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Event:
SSG 300 Elvul vs Chai
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Marden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ibrahim sprawls well initially but Marden persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marden trying to control from half guard but Ibrahim is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim gets full guard.
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim can't keep his opponent in guard - Marden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is defending well.
Marden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ibrahim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Still in half guard, Marden seems content to control.#SUB#
Marden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marden prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.
Ibrahim won't allow Marden to pass to mount.
Ibrahim holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Marden trying to control from half guard but Ibrahim is working away. #SUB#
Marden looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Marden seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marden pulls his head out easily.
Marden wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Marden has control of the leg.
Marden is looking to take a break and control but Ibrahim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ibrahim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Marden seems to be working for a kimura but Ibrahim defends the submission attempt.
Ibrahim keeping hold of Marden's head, controlling as best he can.
Ibrahim gets back to full guard.
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
Ibrahim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ibrahim trying to keep a closed guard but Marden is proving a slippery customer.
#T4##SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for a guillotine here but Marden defends easily.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
Ibrahim seems keen to control Marden's posture.
Marden won't allow Ibrahim to sweep him here.
Marden wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving. #T5#
Marden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ibrahim trying to control the position here.
Ibrahim being controlled here, momentarily.
Marden'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.
Ibrahim controls Marden momentarily but Marden frees himself.
Marden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Marden advances to half guard. #SUB#
Marden is working for a kimura but Ibrahim is defending it quite comfortably.
Marden is pressing down on Ibrahim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ibrahim is holding on for now.
Ibrahim wants to control but Marden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim has a hand on Marden's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marden takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (5) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is trying to escape the mount.
Marden trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Marden avoids the attempt from Ibrahim to control.
Ibrahim is trying desperately to improve position.
Marden looking to control but Ibrahim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ibrahim tries to reverse the position but Marden maintains control.
Marden controlling from mount.
Ibrahim is looking to get to half guard.#T8##SUB#
Marden working for a guillotine from mount but Ibrahim is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Marden jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ibrahim manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Marden tries for a kimura but Ibrahim is defending well.
Marden working away.
Ibrahim sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Marden seems to be looking for submissions.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB#
Marden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ibrahim gets full guard.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden is really struggling to control Ibrahim but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ibrahim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marden is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marden wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
Ibrahim 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.
Marden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Ibrahim is trying to control the position but Marden postures up.
Marden pushes down on Ibrahim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim is trying to control but can't.
Marden wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marden with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T12#
Marden is trying to control. Ibrahim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ibrahim is in trouble now - Marden has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (8) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ibrahim sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is defending well. #T13#
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim trying to control here.
Marden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marden is pressing down on Ibrahim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ibrahim is holding on for now. #SUB#
Marden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ibrahim sees it coming and defends easily.
Ibrahim is refusing to be controlled, as Marden sits in half guard. #SUB#
Marden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ibrahim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marden. #T14##SUB#
Marden seems to be looking for submissions.
Ibrahim trying to hold on to Marden's head to control him but Marden postures up.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Marden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Marden seems to be working for a kimura but Ibrahim defends the submission attempt.
Ibrahim trying to hold on to Marden's head to control him but Marden postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marden takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Bulla Marden 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 298 Reed vs Ottke
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Itinya as Ibrahim shoots in.
Itinya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ibrahim closes the distance and clinches up with Itinya, looking for a takedown. Ibrahim pushes Itinya against the cage but Itinya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Itinya attempts a counter takedown but Ibrahim avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ibrahim.
Stix Itinya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Ibrahim.#TD#
Itinya throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ibrahim was covering up waiting for the punch and Itinya finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (0) Ibrahim
Itinya wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Itinya stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim wants to control but Itinya passes easily into half guard.
#T1#
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Itinya has control of the leg.
Itinya trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position.
Itinya tries to pass to full mount but Ibrahim defends it. #T2#
Ibrahim is concentrating on defense, preventing Itinya from advancing position.
Itinya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ibrahim keeping hold of Itinya's head, controlling as best he can.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Itinya has control of the leg.
Ibrahim is looking to control Itinya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ibrahim avoid being mounted?#T3#
Ibrahim manages to get to full guard.
Ibrahim looking to control.
Ibrahim managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Ibrahim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Ibrahim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Itinya manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is pushing down on Itinya's leg trying to pass to half guard. Itinya is fighting to maintain full guard but Ibrahim has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itinya is trying to maintain the position but Ibrahim is very close to passing his half guard.
Ibrahim is trying to control. Itinya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Itinya won't allow it.
Well, if Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim wants to free his trapped foot but Itinya is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Itinya trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ibrahim manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (2) vs (5) Ibrahim
Itinya is trying desperately to improve position.
Itinya is controlling an arm, preventing Ibrahim from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Itinya is squirming around nicely.
Itinya tries to hold on but Ibrahim pushes him away. #T6##SUB2#
Ibrahim jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Itinya is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Itinya and Ibrahim has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ibrahim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Itinya is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya is being controlled here.
Ibrahim wants to control but Itinya is keeping him busy.
Itinya is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ibrahim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T7#
Itinya has his hands clasped together around Ibrahim's back. He's all about the action.
Itinya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibrahim is working away from the top position though.
Ibrahim wants to control but Itinya is keeping him busy.
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Itinya won't allow it. #T8#
Itinya trying to control here.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Itinya is defending well.
Well, if Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but Itinya is having none of it. #T9#
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Itinya defends it.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
Ibrahim is pressing down on Itinya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Itinya is holding on for now.
Itinya is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ibrahim is stalling here. Itinya is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ibrahim seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Itinya has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Itinya (6) vs (5) Ibrahim#T10#
Ibrahim is looking to regain half guard here but Itinya keeps moving and retains side control.
Itinya wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy.
Ibrahim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Itinya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Ibrahim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibrahim tries to bench press Itinya off him but Itinya keeps the position.
Ibrahim can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Ibrahim is trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim trying his best to control but Itinya has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (8) vs (5) Ibrahim
Itinya tries to control but Ibrahim wriggling away.
Itinya looking to control and managing it successfully.
Itinya tries to control but Ibrahim wriggling away.
Itinya controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Itinya avoids the attempt from Ibrahim to control.
Ibrahim is desperately trying to improve his position but Itinya has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Ibrahim is still trying to improve position.
Itinya controlling his opponent.
Ibrahim is trying desperately to improve position.
Itinya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Ibrahim is looking to get to half guard.
Itinya trying to control but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Itinya controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position but Itinya isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Stix Itinya 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ibrahim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yasalmibaal's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim stalling.
Ibrahim is pressing down on Yasalmibaal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yasalmibaal is holding on for now.
Ibrahim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yasalmibaal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim stalling away here and it's allowed Yasalmibaal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Yasalmibaal trying to keep a closed guard but Ibrahim is proving a slippery customer.
Yasalmibaal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ibrahim controls the pace.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position.
Yasalmibaal keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal has his foot on Ibrahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ibrahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Yasalmibaal has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ibrahim should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Yasalmibaal has tightened it up now! Ibrahim should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
Odaishah Yasalmibaal 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ibrahim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from River. #TD#
Ibrahim scores with a takedown into River's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (0) River
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.
River is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim won't allow River to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ibrahim forces his way into half guard.
River trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
#T1#
River is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
River is defending against the submission attempts here by Ibrahim.
River gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim got a little sloppy there for a moment and River has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibrahim has managed to get both his arms back between River's legs - danger averted.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.#T2##SUB2#
River is looking for a triangle but Ibrahim pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
River pulls Ibrahim in to control the position.
Ibrahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ibrahim passes into half guard.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but River is having none of it. #T3#
River won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount.
River is in trouble now - Ibrahim has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (0) River
Ibrahim controlling from the full mount.
Ibrahim has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Ibrahim swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and River is now in Ibrahim's guard. A big mistake from Ibrahim there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (2) River
River has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ibrahim is trying to keep River in close.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
River wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim pulls River in to control the position.
River is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Ibrahim throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! River escapes and throws Ibrahim's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (5) River
Ibrahim sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
River is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ibrahim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ibrahim wants to control but River is keeping busy.
