomes tries to escape the position.
Gomes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rua controls the action.#T6#
Rua continues to stall.
Gomes is really stuck here.
Gomes keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Rua is riding his opponent, not letting Gomes buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua not allowing Gomes to control his hands.
Rua 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.
#T8#
Rua controlling well, preventing Gomes from escaping the position.
Rua controls the action.
Rua gets his hands free as Gomes looks to control.
Rua keeps control of the position easily here as Gomes tries to buck him off.
Gomes wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Gomes needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Gomes tries to roll but Rua sticks to his back.
Rua is riding his opponent, not letting Gomes buck him off.
Gomes tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gomes tries to roll but Rua sticks to his back.
#T10#
Gomes trying to control the position but Rua manages to sink in the hooks.
Rua trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gomes doesn't escape.
Gomes trying to control the position but Rua manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Gomes right now.
#T11#
Rua avoiding Gomes 's attempts to control his hands.
Gomes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rua has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gomes's body.
Gomes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
Rua controlling the position well here. Gomes rolled but Rua kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gomes is trying to break free.
Rua controlling the position well here. Gomes rolled but Rua kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rua has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gomes tries to break free.
#T13#
Rua controlling the position well here. Gomes rolled but Rua kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T14#
You can see the frustration on Gomes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Wanderlei Rua thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 70
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Brad Hartwell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gomes tries for a takedown but Hartwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Gomes tries to keep at a distance but Hartwell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hartwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomes smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Hartwell rushes Gomes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gomes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hartwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomes smiles and moves away.
Hartwell leaves Gomes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hartwell gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gomes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hartwell to keep the fight standing.
Gomes fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Gomes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hartwell clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gomes (4) vs (0) Hartwell
Gomes keeps control of the position as Hartwell tries to break free.
Hartwell 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.#T1##SUB#
Gomes 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, Hartwell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hartwell tries to break free.
Hartwell is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gomes off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Gomes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hartwell tries to escape but Gomes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gomes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Gomes looking for the RNC.
Gomes is trying to stick to Hartwell's back but Hartwell is turning into Gomes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gomes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hartwell. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (2) Hartwell
Gomes wants to sweep here but Hartwell controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Hartwell wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hartwell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (6) vs (2) Hartwell
Gomes preventing the sweep.
Gomes is pushing down on Hartwell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hartwell is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomes has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hartwell is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomes.
#SUB2#
Hartwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hartwell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gomes has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (9) vs (2) Hartwell#T3##SUB#
Hartwell tries to improve his position but Gomes has taken his back! Gomes has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hartwell tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gomes pushes Hartwell away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Gomes!
After winning the bout, Ronaldo Gomes 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 66
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hlervu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gomes to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (0) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes trying to move into half guard but instead Hlervu has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hlervu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gomes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gomes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlervu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.#T1#
Gomes is trying to control the position but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hlervu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (2) vs (7) Gomes#SUB2#
Gomes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hlervu keeps working.
Hlervu tries to improve position but can't.
Hlervu is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Hlervu is looking to regain half guard here but Gomes keeps moving and retains side control.
Hlervu can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hlervu is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gomes is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (2) vs (9) Gomes#SUB2#
Gomes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hlervu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hlervu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (4) vs (9) Gomes
Hlervu 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.
Hlervu won't allow Gomes to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hlervu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Hlervu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gomes 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.
Gomes trying to control the position.
#T5#
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Hlervu 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (4) vs (11) Gomes
Gomes postures up.
#T6##SUB#
Hlervu has his foot on Gomes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomes works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomes sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Hlervu has his foot on Gomes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomes works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hlervu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hlervu keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving. #T7##SUB#
Hlervu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gomes has passed into half guard!
Hlervu gets full guard.#SUB#
Gomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hlervu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomes has managed to get both his arms back between Hlervu's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hlervu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomes defends it easily.#T8#
Gomes advances to half guard. #SUB#
Hlervu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gomes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gomes! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (4) vs (14) Gomes#SUB2#
Gomes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hlervu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gomes tries to move to mount but Hlervu blocks the move with his legs. #T9#
Hlervu looking for a sweep but Gomes has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (4) vs (16) Gomes
Gomes is looking to work his way around to Hlervu's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Gomes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hlervu is now in Gomes's guard. A big mistake from Gomes there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (6) vs (16) Gomes
Hlervu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gomes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T10#
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Hlervu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Hlervu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T11#
Gomes wants to sweep here but Hlervu controlling him for the moment.