#T5#
Ibrahim is staying active underneath River, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
River is looking for a kimura here.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ibrahim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ibrahim controlling the position well. #T6#
River with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
River is looking for a kimura here.
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
River is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ibrahim is just riding it out for now. River eventually gives up the hold.
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Ibrahim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Ibrahim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibrahim.#SUB2#
River drops back looking for a leg! Ibrahim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ibrahim manages to kick River off! River jumps back into Ibrahim's guard.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #T8#
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ibrahim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (5) River#T9#
Ibrahim forces his way into half guard.
Ibrahim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but River is having none of it.
River trying to control from the bottom.
River is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ibrahim 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.
#T10#
Ibrahim wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ibrahim frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (10) vs (5) River
Ibrahim wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Ibrahim jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… River is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by River and Ibrahim has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T11#
The referee asks Ibrahim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ibrahim prefers to stall for the moment though.
River tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Ibrahim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ibrahim laying and praying for a moment but River takes advantage and regains half guard.
River is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Ibrahim is keen to just control but River is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim prevents River from improving his position.
River is trying to control but can't.
River wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
River regains full guard. Nicely done.
River being controlled here, momentarily.
River keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
River working for a triangle but Ibrahim defends it easily.
#T13#
Ibrahim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (13) vs (5) River
River is looking to regain half guard here but Ibrahim keeps moving and retains side control.
Ibrahim wants to control but River is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ibrahim is trying to get an arm triangle but River is defending well. #SUB#
Ibrahim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T14#
River is looking to regain half guard here but Ibrahim keeps moving and retains side control.
River is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Ahmad Ibrahim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 290 Nutz vs Ottke
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 18 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flenderson (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
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.
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Flenderson keeps moving.
Ibrahim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Flenderson seems keen to control Ibrahim's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim stays in close to Flenderson's body and controls the position.
Flenderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Flenderson trying to control the position.
Ibrahim sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flenderson has control of Ibrahim's left arm, preventing Ibrahim from doing any damage.
Flenderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.
Flenderson won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount. #T3#
Ibrahim is looking to pass Flenderson's guard but actually Flenderson recovers to full guard.
Ibrahim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flenderson keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass. #T4#
Ibrahim trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is looking to pass into half guard but Flenderson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Flenderson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim 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.#SUB2#
Ibrahim working for submissions but it's allowed Flenderson to get to half guard.
Ibrahim wants to control but Flenderson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5##SUB#
Flenderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Flenderson controlling the action here.
Ibrahim wants to control but Flenderson is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim actively working from the bottom here.
Flenderson wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is defending well. #T6#
Flenderson stalling.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Flenderson has control of the leg.
Ibrahim is trying to maintain the position but Flenderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Flenderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ibrahim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flenderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flenderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Flenderson (2) vs (6) Ibrahim
Ibrahim trying to control.#T7##SUB2#
Ibrahim is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ibrahim gets his hands free as Flenderson looks to control. #SUB2#
Flenderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Flenderson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ibrahim avoiding Flenderson 's attempts to control his hands.
Ibrahim has good solid back control here. #T8##SUB2#
Ibrahim is persistently looking for the submission but Flenderson is defending it well.
Ibrahim tries to get the hooks in deep but Flenderson pushed the leg off.
I would not like to be Flenderson right now.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Flenderson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Flenderson is keeping busy.
#T9#
Ibrahim gets his hands free as Flenderson looks to control.
Ibrahim controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Ibrahim working for a choke but Flenderson reverses nicely into Ibrahim 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (4) vs (6) Ibrahim
Ibrahim has Flenderson pulled in close to control his posture. #T10#
Flenderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ibrahim seems keen to control Flenderson's posture.
Flenderson postures up.
Ibrahim looking to control but Flenderson passes into half guard.
Ibrahim desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Ibrahim wants to control but Flenderson is keeping busy.
Flenderson content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ibrahim manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ibrahim is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (4) vs (8) Ibrahim
Ibrahim passes Flenderson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T12#
Flenderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibrahim is working away from the top position though.
Ibrahim wants to control but Flenderson is keeping him busy.
Flenderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flenderson.
Ibrahim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ibrahim passes Flenderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Flenderson trying to control from the bottom.
Ibrahim stalling away here and it's allowed Flenderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T13#
Ibrahim stopping the sweep attempt from Flenderson.
Ibrahim trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Flenderson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Flenderson (8) vs (8) Ibrahim
Flenderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ibrahim is looking to escape.
Ibrahim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Ibrahim keeps trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim is trying to reverse the position but instead Flenderson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Flenderson (11) vs (8) Ibrahim
I really don't envy Ibrahim right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Flenderson controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flenderson takes the fight on points by 11 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Kent Dew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ibrahim darts in looking for a takedown but Dew gets double underhooks and turns Ibrahim into the cage.
Dew shoots in but no luck this time.
Ibrahim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dew sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kent Dew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dew shoots in looking for a takedown. Ibrahim tries to sprawl out of it but Dew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ibrahim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dew fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Dew. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ibrahim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dew to the mat! Dew manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dew (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim controlling the action here.
Ibrahim trying to control from Dew's half guard. Dew has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ibrahim trying to move into half guard but instead Dew has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Dew trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dew might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ibrahim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dew controls the pace.
Dew wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ibrahim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dew gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ibrahim is trying to control the position but Dew postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Ibrahim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dew gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dew trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ibrahim is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (2) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Dew keeps moving.
Ibrahim trying to move into half guard but instead Dew has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (4) vs (4) Ibrahim
Dew trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dew's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SUB2#
Ibrahim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dew is aware though and is defending well.
Dew's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dew trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim 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.
Dew trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim wants to hit a sweep here but Dew passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ibrahim there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dew (7) vs (4) Ibrahim#SUB#
Dew jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ibrahim is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ibrahim and Dew has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dew trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Dew in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ibrahim tries to improve position but can't.
Ibrahim gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dew trying to control from half guard but Ibrahim is working away.
Dew looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ibrahim moves into full guard.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Dew from controlling successfully. #T5#
Ibrahim pulls Dew in close to prevent any damage.
Dew seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Dew thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Dew from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim looking to control but Dew passes into half guard.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dew is working for a kimura but Ibrahim is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6#
Ibrahim is refusing to be controlled, as Dew sits in half guard. #SUB#
Dew is working for a kimura but Ibrahim is defending it quite comfortably.
Ibrahim trying to control here.
Dew wants to free his trapped foot but Ibrahim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dew prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.
Ibrahim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dew's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dew's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dew (7) vs (8) Ibrahim#T7#
Dew is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for the choke from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dew rolls, trying to escape but Ibrahim keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim looking to break Dew's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dew remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ibrahim will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dew can't escape the position.
Dew rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ibrahim wants to free his trapped foot but Dew is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Ibrahim keeps trying to improve his position.
Dew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim is trying to control the action in half guard but Dew is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim trying to mount his opponent but Dew defends it.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Dew is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Dew gets back to full guard.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Dew keeps moving.
Ibrahim controlling from the top position.
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dew swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dew is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dew has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dew (9) vs (8) Ibrahim
Ibrahim controls Dew momentarily but Dew frees himself. #T10#
Dew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a triangle but Dew pushes his legs off easily.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dew is one step ahead there.
Dew content to stall in guard here. #T11#
Dew wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim controlling Dew's posture. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dew defends well.
Ibrahim trying to control the position here.
Dew wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving. #T12#
Dew slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Dew avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dew trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ibrahim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dew controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ibrahim has Dew pulled in close to control his posture. #T13#
Dew trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
Ibrahim 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.
Dew engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
Dew seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ibrahim for as long as he can get away with.
Ibrahim is controlling Dew's posture.
Let's hope that Ibrahim 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.
Dew sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dew wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dew stays in close to Ibrahim's body and controls the position.
Dew wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dew takes the fight on points by 9 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 276 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ibrahim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ieyasu's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ieyasu (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ibrahim in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ieyasu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ibrahim. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ieyasu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Ieyasu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ieyasu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Ieyasu is defending the position.
Ibrahim controlling the action here.
Ibrahim passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (0) vs (5) Ibrahim
Ieyasu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim staying calm.
Ieyasu wants to control but Ibrahim postures up.#T2#
Ieyasu is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
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.
Ieyasu is trying to control Ibrahim's posture but Ibrahim avoids it.
Ieyasu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ibrahim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ieyasu is trying to get back to half guard.
Ieyasu holds on to Ibrahim's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ieyasu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (2) vs (5) Ibrahim
Ieyasu wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy. #T3#
Ieyasu wants to pass to mount but Ibrahim is defending the position.
Ibrahim regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ieyasu stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ieyasu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (2) vs (7) Ibrahim
Ibrahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ieyasu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ibrahim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (2) vs (10) Ibrahim
Ieyasu regains half guard.#T4#
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ieyasu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
Ieyasu trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Ieyasu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ibrahim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Ieyasu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ibrahim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ibrahim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ieyasu (6) vs (10) Ibrahim
Ibrahim turns into Ieyasu and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (6) vs (12) Ibrahim#SUB#
Ieyasu has his foot on Ibrahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ibrahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Ieyasu keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Ieyasu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Ieyasu keeps moving.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ieyasu is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieyasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Ieyasu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ieyasu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ibrahim defends it easily.
Ibrahim looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Ieyasu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ibrahim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Ieyasu keeps moving. #T7#
Ibrahim sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ieyasu's guard. #SUB#
Ieyasu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ieyasu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ieyasu is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ieyasu trying to control but Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (6) vs (15) Ibrahim
Ieyasu wants to control but Ibrahim postures up.#T8#
Ibrahim 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 Ieyasu's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to get an arm triangle but Ieyasu is defending well.
Ibrahim controls the position.
Ibrahim working away.
Ieyasu is trying to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim is staying tight to Ieyasu's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Ieyasu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ibrahim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T9#
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Ieyasu is working away.
Ibrahim working away.
Ieyasu regains half guard.#SUB#
Ieyasu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ibrahim uses his free foot to push down on Ieyasu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ieyasu. Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (6) vs (18) Ibrahim
Ieyasu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ieyasu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Ieyasu 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.
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ieyasu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Ieyasu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ieyasu trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
Ieyasu tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.#T11#
Ieyasu trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim seems to be looking for submissions.
Ieyasu manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Ieyasu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ibrahim defends it easily.
Ibrahim pushes down on Ieyasu's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Ieyasu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily. #T12#
Ieyasu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ibrahim seems to be working for a kimura but Ieyasu defends the submission attempt.
Ieyasu won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount.
Ieyasu desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ieyasu trying to control but Ibrahim postures up.
#T13#
Ieyasu moves into full guard.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ieyasu is keeping the position for now.
Ieyasu trying to keep a closed guard but Ibrahim is proving a slippery customer.
Ibrahim is pushing down on Ieyasu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ieyasu is fighting to maintain full guard but Ibrahim has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ieyasu wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Ieyasu is defending well.
Ibrahim is just content to waste time from the top position. Ieyasu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T14##SUB#
Ieyasu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ieyasu can't keep his opponent in guard - Ibrahim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ibrahim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ieyasu trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim wins on points by 18 to 6.
Ahmad Ibrahim thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 264 Ozy vs Le Boulder
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; CC Chai!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.
Chai is pressed up against the cage. Ibrahim has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chai down to the mat. Chai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ibrahim misses with a takedown attempt - Chai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chai as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmad Ibrahim. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.
Ibrahim has Chai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Chai manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibrahim postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai is trying to control the position but Ibrahim postures up. #T1#
Ibrahim passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Ibrahim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibrahim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Our spies down at at Master Chai's Dojo inform us that Chai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ibrahim manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (0) vs (2) Chai#SUB#
Ibrahim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Ibrahim looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibrahim managing to control the position. #T4#
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibrahim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard but Chai manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (0) vs (5) Chai
Ibrahim is not content to let Chai control the position. #T5##SUB2#
Chai tries for a kimura but Ibrahim is defending well.
Ibrahim struggling a bit here.
Ibrahim tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Chai easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ibrahim (0) vs (7) Chai
Ibrahim tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ibrahim is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Ibrahim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Ibrahim wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Ibrahim 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: Ibrahim (2) vs (7) Chai
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai has his hands on Ibrahim's head, controlling the position.
Ibrahim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ibrahim's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (9) Chai
Ibrahim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7##SUB#
Ibrahim has an active guard here but Chai has managed to pass into half guard.
Ibrahim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Ibrahim is not content to let Chai control the position.
Ibrahim tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chai has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (12) Chai
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Chai wants to control the pace but Ibrahim is squirming around nicely.
Ibrahim tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Ibrahim prevents Chai from taking his back.
Ibrahim gets back to half guard.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Chai trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ibrahim is trying to control but can't.
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Chai 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.
Chai is pressing down on Ibrahim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ibrahim is holding on for now. #T10#
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Chai trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Ibrahim defending well.
Ibrahim works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11##SUB#
Ibrahim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chai passes into half guard.
Chai is looking to advance position but Ibrahim won't allow it.
Ibrahim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (6) vs (12) Chai
Chai can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Ibrahim looking for the RNC.
Chai turns into Ibrahim and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (6) vs (14) Chai
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
Chai postures up.
#SUB#
Ibrahim looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
Ibrahim is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ibrahim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ibrahim controlling the position for now.#T14##SUB2#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ibrahim works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 14 to 6.
After winning the bout, CC Chai 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 255 Thumb vs Shaw
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ibrahim gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandini (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Bandini trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ibrahim.
Bandini is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
Bandini trying to control here.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ibrahim works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (5) Ibrahim#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Bandini is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Ibrahim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bandini is looking to regain half guard here but Ibrahim keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Bandini being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Let's hope that Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim staying calm.#T4#
Ibrahim working away.
Bandini is looking to reverse the position.
Bandini is not content to let Ibrahim control the position. #SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for a kimura but Bandini is defending well.
Bandini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Bandini is working away.
Bandini tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Ibrahim content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Bandini is working away.
Bandini tries to improve position but can't.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bandini is not content to let Ibrahim control the position. #T6#
Ibrahim slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for a kimura but Bandini is defending well.
Ibrahim happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T7#
Ibrahim laying and praying for a moment but Bandini takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ibrahim stalling.
Bandini is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (8) Ibrahim
Bandini is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
Ibrahim wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
Bandini is trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bandini tries to bench press Ibrahim off him but Ibrahim keeps the position. #T9##SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ibrahim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ibrahim content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ibrahim wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
Bandini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ibrahim's best efforts.
Ibrahim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but Bandini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ibrahim to get the leverage. #T10#
Ibrahim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandini moves into full guard.
Ibrahim advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (11) Ibrahim
Bandini being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Ibrahim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bandini is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Ibrahim happy to just control the position for now.
Bandini gets back to half guard.
Ibrahim moves into full mount! Bandini won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (14) Ibrahim
Ibrahim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bandini manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but Bandini is having none of it. #T12#
Ibrahim prevents Bandini from improving his position.
Ibrahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ibrahim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Bandini is defending well.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (17) Ibrahim
Ibrahim fails to move to back control. #T13#
Bandini wants to control but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Ibrahim trying to control but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini is trying to escape the mount.
Ibrahim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bandini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Ibrahim trying to control but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini is trying desperately to improve position.
Ibrahim is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bandini is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandini (0) vs (20) Ibrahim#SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for the RNC.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bandini's body.
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim wins on points by 20 to 0.
A relieved looking Ahmad Ibrahim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 244 Sadiq vs Thumb
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Norman shoots in for a takedown but Ibrahim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Norman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Norman (4) vs (0) Ibrahim
We've been hearing good reports from Norman'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.
Ibrahim manages to work his way to half guard, despite Norman's best efforts.
Ibrahim is concentrating on defense, preventing Norman from advancing position.
Ibrahim wants to control but Norman is keeping busy.