Gomes is looking to sweep but instead, Hlervu has passed into half guard.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Hlervu is controlling well.
Gomes won't allow Hlervu to pass to mount. #T12#
Gomes gets back to full guard.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomes working a defensive guard but Hlervu manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (9) vs (16) Gomes
Gomes 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.
Gomes is letting Hlervu control him for a moment.
Gomes stops Hlervu from passing to mount. #T13##SUB#
Hlervu is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hlervu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gomes looks to move to half guard but instead Hlervu has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (11) vs (16) Gomes#T14#
Hlervu trying to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes 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!
Hlervu tries to control but Gomes wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 16 to 11.
Ronaldo Gomes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 63
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Olin Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gomes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hartwell (0) vs (4) Gomes
Hartwell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gomes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartwell trying to control but Gomes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Hartwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hartwell trying to control but Gomes postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hartwell is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hartwell avoid being mounted?#T1#
Gomes wants to control but Hartwell is keeping him busy.
Gomes prevents Hartwell from improving his position.
Hartwell is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes is trying to control. Hartwell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes trying to control from Hartwell's half guard. Hartwell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gomes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (0) vs (7) Gomes
Gomes tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Gomes is trying to get an arm triangle but Hartwell is defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gomes wants to control but Hartwell is keeping him busy.
Hartwell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hartwell won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Hartwell is concentrating on defense, preventing Gomes from advancing position.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hartwell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Gomes 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.
#T4#
Hartwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomes is pressing down on Hartwell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hartwell is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hartwell trying to control from the bottom.
#T5##SUB#
Hartwell looking for submissions off his back.
Gomes uses his free foot to push down on Hartwell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hartwell. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (0) vs (10) Gomes
Gomes controlling his opponent.
Hartwell is working to get back to half guard.
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hartwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hartwell tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Hartwell working to try and regain half guard.
Gomes controlling the position easily from mount.
Hartwell is trying to escape the mount.
Hartwell wants to control but Gomes is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gomes looking to secure an arm triangle but Hartwell defends it well. #T7#
Hartwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Gomes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hartwell is looking to get to half guard.
Hartwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomes content just to control the position here.
Hartwell is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Hartwell wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Hartwell is looking to improve his position but Gomes isn't that keen on the idea.
Hartwell is squirming around, avoiding Gomes's attempts to control the action.
Hartwell is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hartwell is holding on tight.
Hartwell is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Hartwell tries to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Hartwell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomes controlling from mount.
Gomes looking to control but Hartwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Gomes has hold of Hartwell's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hartwell manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T10#
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomes fails to move to back control.
Hartwell tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomes with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gomes avoids the attempt from Hartwell to control.
Hartwell manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T11#
Hartwell trying to control from the bottom.
Gomes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hartwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes moves into full mount! Hartwell won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (0) vs (13) Gomes
Gomes avoids the attempt from Hartwell to control.
Gomes trying to control but Hartwell is having none of it. #T12#
Hartwell wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.#SUB2#
Hartwell is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Gomes locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hartwell is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 57
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Wang Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gomes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dong (2) vs (0) Gomes
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gomes holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dong's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (2) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.#T1#
Gomes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gomes trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Dong wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment.
Gomes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dong keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
I've been told that Gomes has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Dong is retaining full guard.
Gomes is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Gomes 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.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Dong working a defensive guard here.
Gomes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dong manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (4) vs (2) Gomes
Dong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dong manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (4) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes passes Dong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Dong won't allow Gomes to pass to mount. #T4#
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomes is stalling here. Dong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gomes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dong (8) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes manages to get back to half guard.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Gomes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dong jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (11) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes is not content to let Dong control the position.
Dong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gomes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T5#
Gomes being controlled for a moment.
Gomes tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dong (13) vs (4) Gomes#T6#
Gomes is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes is squirming around, avoiding Dong's attempts to control the action.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dong wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely.