Ibrahim is pressing down on Norman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norman is pushing down on Ibrahim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ibrahim is fighting to maintain full guard but Norman has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ibrahim manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ibrahim is controlling Norman's posture.#T1#
Norman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Norman controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim pulls Norman in close to his closed guard and prevents Norman from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Norman stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Norman trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Norman tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Norman passes into half guard.
Norman is looking to take a break and control but Ibrahim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ibrahim is pressing down on Norman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet.
Norman is pushing down on Ibrahim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ibrahim is fighting to maintain full guard but Norman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ibrahim works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ibrahim is trying to control the position but Norman postures up. #SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim controls Norman momentarily but Norman frees himself.
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (4) vs (2) Ibrahim#T4#
Ibrahim looking to sit in guard and control but Norman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (6) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (6) vs (4) Ibrahim#SUB#
Norman has his foot on Ibrahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ibrahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman is trying to control the position but Ibrahim postures up. #T5#
Norman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibrahim is one step ahead there.
Norman is trying to control the position but Ibrahim postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norman is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (6) vs (7) Ibrahim
Ibrahim happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Ibrahim 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.
Norman is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Norman is working hard here to advance position.
Ibrahim slows the pace down.
Norman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Norman (6) vs (9) Ibrahim
Ibrahim looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Ibrahim swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Norman is now in Ibrahim's guard. A big mistake from Ibrahim there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (8) vs (9) Ibrahim#T7#
Norman postures up.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
Norman is fighting to break Ibrahim's control of his arms but Ibrahim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Norman passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (11) vs (9) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is not content to let Norman control the position.
Ibrahim tries to buck Norman off but Norman is having none of it.#T8#
Ibrahim sneaks back into half guard.
Norman is trying to control. Ibrahim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman wants to take a breather but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Ibrahim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibrahim.
Ibrahim trying to control the position here. #T9##SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Norman controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim 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: Norman (11) vs (11) Ibrahim
Norman trying to control from the bottom.
Ibrahim is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Ibrahim is pressing down on Norman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norman is holding on for now.
Norman gets back to full guard.
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.
Norman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Norman keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully. #T11#
Norman looking to control.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Norman is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Norman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Norman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Norman (15) vs (11) Ibrahim
Ibrahim working to try and regain half guard.
Norman controlling his opponent. #T12#
Ibrahim is desperately trying to improve his position but Norman has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Norman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ibrahim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ibrahim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Norman trying to control but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Ibrahim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Norman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ibrahim is trying to reverse the position but instead Norman has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Norman (18) vs (11) Ibrahim
Ibrahim manages to reverse the position and now he's in Norman's guard. Nice work there by Ibrahim.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (18) vs (13) Ibrahim
Norman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (20) vs (13) Ibrahim
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ibrahim is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (20) vs (15) Ibrahim#T14#
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim content to stall in guard here.
Norman looking to control.
Ibrahim pushes down on Norman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Norman defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman takes the fight on points by 20 to 15.
After winning the bout, Mark Norman 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 239 Kersikov vs Philbert
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ibrahim misses with a takedown attempt - Goble sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Ibrahim decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Ibrahim#SUB2#
Ibrahim 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.
Goble trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Goble is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Goble is defending well. #T1#
Ibrahim keeps trying to improve his position.
Goble trying to control here.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ibrahim is trying to control. Goble wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goble keeping hold of Ibrahim's head, controlling as best he can.
Goble trying to control from the bottom.
Ibrahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goble is doing well to control the position and prevent Ibrahim from advancing to side control.#T2#
Ibrahim trying to control from half guard but Goble is working away.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
Goble's coaches at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Goble gets full guard.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Goble 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.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim trying to move into half guard but instead Goble has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Goble is fighting to break Ibrahim's control of his arms but Ibrahim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Goble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goble preventing the sweep.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ibrahim working for a triangle but Goble defends it easily.
#T4#
Ibrahim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim has Goble pulled in close to control his posture.
Goble content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Ibrahim working a defensive guard but Goble passes into half guard.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is defending well.
Ibrahim wants to control but Goble is keeping busy.
Goble trying to control from half guard but Ibrahim is working away.
Ibrahim tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.#T6#
Ibrahim is controlling Goble's trapped leg to prevent Goble from advancing to side control.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim is looking to control Goble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ibrahim avoid being mounted?
Ibrahim is trying to control but Goble manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (2) Ibrahim
Goble trying to control but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Goble postures up.#T7#
Goble sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ibrahim regains half guard.
Goble tries to pass to full mount but Ibrahim defends it. #SUB#
Goble is looking for a kimura but Ibrahim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goble to get the leverage. #T8#
Ibrahim keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ibrahim tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
Ibrahim has his hands clasped together around Goble's back. He's all about the action.#T9#
Ibrahim wants to control but Goble passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (8) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim tries to improve position but can't.
Goble laying and praying for a moment but Ibrahim takes advantage and regains half guard.
Goble seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ibrahim keeping control of the position. #T10#
Ibrahim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibrahim.
Goble wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Ibrahim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goble manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ibrahim has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goble has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (11) vs (2) Ibrahim#T11#
Ibrahim can't do much from the bottom here.
Ibrahim tries to improve position but can't.
Goble is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Goble is trying to get an arm triangle but Ibrahim is defending well.
Goble wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy. #T12#
Goble is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ibrahim manages to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim trying to control but Goble postures up.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goble is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Goble'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.
Ibrahim holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Goble 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.
#T14##SUB2#
Ibrahim actively working from the bottom here.
Goble passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (14) vs (2) Ibrahim
Goble seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ibrahim is holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Goble pushes him away.
Ibrahim can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
A relieved looking Shane Goble thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 230 Le Boulder vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Mattias Lundgren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ibrahim shoots in and bounces Lundgren off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lundgren (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Lundgren is keeping the position.
Ibrahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lundgren is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim preventing the sweep.
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Lundgren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lundgren keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass.
Lundgren trying to keep a closed guard but Ibrahim is proving a slippery customer.
Ibrahim looking to sit in guard and control but Lundgren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lundgren (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim pulls Lundgren in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now.
Lundgren is working hard here to advance position.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Lundgren controlling him for the moment.
Lundgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
Lundgren pushes down on Ibrahim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ibrahim slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Ibrahim is pulling down on Lundgren's head. It's preventing any offense from Lundgren, at least for the moment.
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet.
Lundgren forces his way into half guard.
Ibrahim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lundgren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lundgren's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lundgren (2) vs (6) Ibrahim
Well, with Ibrahim on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lundgren is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ibrahim controlling the position well here. Lundgren rolled but Ibrahim kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim working for a choke but Lundgren reverses nicely into Ibrahim 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lundgren (4) vs (6) Ibrahim
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Lundgren controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim is pulling down on Lundgren's head to control his posture.
Ibrahim 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.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lundgren stands and throws Ibrahim's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lundgren (7) vs (6) Ibrahim
Lundgren trying to control the position but Ibrahim is working away. #T5#
Ibrahim is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Lundgren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ibrahim manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lundgren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Ibrahim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lundgren is working away from the top position though.
Ibrahim keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ibrahim trying to control here.
Ibrahim is in trouble now - Lundgren has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lundgren (10) vs (6) Ibrahim
Lundgren wants to control the pace but Ibrahim is squirming around nicely.
Ibrahim is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Lundgren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ibrahim is looking to escape.
Ibrahim is desperately trying to improve his position but Lundgren has a good base and remains in mount.
Ibrahim is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Ibrahim regains half guard.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Lundgren has control of the leg.
Lundgren is pressing down on Ibrahim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ibrahim is holding on for now.
Lundgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibrahim keeps working. #T8##SUB2#
Ibrahim actively working from the bottom here.
Ibrahim controlling the position for now.
Lundgren trying to mount his opponent but Ibrahim defends it. #SUB#
Lundgren is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ibrahim gets full guard.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a triangle but Lundgren pushes his legs off easily.
#T9##SUB2#
Ibrahim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lundgren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lundgren trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Lundgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Lundgren controlling him for the moment.
Lundgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lundgren is one step ahead there. #T10#
Lundgren trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is pulling down on Lundgren's head. It's preventing any offense from Lundgren, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lundgren should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ibrahim has tightened it up now! Lundgren should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ahmad Ibrahim!
A very excited looking Ahmad Ibrahim 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.
The defeated Mattias Lundgren had this to say: 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
SSG 220 Hall vs Orion
Date: Oct 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 31 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hughes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ibrahim avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Hughes with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Ibrahim closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (0) vs (2) Ibrahim#SUB2#
Ibrahim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hughes sees it coming and defends easily.
Hughes 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.
Ibrahim stalling.
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Hughes is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim stalling. #T1#
Ibrahim trying to mount his opponent but Hughes defends it.
Ibrahim works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (0) vs (5) Ibrahim
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.
Hughes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes being controlled for a moment.
Hughes can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Hughes is being controlled here.
Hughes is trying to control Ibrahim's posture but Ibrahim avoids it.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but Hughes manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ibrahim.
Ibrahim trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hughes being controlled here, momentarily.
Hughes is adopting a defensive guard.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hughes trying to control the position.
#T4#
Hughes 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.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
Ibrahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Hughes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hughes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ibrahim controls the pace.
Ibrahim stands and throws Hughes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (0) vs (8) Ibrahim#T5#
Ibrahim content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hughes tries to improve position but can't.
Hughes is trying to escape the position but Ibrahim is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hughes is not content to let Ibrahim control the position. #T6#
Ibrahim taking a breather here.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Hughes is working away.
Ibrahim staying calm.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.#T7#
A lull in the action here.
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working. #SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ibrahim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hughes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to get an arm triangle but Hughes is defending well. #T8##SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hughes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hughes is trying to escape the position but Ibrahim is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Hughes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hughes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ibrahim controlling the action here.
Hughes works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9##SUB2#
Ibrahim drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hughes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (8) Ibrahim
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim 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: Hughes (2) vs (10) Ibrahim
Ibrahim wants to free his trapped foot but Hughes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim is stalling here. Hughes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ibrahim seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hughes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hughes (6) vs (10) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T10#
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibrahim keeps working.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hughes is working away from the top position though.
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Ibrahim is working away.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ibrahim defends it well.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibrahim keeps working. #T11#
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position.
Hughes not doing much here.
Ibrahim keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim is not content to let Hughes control the position.#T12#
Ibrahim manages to get to full guard.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim wants to hit a sweep here but Hughes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ibrahim there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (9) vs (10) Ibrahim
Hughes avoids the attempt from Ibrahim to control.
Ibrahim is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Hughes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ibrahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hughes tries to control but Ibrahim wriggling away.
Hughes prevents Ibrahim from getting the reversal.
Ibrahim is just holding on here. Hughes manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hughes (12) vs (10) Ibrahim#T14#
Ibrahim turns into Hughes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (12) vs (12) Ibrahim
Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hughes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughes, not yet.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ibrahim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hughes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibrahim has managed to get both his arms back between Hughes's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ibrahim gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ibrahim wins on points by 13 to 12.
A victorious Ahmad Ibrahim 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 216 Ibrahim vs Ieyasu
Date: Oct 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 London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ieyasu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Ieyasu drives through and clinches with Ibrahim against the cage.
#TD2#
Ieyasu pulls guard effortlessly.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Ieyasu keeps moving.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Ieyasu is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Ieyasu is retaining full guard.
Ieyasu is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Ieyasu is keeping the position.#T1#
Ieyasu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Ieyasu doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Ibrahim paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Ieyasu - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Toyotomi Ieyasu!
A relieved looking Toyotomi Ieyasu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 210 Kersikov vs Ibrahim
Date: Oct 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 11 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Kersikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ibrahim's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim looking to control.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ibrahim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov 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. #T1#
Ibrahim wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ibrahim looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Ibrahim 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.#T2#
Ibrahim trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Ibrahim wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Ibrahim wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ibrahim wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T3#
Ibrahim wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Ibrahim defends it.
Kersikov prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.
Ibrahim is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount.
Ibrahim trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Ibrahim trying to control here.
Kersikov prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Ibrahim defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim is concentrating on defense, preventing Kersikov from advancing position. #T5#
Ibrahim manages to get to full guard.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibrahim trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Ibrahim wants to control but Kersikov passes easily into half guard.
Ibrahim regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6#
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Ibrahim looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Ibrahim is defending the position.
Ibrahim wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.#T7#
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Ibrahim is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ibrahim avoid being mounted?
Ibrahim moves into full guard.
#T8#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard but Kersikov passes into half guard.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Ibrahim is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Ibrahim trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
#T9#
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Ibrahim keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov passes into side control, despite Ibrahim's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Ibrahim
Kersikov 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 Ibrahim's shoulder. That is not cool. #T10#
Ibrahim is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim tries to improve his position but instead Kersikov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim wants to escape the position.
Ibrahim trying to control but not successfully.
Ibrahim is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ibrahim trying to control but not successfully.
Ibrahim is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kersikov is staying active.#T11#
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ibrahim.
Kersikov is trying to stick to Ibrahim's back but Ibrahim is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ibrahim. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Ibrahim#T12#
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov has Ibrahim pulled in close to control his posture.
Ibrahim forces his way into half guard.
Ibrahim not doing much here.
Ibrahim is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard.
Ibrahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kersikov is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.#T14#
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is staying active underneath Ibrahim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Nykolai Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 198 Hlervu vs Bar
Date: Sep 10, 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 35 wins and 8 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibrahim as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Gambini tries to sprawl but Ibrahim drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gambini (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Gambini won't allow it.
Gambini is staying active underneath Ibrahim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gambini trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim is trying to control the action in half guard but Gambini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gambini won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount.
Gambini tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini is doing well to control the position and prevent Ibrahim from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim trying to control the pace.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambini is positioning himself well to prevent Ibrahim advancing to mount. #T1#
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gambini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gambini is trying to control but can't.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini trying to control here.
Gambini's coaches at Silverback MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Well, if Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Gambini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Gambini won't allow it.
Gambini is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard.
Gambini trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
Gambini is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard.
Ibrahim prevents Gambini from improving his position.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Gambini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ibrahim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gambini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gambini is controlling Ibrahim's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gambini is looking to improve his position.
Gambini is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Ibrahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gambini has his hands clasped together around Ibrahim's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambini wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but Gambini is having none of it.
Gambini tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg.
Ibrahim is taking a breather. Gambini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gambini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ibrahim.
Gambini wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
#T5##SUB2#
Ibrahim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gambini sees it coming and defends easily.
Ibrahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gambini tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.
Gambini is staying active underneath Ibrahim, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Ibrahim trying to control the pace.
Gambini is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard.
Gambini is concentrating on defense, preventing Ibrahim from advancing position.
Gambini is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gambini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gambini moves into full guard.
#T7#
Ibrahim trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Gambini is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Gambini is retaining full guard. #T8#
Ibrahim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gambini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini pulls Ibrahim in close to prevent any damage.
Ibrahim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving. #T9#
Gambini being controlled here, momentarily.
Ibrahim trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.
Gambini has Ibrahim pulled in close to control his posture.
Gambini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T10#
Ibrahim stands and throws Gambini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (0) vs (5) Ibrahim
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gambini will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gambini is trying to control Ibrahim's posture but Ibrahim avoids it. #SUB2#
Ibrahim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T11#
Ibrahim content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Gambini is working away. #T12#
Gambini holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gambini is being controlled here.
Gambini stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Gambini is trying to escape the position but Ibrahim is controlling the position.
Ibrahim wants to control but Gambini is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Gambini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gambini can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
A lull in the action here.
Gambini is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Gambini is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Gambini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gambini is trying to maintain the position but Ibrahim is very close to passing his half guard.
Gambini controlling the position well.
Ibrahim passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (0) vs (8) Ibrahim
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim looking to control but Gambini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim wins on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Ahmad Ibrahim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 193 Ibrahim vs Gaul
Date: Sep 03, 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 15 wins and 7 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ibrahim tries to sprawl but Gaul drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (0) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaul wants to free his trapped foot but Ibrahim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ibrahim trying to control but Gaul postures up.