Gomes is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Dong wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely.
Gomes is trying to reverse the position but instead Dong has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Dong (16) vs (4) Gomes
Dong trying to control.
Dong is hanging on to Gomes's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
Gomes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gomes is trying to reverse the position but instead Dong has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Dong (19) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dong controlling the positon.
Gomes trying to control the action but Dong just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Dong working for the choke.
Gomes turns into Dong and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (19) vs (6) Gomes#T9#
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now.
Gomes stands and throws Dong's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (19) vs (9) Gomes#SUB2#
Gomes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gomes's guard! Nice work there by Dong! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (21) vs (9) Gomes
Dong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomes's guard.
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes is not content to let Dong control the position.#T10#
Gomes tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.
Gomes is controlling Dong's trapped leg to prevent Dong from advancing to side control.
Dong prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Gomes is staying active underneath Dong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomes is controlling Dong's trapped leg to prevent Dong from advancing to side control.#T11#
Gomes wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dong 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.
Gomes wants to control but Dong is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Gomes wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
Gomes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dong's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dong (21) vs (13) Gomes
Dong trying to control the action but Gomes just sinks the hooks in.
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.
I really don't envy Dong right now.
#SUB2#
Gomes is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Dong won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gomes off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Gomes!
After winning the bout, Ronaldo Gomes 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 40
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Smyth shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gomes is trying to defend but Smyth finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Gomes
Smyth moves into full mount! Gomes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (5) vs (0) Gomes
Smyth wants to take Gomes's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Smyth has control of Gomes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gomes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Smyth is working for a guillotine from mount but Gomes frees his head quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes 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.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomes has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Smyth is working for a kimura but Gomes is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Smyth is working for a kimura but Gomes is defending it quite comfortably.
Gomes has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Smyth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gomes is just riding it out for now. Smyth eventually gives up the hold.
Smyth wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position. #T2#
Gomes wants to control but Smyth is keeping busy.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Smyth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Smyth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smyth.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Smyth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB#
Smyth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomes sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Smyth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smyth is looking for a kimura here.
Gomes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smyth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smyth's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smyth (5) vs (4) Gomes#T4##SUB2#
Smyth fending off the submission attempt from Gomes. #SUB2#
Smyth showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Smyth won't enjoy being in this position. Gomes looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Smyth is tapping - it's over boys! Gomes picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Gomes!
A very excited looking Ronaldo Gomes 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 36
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Smooth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smooth showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Smooth
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Smooth slows the pace down in half guard.
Gomes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Smooth jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Smooth
Gomes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Is It Avatary Enough? , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gomes tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Smooth staying calm.#T1#
Gomes is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smooth's best efforts.
Gomes trying to control but Smooth postures up.
#T2#
Smooth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
Smooth trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes is holding on to half guard well.
Smooth wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well.
Smooth is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Smooth moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (8) Smooth
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.
Smooth is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smooth controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Gomes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Gomes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smooth's best efforts.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Smooth has control of the leg.
Gomes trying to hold on to Smooth's head to control him but Smooth postures up.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gomes actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gomes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smooth pulls his head out easily.
Gomes gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Smooth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes wants to sweep here but Smooth controlling him for the moment.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Smooth tries to pass.
Smooth is looking to pass into half guard but Gomes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gomes is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (8) Smooth
Smooth can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smooth is not content to let Gomes control the position.#T7#
Gomes controlling the pace.
Smooth tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Gomes is just content to waste time from the top position. Smooth takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gomes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smooth seems keen to control Gomes's posture.#T8#
Smooth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Gomes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smooth is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smooth has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (10) Smooth
Smooth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomes looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomes, not yet. #T9#
Gomes controlling the position.
Smooth postures up.
Smooth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (10) Smooth
Smooth keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gomes is fighting to break Smooth's control of his arms but Smooth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Gomes 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.
Smooth keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smooth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes pushing down on Smooth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T11#
Gomes wants to free his trapped foot but Smooth is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Gomes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smooth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomes. #SUB#
Gomes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smooth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Smooth is working away. #T12#
Gomes is controlling the pace.
Well,Gomes is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Smooth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smooth moves into full guard.