Gaul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul trying to control the pace.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ibrahim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim avoiding Gaul 's attempts to control his hands.
Gaul is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Ibrahim is not going to allow Gaul to sit and survive in this position.
Ibrahim is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gaul just trying to survive but Ibrahim is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
Gaul is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Ibrahim working for the choke. #SUB#
Ibrahim working for a choke but Gaul is defending well.
Gaul tries to break free.
#SUB#
Ibrahim has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3##SUB#
Ibrahim working for the choke.
Gaul can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Ibrahim working for the choke.
Gaul breaks Ibrahim's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (4) Gaul
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Ibrahim controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself. #T4#
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ibrahim managing to control the position.
Ibrahim wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gaul is now in half guard.
Ibrahim is not content to let Gaul control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
Ibrahim wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Ibrahim manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
Gaul controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim looking to control.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim trying to control the position here.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving. #T6#
Ibrahim controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself.
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim looking to control.
Gaul won't allow Ibrahim to sweep him here.
Ibrahim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gaul controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim pulls Gaul in to control the position.
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Gaul postures up.
Gaul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ibrahim trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
Ibrahim is positioning himself well to prevent Gaul advancing to mount. #T8##SUB2#
Gaul is working for a kimura but Ibrahim is defending it quite comfortably.
Ibrahim is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position.
Gaul is keen to just control but Ibrahim is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim is looking to control Gaul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ibrahim avoid being mounted?#T9#
Gaul is keen to just control but Ibrahim is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim is looking to control Gaul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ibrahim avoid being mounted?
Gaul passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (7) Gaul
Gaul tries to control but Ibrahim wriggling away.
Gaul sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ibrahim tries to reverse the position but Gaul maintains control.
Gaul controlling his opponent.
Gaul wants to control the pace but Ibrahim is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Ibrahim wants to hold on but Gaul pushes him away.
Ibrahim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gaul is trying to control here but Ibrahim has managed to regain half guard.
Gaul tries to pass to full mount but Ibrahim defends it. #SUB2#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Ibrahim is defending well.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Ibrahim moves into full guard.
Ibrahim controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself.
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself.
Gaul looking to pass the guard. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ibrahim is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (6) vs (7) Gaul#SUB2#
Ibrahim lying in Gaul's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Gaul decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ibrahim taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamban Gaul!
After winning the bout, Lamban Gaul thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 184 Cahute vs Manning
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; John Johns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johns jumps guard but Ibrahim stands there with Johns around his waist. Johns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Ibrahim lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johns (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johns tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg.
Johns's coaches at Simply The Best have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
#T1#
Johns is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim wants to free his trapped foot but Johns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johns is looking to control Ibrahim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johns avoid being mounted?
Ibrahim stalling. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johns has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Johns wants to get back to full guard.
Johns won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ibrahim in particular looking to stall.
Johns is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johns keeping hold of Ibrahim's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.
Ibrahim is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johns! Score +3 for passing guard: Johns (0) vs (5) Ibrahim
Johns is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Johns tries to lock up and control but Ibrahim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ibrahim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for a guillotine from mount but Johns is having none of it.
Ibrahim controlling the position easily from mount.
Ibrahim seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Johns is holding on tight.
Ibrahim content just to control the position here.
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Johns is squirming around nicely.
Ibrahim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Ibrahim wants to take Johns's back here but Johns is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ibrahim controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Ibrahim jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Johns manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Johns's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibrahim controls the position.#T5#
Ibrahim working away.
Johns is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johns knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee asks Ibrahim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ibrahim prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Ibrahim has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Johns is trying to control Ibrahim's posture but Ibrahim avoids it.
Johns tries to improve position but can't.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Johns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ibrahim staying calm.
Johns is not content to let Ibrahim control the position. #T7#
Ibrahim happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johns has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ibrahim staying calm.#T8##SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ibrahim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ibrahim is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johns will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Johns is working away.
Johns can't do much from the bottom here.
Johns is trying to escape the position but Ibrahim is controlling the position.
Johns is looking to regain half guard here but Ibrahim keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9##SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to get an arm triangle but Johns is defending well.
Johns is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johns knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to get an arm triangle but Johns is defending well. #T10#
Johns is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Johns is trying to control Ibrahim's posture but Ibrahim avoids it.
Johns holds on to Ibrahim's head and controls the position momentarily.
Johns is looking to regain half guard here but Ibrahim keeps moving and retains side control.
Ibrahim controlling the position.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Johns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Ibrahim in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Johns is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Johns tries to buck Ibrahim off but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Johns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johns is looking to regain half guard here but Ibrahim keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Ibrahim controls the position.
Johns tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ibrahim controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Johns looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ibrahim gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Johns is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ibrahim lets go of the hold and Johns can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahmad Ibrahim!
After winning the bout, Ahmad Ibrahim 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 174 Philbert vs Ibrahim
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ibrahim goes for a double leg but Philbert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Philbert continues to drive forward.#TD#
Philbert closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Philbert trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert is pressing down on Ibrahim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ibrahim is holding on for now.
Ibrahim has his hands clasped together around Philbert's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Philbert has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is controlling an arm, preventing Philbert from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ibrahim regains half guard.
Ibrahim is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Philbert is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ibrahim! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (8) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is trying desperately to improve position.
Philbert tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Philbert manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ibrahim to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (11) vs (0) Ibrahim
Philbert trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Philbert gets his hands free as Ibrahim looks to control.
Philbert has the hooks in. Ibrahim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Philbert doesn't have the hooks in and Ibrahim manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (11) vs (2) Ibrahim
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Philbert is pulling down on Ibrahim's head. It's preventing any offense from Ibrahim, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Ibrahim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Ibrahim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ibrahim postures up.
Philbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Philbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Philbert wants to sweep but no luck.
Philbert pulls Ibrahim in close to prevent any damage.
Philbert is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Philbert holds on and takes a little breather.
Ibrahim pushes down on Philbert's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Philbert gets back to full guard.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Philbert is retaining full guard. #T5##SUB#
Philbert is looking for a triangle but Ibrahim pushes his legs off easily.
Ibrahim 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.
Philbert keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass.
Ibrahim trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Philbert is keeping the position.#SUB#
Philbert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6#
Ibrahim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (11) vs (5) Ibrahim
Philbert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ibrahim laying and praying for a moment but Philbert takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ibrahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Ibrahim seems to be working for a kimura but Philbert defends the submission attempt.
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Philbert defends it. #T7#
Philbert is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ibrahim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ibrahim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Philbert (15) vs (5) Ibrahim
Ibrahim tries to break free.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Philbert gets his way!
Ibrahim looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Philbert wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy.
Ibrahim wants to control his opponent's hands but Philbert gets his hands free. #SUB#
Philbert is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ibrahim knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ibrahim for a finish.
Will Philbert go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Philbert has the hooks in. Ibrahim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Ibrahim right now.
Ibrahim tries to escape but Philbert has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Philbert wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy.
Ibrahim trying to control but not successfully.
Philbert has the hooks in. Ibrahim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ibrahim looking very determined here, making life difficult for Philbert.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Philbert manages to sink in the hooks.
Philbert is trying to stick to Ibrahim's back but Ibrahim is turning into Philbert. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Philbert's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ibrahim. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (15) vs (7) Ibrahim
Philbert wants to control the position but Ibrahim says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T10#
Philbert trying to control here.
Ibrahim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ibrahim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Philbert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ibrahim trying to control the pace.
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Philbert is defending the position. #T11#
Philbert is in trouble now - Ibrahim has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (15) vs (10) Ibrahim
Ibrahim trying to control but Philbert is having none of it.
Philbert really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Philbert 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.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but Philbert defending well.
Philbert trying to control but Ibrahim postures up.
#T12#
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Philbert defends it.
Philbert wants to get back to full guard.
Philbert regains full guard. Nicely done.
Philbert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibrahim is one step ahead there.
Ibrahim controlling from the top position.