Gomes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomes trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Smooth looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Gomes is looking to pass into half guard but Smooth pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smooth is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (12) Smooth
Gomes 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.
Gomes trying to control the position here.
Smooth postures up.
Smooth won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
Smooth passes Gomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Gomes moves into full guard.
Smooth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smooth trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes being controlled here, momentarily.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smooth pushing down on Gomes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smooth wins on points by 12 to 4.
Our winner, Tim Smooth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 33
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Wang Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gomes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dong (0) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dong manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (2) vs (2) Gomes
Dong wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gomes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dong 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 Gomes. Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (5) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes is not content to let Dong control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Gomes prevents Dong from moving into mount.
Gomes is looking to reverse the position.
Dong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.
Gomes is looking to regain half guard here but Dong keeps moving and retains side control.
Dong has control of an arm but Gomes manages to advance to Dong's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dong (5) vs (6) Gomes#SUB2#
Gomes is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dong taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Gomes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
An out of breath Ronaldo Gomes 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Greenburg works Gomes's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Gomes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Gomes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greenburg is just riding it out for now. Gomes eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura here.
Greenburg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Greenburg is keeping the position.#T1#
Gomes keeps trying to improve his position.
Gomes is still trying to improve position.
Gomes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gomes passes Greenburg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Greenburg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Greenburg tries to get out of the position.
Gomes trying to control the action but Greenburg is working from the bottom.
Greenburg preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gomes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Greenburg could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gomes has cracked it and Greenburg is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gomes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronaldo Gomes!
During a confident post fight interview, Ronaldo Gomes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 26
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Spencer Fulbright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gomes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fulbright! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fulbright (0) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes is staying tight to Fulbright's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gomes tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Gomes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fulbright, who protects the arm well.
Gomes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fulbright! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fulbright (0) vs (6) Gomes
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fulbright gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gomes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fulbright is just riding it out for now. Gomes eventually gives up the hold.
Gomes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Fulbright tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Gomes is pressing down on Fulbright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fulbright is holding on for now.
Fulbright desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gomes is thwarting Fulbright's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Fulbright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fulbright is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Fulbright won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gomes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gomes controlling the action here. #T3#
Fulbright is staying active underneath Gomes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fulbright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fulbright (0) vs (9) Gomes
Gomes has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fulbright (0) vs (11) Gomes
Fulbright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomes wants to control the pace but Fulbright is squirming around nicely.
Fulbright tries to hold on but Gomes pushes him away. #T4#
Gomes looking to control but Fulbright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fulbright is trying desperately to improve position.
Gomes content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB2#
Gomes has isolated one of Fulbright's arms. Fulbright looking to fight him off but Gomes twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
After winning the bout, Ronaldo Gomes 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 23
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gomes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shart's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Shart
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Shart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Shart.
Shart trying to control the position.
Shart 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.
Gomes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomes is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Gomes preventing the sweep.
Shart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gomes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gomes prevents Shart from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Shart is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Gomes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shart! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (0) Shart
Shart has given up his back. Will we see Gomes going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (8) vs (0) Shart
Gomes struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Gomes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shart defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Gomes has his arm under Shart's chin here. Game over son! Gomes squeezes tightly and Shart is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Gomes!
A victorious Ronaldo Gomes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Rumsfeld Shart had this to say: 'You either win or you learn, this time I learned... Ossss'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 20
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gomes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Jagonoy
Jagonoy is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gomes is trying to work for a kimura but Jagonoy is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jagonoy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jagonoy tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Jagonoy is defending the position.
Gomes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (0) Jagonoy#T1#
Gomes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jagonoy is holding on tight.
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jagonoy tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jagonoy is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomes fails to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes avoids the attempt from Jagonoy to control.
Gomes tries to control but Jagonoy wriggling away.
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomes wants to control the action but instead Jagonoy gets a body lock and reverses into Gomes's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (5) vs (2) Jagonoy#T3#
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Jagonoy tries to pass.
Jagonoy is looking to pass into half guard but Gomes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gomes is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (7) vs (2) Jagonoy
Jagonoy keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Jagonoy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Jagonoy 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.