Philbert can't keep his opponent in guard - Ibrahim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Ibrahim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Philbert tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.#T14#
Ibrahim moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (15) vs (13) Ibrahim
Philbert is looking to regain half guard here but Ibrahim keeps moving and retains side control.
Philbert is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Philbert 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!
Philbert is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert takes the fight on points by 15 to 13.
An out of breath Van Dyke Philbert thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 166 Philbert vs Berendas
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 21 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ibrahim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spanks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Spanks is retaining full guard.
Spanks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibrahim is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim controlling from the top position.
Spanks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Spanks working for a triangle but Ibrahim defends it easily.
#T1#
Spanks is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
Ibrahim is stalling in the full guard.
Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spanks is controlling Ibrahim's posture.#T2#
Ibrahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spanks 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.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Spanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spanks's guard.
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Spanks is defending the position.
Ibrahim trying to control the pace.
Spanks trying to control here.
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Spanks is defending the position.
Ibrahim controlling the pace.
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spanks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Spanks is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura but Spanks is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ibrahim frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (0) vs (5) Ibrahim
Spanks is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Ibrahim controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spanks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ibrahim controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Ibrahim wants to finish this one by submission but Spanks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim tries to control but Spanks wriggling away.
Ibrahim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T6#
Ibrahim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ibrahim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ibrahim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spanks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ibrahim looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim looking to control but Spanks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ibrahim pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T7#
Spanks working to try and regain half guard.
Spanks is controlling an arm, preventing Ibrahim from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ibrahim moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Spanks (0) vs (8) Ibrahim#SUB2#
Ibrahim is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Good control from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim controlling well, preventing Spanks from escaping the position.
#T8##SUB2#
Ibrahim working for a choke but Spanks is defending well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim 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, Spanks has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Spanks is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Spanks is trying to break free.
#T9#
Ibrahim doesn't have the hooks in and Spanks manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (8) Ibrahim
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ibrahim holds on and takes a little breather.
Spanks looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim seems keen to control Spanks's posture.
Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ibrahim has his foot on Spanks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spanks works his way back into a safe position though.
Ibrahim trying to keep a closed guard but Spanks is proving a slippery customer.
Spanks wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving. #T10##SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
Spanks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully.
Spanks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ibrahim's guard.
Ibrahim trying to control but Spanks postures up.
Spanks is keen to just control but Ibrahim is a slippery customer.
Spanks prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.#T11#
Spanks is stalling here. Ibrahim is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Spanks seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ibrahim has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spanks (2) vs (12) Ibrahim
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Spanks is working away.
Spanks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spanks is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim stalling.
Spanks wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
Ibrahim is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spanks! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (2) vs (15) Ibrahim
Spanks is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Ibrahim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ibrahim is looking to work his way around to Spanks's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Spanks is looking to get to half guard.
Spanks stops Ibrahim from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ibrahim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Spanks has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Spanks (2) vs (18) Ibrahim#T13#
Ibrahim biding his time, controlling Spanks. #SUB2#
Spanks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Spanks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ibrahim. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Spanks has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Well, with Ibrahim on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Spanks is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Ibrahim is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Spanks won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ibrahim off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ahmad Ibrahim!
During a confident post fight interview, Ahmad Ibrahim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 162 Beat The Man 4
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ibrahim goes for a double leg but Dresner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dresner continues to drive forward.
Ibrahim stuffs the takedown attempt from Dresner. Dresner gets slowly back to his feet.
Ibrahim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibrahim wants it to stay on the feet.
Dresner shoots for a double leg takedown but Ibrahim sprawls well. He's pushed Dresner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Dresner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dresner. #TD2#
Ibrahim looking to score a takedown here. Dresner is defending well but Ibrahim drives through and ends up in Dresner's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Dresner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Dresner stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim has Dresner pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ibrahim is trying to keep Dresner in close.
Dresner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ibrahim's guard. #SUB#
Dresner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ibrahim is just riding it out for now. Dresner eventually gives up the hold.
Ibrahim wants to improve his position but Dresner is controlling well.
Ibrahim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dresner is working away from the top position though.
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Ibrahim defends it. #T2#
Ibrahim has his hands clasped together around Dresner's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim is trying to control but can't.
Dresner wants to pass to mount but Ibrahim is defending the position.
Ibrahim wants to improve his position but Dresner is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dresner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dresner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ibrahim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ibrahim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dresner is working away from the top position though.
Ibrahim is refusing to be controlled, as Dresner sits in half guard. #T3#
Dresner is looking to advance position but Ibrahim won't allow it.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard but Dresner has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (2) Ibrahim#SUB#
Dresner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ibrahim is surviving well by controlling Dresner's body position as best he can.
Ibrahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Dresner postures up.
Dresner 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#
Dresner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ibrahim is surviving well by controlling Dresner's body position as best he can.
Ibrahim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4##SUB#
Dresner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Dresner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ibrahim manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ibrahim struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Dresner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ibrahim, who protects the arm well.
Ibrahim manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dresner's best efforts.
Dresner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ibrahim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ibrahim keeping control of the position. #T5#
Ibrahim trying to control but Dresner postures up.
Dresner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ibrahim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim is refusing to be controlled, as Dresner sits in half guard.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Dresner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim gets back to full guard.
Ibrahim is trying to keep Dresner in close.
#T6##SUB2#
Ibrahim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (5) vs (4) Ibrahim#T7#
Ibrahim passes Dresner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ibrahim trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away.
Dresner is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Glory 4 Boxing, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Well, if Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim is pressing down on Dresner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dresner is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ibrahim in particular looking to stall.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Ibrahim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ibrahim trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away.
Ibrahim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ibrahim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ibrahim is looking to stall here but Dresner recovers full guard.
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dresner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Dresner is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim wants to work for an arm triangle but Dresner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ibrahim controlling the action here. #T10#
Ibrahim is just content to waste time from the top position. Dresner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dresner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ibrahim manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (7) vs (4) Ibrahim
Dresner looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ibrahim 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.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Ibrahim controlling Dresner's posture.
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dresner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dresner is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Ibrahim working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dresner has passed into half guard!
#T12#
Dresner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (10) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim regains half guard.
Dresner trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Dresner wants to pass to mount but Ibrahim is defending the position. #SUB#
Dresner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Dresner trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dresner is looking for a kimura but Ibrahim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dresner to get the leverage.
Dresner prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.
Ibrahim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibrahim.
Ibrahim trying to control the position here. #T14##SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dresner defends well.#SUB#
Dresner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
Ibrahim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking Christian Dresner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 157 Ibrahim vs Philbert
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ibrahim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Philbert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahmad Ibrahim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Philbert drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (0) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Philbert postures up.
Ibrahim 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: Ibrahim (2) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim is pressing down on Philbert's thigh, looking to free his foot. Philbert is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy.
Philbert wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philbert keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Ibrahim maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Philbert could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ibrahim has cracked it and Philbert is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ibrahim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahmad Ibrahim!
After winning the bout, Ahmad Ibrahim 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 146 Cheese vs Chai
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Laulhere gets caught napping as Ibrahim dives in and scores a takedown. Laulhere manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere is trying to control the position but Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Laulhere working for a triangle but Ibrahim defends it easily.
Ibrahim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim content to control rather than advance.
Laulhere trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
#T1#
Ibrahim prevents Laulhere from improving his position.#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura here.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim controlling the pace.
Laulhere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibrahim is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Laulhere is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Ibrahim sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but Laulhere is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Ibrahim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laulhere is just riding it out for now. Ibrahim eventually gives up the hold.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Laulhere is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ibrahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ibrahim in particular looking to stall.
Laulhere is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard. #T4#
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim moves into full mount! Laulhere won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (0) Laulhere
Laulhere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Laulhere manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Laulhere actively working from the bottom here.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
Ibrahim slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laulhere controlling the position for now.
Laulhere is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ibrahim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ibrahim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (4) Laulhere
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Laulhere is hanging on to Ibrahim's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Laulhere has got his arm under Ibrahim's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Ibrahim has spun round into Laulhere's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (4) Laulhere#T6#
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Laulhere working a defensive guard here.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laulhere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laulhere has Ibrahim pulled in close to control his posture.