Jagonoy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gomes controls the pace.#SUB2#
Jagonoy looking for a guillotine here but Gomes defends easily.
Gomes advances to half guard. #T5#
Gomes is looking to pass Jagonoy's guard but actually Jagonoy recovers to full guard.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Jagonoy keeps moving.
Jagonoy wants to sweep but no luck.
Jagonoy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomes pushes down on Jagonoy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gomes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Jagonoy moves into full guard.
Jagonoy looking for a sweep. Not yet Jagonoy, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes trying to control but Jagonoy is working from the bottom.
Gomes postures up.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jagonoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Jagonoy working a defensive guard here.
Gomes controlling from the top position.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagonoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes stands and throws Jagonoy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (10) vs (2) Jagonoy#T8#
Jagonoy is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Gomes swings around for an armbar but Jagonoy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gomes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (10) vs (4) Jagonoy#SUB#
Gomes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jagonoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes has Jagonoy pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (12) vs (4) Jagonoy
Gomes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Jagonoy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jagonoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes pushing down on Jagonoy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomes tries to pass to full mount but Jagonoy defends it.
Gomes passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (15) vs (4) Jagonoy#T10#
Gomes avoids the attempt from Jagonoy to control.
Gomes tries to control but Jagonoy wriggling away.
Gomes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Gomes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jagonoy turns into him and now he's in Gomes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (15) vs (6) Jagonoy
Jagonoy trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom. #T11#
Jagonoy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomes's guard.
Jagonoy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gomes trying to control but Jagonoy postures up.
#SUB2#
Jagonoy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Gomes is defending against the submission attempts here by Jagonoy.
Gomes gets back to full guard.
#T12##SUB#
Gomes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gomes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jagonoy trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jagonoy is one step ahead there.
Gomes 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: Gomes (17) vs (6) Jagonoy#T13#
Gomes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jagonoy! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (20) vs (6) Jagonoy
Jagonoy is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gomes has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (23) vs (6) Jagonoy
Jagonoy tries to break free.
#SUB#
Gomes is looking for the choke from the back position but Jagonoy is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Gomes has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jagonoy is in real trouble here. Gomes gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jagonoy is tapping out! Gomes wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Gomes!
A very excited looking Ronaldo Gomes 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 18
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Gomes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barnes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gomes to the mat. Gomes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Gomes
Barnes is fighting to break Gomes's control of his arms but Gomes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is trying to keep Barnes in close.
#T1#
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gomes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gomes has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
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.#T2#
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Gomes#SUB2#
Gomes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Gomes
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Gomes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.#T3#
Gomes 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.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gomes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Barnes uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (2) Gomes#SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gomes! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (9) vs (2) Gomes#T4#
Gomes 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.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Gomes defends it.
Gomes wants to sweep but Barnes has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (2) Gomes
Barnes trying to control the position but Gomes is working away.
Barnes tries to advance to mount but Gomes instead regains half guard.
Gomes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gomes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barnes stacks Gomes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (15) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gomes won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Barnes stalling.
Barnes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (18) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gomes is now in Barnes's guard. A big mistake from Barnes there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (18) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.#T7#
Barnes controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself. #SUB#
Gomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T8#
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (20) vs (4) Gomes
Barnes won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes postures up.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T9##SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Gomes looking to control.
Gomes wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes 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.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Gomes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (20) vs (6) Gomes#T10#
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Gomes trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes is looking to pass into half guard but Barnes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barnes is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (22) vs (6) Gomes
Barnes won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom. #T11#
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (25) vs (6) Gomes
Gomes sneaks back into half guard.
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (28) vs (6) Gomes
Gomes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Gomes moves into full guard.
Barnes passes Gomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gomes wants to control the action here but instead Barnes manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (31) vs (6) Gomes
Barnes looking to control but Gomes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gomes wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gomes wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.#T13#
Gomes is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely.
Gomes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomes is looking to escape.
Gomes is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for a guillotine from mount but Gomes frees his head quite easily.
#T14#
Gomes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gomes is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Gomes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gomes is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 31 to 6. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 14
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Wang Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dong (4) vs (0) Gomes
Dong 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 Gomes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gomes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gomes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to control but Dong postures up.
Gomes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gomes wants to sweep but Dong has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (7) vs (0) Gomes#T1#
Gomes is trying to control Dong's posture but Dong avoids it. #SUB#
Gomes reaches up around Dong's neck trying to control. But Dong takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Gomes! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Gomes is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Dong celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wang Dong! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 13
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gomes gets caught napping as Shaver dives in and scores a takedown. Gomes manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Shaver
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shaver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaver trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Shaver stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.#SUB#
Gomes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shaver has picked Gomes up and slammed him! Gomes can't keep hold of the triangle and Shaver manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Shaver
Shaver moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (0) vs (7) Shaver
Gomes is desperately trying to improve his position but Shaver has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is trying to escape the mount but Shaver keeps good control and instead manages to take Gomes's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (0) vs (10) Shaver
Gomes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaver's guard. Nice work there by Gomes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (10) Shaver
Gomes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Gomes forces his way into half guard.
Gomes wants to control but Shaver is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gomes is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Shaver is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronaldo Gomes!
A victorious Ronaldo Gomes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 6
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexandro Uson Villaruz!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gomes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Villaruz! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gomes (4) vs (0) Villaruz
Villaruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Gomes controlling the position.
Gomes moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (6) vs (0) Villaruz
Villaruz is working to get back to half guard.
Gomes with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gomes avoids the attempt from Villaruz to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villaruz is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Villaruz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Gomes works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (9) vs (0) Villaruz#SUB#
Gomes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Villaruz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes is hanging on to Villaruz's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Gomes.#SUB#
Gomes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Villaruz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Gomes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Villaruz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Villaruz for a finish.
Villaruz trying to control the position but Gomes manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Gomes looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes keeps control of the position as Villaruz tries to break free.
#SUB#
Gomes is persistently looking for the submission but Villaruz is defending it well.
#SUB#
Gomes has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Villaruz! Can he survive? No! He's out! Gomes gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Gomes!
Our winner, Ronaldo Gomes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 1
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bruce Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Gomes or perhaps it was just good defense by Banner, which made it look bad. #TD#
Banner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gomes was covering up waiting for the punch and Banner finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Gomes
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomes's guard.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Gomes defending well. #SUB#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Banner works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Gomes
Banner trying to control the position but Gomes is working away. #T1#
Banner working away.
Gomes tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position.
Banner taking a breather here.
Gomes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (7) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Banner'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.
Gomes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but Gomes doesn't allow it.
Banner wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Banner looking for a guillotine from mount but Gomes is having none of it. #SUB#
Banner working for a guillotine from mount but Gomes is in no mood to give up.
Banner content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Banner has control of Gomes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gomes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Banner is looking to work his way around to Gomes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Banner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gomes tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomes has given up his back here. Will Banner look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (10) vs (0) Gomes
Banner is trying to stick to Gomes's back but Gomes is turning into Banner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Banner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gomes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (10) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes pushing down on Banner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Banner tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Gomes is thwarting Banner's attempts to control the position.
Gomes prevents Banner from improving his position.
Gomes is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (12) vs (2) Gomes#T4##SUB2#
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner stands and throws Gomes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (15) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes is trying to improve his position.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working. #SUB#
Banner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Banner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gomes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gomes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Banner looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banner wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner trying to move into half guard but instead Gomes has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (15) vs (4) Gomes
Banner wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Banner is trying to control the position but Gomes postures up.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet. #T6#
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (17) vs (4) Gomes
Banner stands and throws Gomes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (20) vs (4) Gomes#SUB#
Banner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gomes stops Banner from passing to mount. #SUB#
Banner tries for a kimura but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (22) vs (4) Gomes#T7#
Gomes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gomes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Banner sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Banner is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
Gomes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Banner wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #T8#
Gomes wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
Banner is looking to pass into half guard but Gomes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gomes is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (22) vs (6) Gomes
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (24) vs (6) Gomes
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes is trying to keep Banner in close.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes 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: Banner (24) vs (8) Gomes
Banner wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Banner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Banner 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.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (24) vs (11) Gomes
Gomes wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Banner is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gomes has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gomes pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Banner is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gomes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
A relieved looking Ronaldo Gomes 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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