Ibrahim won't allow Laulhere to sweep him here. #T7#
Laulhere trying to control the position.
Ibrahim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Ibrahim is fighting to break Laulhere's control of his arms but Laulhere is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Ibrahim is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laulhere is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass.
Ibrahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard. #T9#
Laulhere is looking to sweep but instead, Ibrahim has passed into half guard.
Ibrahim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laulhere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but Laulhere is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ibrahim to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ibrahim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laulhere is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy.
Laulhere is holding on to half guard well.#T10#
Ibrahim prevents Laulhere from improving his position.
Ibrahim trying to mount his opponent but Laulhere defends it.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim is stalling here. Laulhere is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ibrahim seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Laulhere has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (8) Laulhere
Ibrahim tries to bench press Laulhere off him but Laulhere keeps the position. #T11#
Laulhere wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Laulhere tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Ibrahim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibrahim sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim trying to control from the bottom.
Laulhere prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.#T12#
Laulhere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laulhere is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Laulhere prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.
Laulhere works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (11) Laulhere
Laulhere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laulhere controlling his opponent. #T13#
Ibrahim wants to hold on but Laulhere pushes him away.
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ibrahim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim wants to control but Laulhere is having none of it.
Ibrahim is squirming around, avoiding Laulhere's attempts to control the action.
Ibrahim is looking to get to half guard.
Laulhere looking to control but Ibrahim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Laulhere content just to control the position here.
Ibrahim is desperately trying to improve his position but Laulhere has a good base and remains in mount.
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ibrahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ibrahim prevents Laulhere from taking his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere prevents Ibrahim from getting the reversal.
Laulhere looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laulhere fails to take his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere wins on points by 11 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 143 Ibrahim vs Soderberg
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ibrahim gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Soderberg has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ibrahim escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ibrahim! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (0) Soderberg
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibrahim wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Ibrahim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Soderberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Soderberg manages to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ibrahim is working for a submission of some sort.
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Soderberg is defending the position. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soderberg is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard.
Ibrahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily.
Ibrahim working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Soderberg's thigh. Soderberg counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soderberg being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soderberg's guard.
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Soderberg is a slippery customer.
Soderberg is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ibrahim jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (10) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soderberg is trying to escape the position but Ibrahim is controlling the position.
Soderberg wants to control but Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Soderberg is working away. #T4##SUB#
Ibrahim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Ibrahim stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soderberg manages to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Soderberg is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is defending well. #T5##SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ibrahim is working for a submission of some sort.
Soderberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Ibrahim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim stands and throws Soderberg's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (13) vs (0) Soderberg#T6#
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.
Soderberg regains half guard.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
Ibrahim trying to mount his opponent but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Soderberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Ibrahim.
Soderberg won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount. #T7#
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Ibrahim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Soderberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ibrahim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ibrahim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (13) vs (4) Soderberg
Ibrahim is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for the RNC.
Soderberg is trying to stick to Ibrahim's back but Ibrahim is turning into Soderberg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Soderberg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ibrahim. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (15) vs (4) Soderberg#T8#
Soderberg wants to hit a sweep here but Ibrahim passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Soderberg there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (18) vs (4) Soderberg
Ibrahim with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ibrahim manages to capitalize on a mistake by Soderberg to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ibrahim (21) vs (4) Soderberg
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ibrahim controlling the positon.
Soderberg tries to break free.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Soderberg knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Soderberg for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9##SUB#
Ibrahim is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Soderberg preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim is hanging on to Soderberg's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Soderberg knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Soderberg for a finish.
Ibrahim not allowing Soderberg to control his hands.
Soderberg wants to escape the position.
#T10#
Soderberg is still trying to improve position.
Soderberg staying busy and making it hard for Ibrahim to control. #SUB#
Soderberg is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ibrahim is trying to stick to Soderberg's back but Soderberg is turning into Ibrahim. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ibrahim's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Soderberg. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (21) vs (6) Soderberg
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soderberg passes Ibrahim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ibrahim regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Ibrahim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soderberg defends it easily.
Soderberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Soderberg drops back looking for a leg! Ibrahim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ibrahim manages to kick Soderberg off! Soderberg jumps back into Ibrahim's guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T12#
Soderberg postures up.
#SUB2#
Soderberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soderberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Soderberg is pushing down on Ibrahim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ibrahim is fighting to maintain full guard but Soderberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim trying to control here.
Ibrahim gets back to full guard.
#T13##SUB#
Ibrahim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ibrahim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soderberg is one step ahead there.
Ibrahim controlling the position.#SUB#
Ibrahim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T14#
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ibrahim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Soderberg tries to pass.
Ibrahim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving. #SUB2#
Soderberg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim takes the fight on points by 21 to 6.
Ahmad Ibrahim thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 139 Hlervu vs Maximus
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ibrahim drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Peyton (0) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Peyton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peyton is trying to control Ibrahim's posture but Ibrahim avoids it. #SUB2#
Ibrahim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Peyton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peyton tries to bench press Ibrahim off him but Ibrahim keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ibrahim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Ibrahim stalls from top position.
Peyton tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Peyton can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim just content to control the position.
Peyton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tappelukerho that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Peyton is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Ibrahim in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Peyton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Peyton struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Ibrahim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Ibrahim has hold of Peyton's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Peyton seems comfortable defending it but Ibrahim has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Peyton is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Peyton is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ibrahim couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahmad Ibrahim!
Our winner, Ahmad Ibrahim, 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 134 Barnes vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ibrahim was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gaul (0) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Gaul is working away.
Gaul tries to buck Ibrahim off but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Ibrahim takes a little break here. Gaul wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ibrahim off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (4) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim tries to roll but Gaul sticks to his back.
Ibrahim breaks Gaul's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (6) Ibrahim#T1##SUB2#
Ibrahim is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gaul is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gaul has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (6) vs (6) Ibrahim
Gaul stands and throws Ibrahim's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (9) vs (6) Ibrahim#SUB#
Gaul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ibrahim sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim gets back to full guard.
Ibrahim pulls Gaul in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ibrahim is pulling down on Gaul's head. It's preventing any offense from Gaul, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now.
Gaul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Gaul pushes down on Ibrahim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ibrahim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Ibrahim is trying to keep Gaul in close.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment.
Gaul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim pulls Gaul in close to prevent any damage.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
Ibrahim has control of Gaul's left arm, preventing Gaul from doing any damage. #T5#
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Gaul content to stall in guard here.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a triangle but Gaul pushes his legs off easily.
#T6##SUB2#
Ibrahim working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gaul has passed into half guard!
Ibrahim is trying to control but can't.
Gaul is controlling the pace.
Ibrahim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Gaul wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gaul defends well.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ibrahim is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (9) vs (8) Ibrahim
Gaul being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #SUB#
Gaul working for a triangle but Ibrahim defends it easily.
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ibrahim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ibrahim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T9#
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.
Gaul preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gaul is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but Gaul defending well.
Ibrahim passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gaul! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (9) vs (11) Ibrahim#T10#
Gaul gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying for a kimura here. Gaul looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ibrahim wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahmad Ibrahim!
Our winner, Ahmad Ibrahim, 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 128 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Berendas dives in and scores a takedown into Ibrahim's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Ibrahim
Berendas stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ibrahim is trying to control the position but Berendas postures up.
Ibrahim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Berendas is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
Ibrahim is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
Ibrahim seems keen to control Berendas's posture.
Ibrahim 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.#T2#
Ibrahim has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Berendas has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (0) Ibrahim#SUB#
Berendas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Berendas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (7) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim regains half guard.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berendas pulls his head out easily.
Ibrahim is staying active underneath Berendas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berendas trying to control the pace.
Ibrahim gets full guard.
Berendas stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Berendas is looking to advance position but Ibrahim has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berendas (7) vs (4) Ibrahim
Berendas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas 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.
Berendas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura but Berendas is defending well.
Ibrahim is thwarting Berendas's attempts to control the position.
Berendas is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard. #T5#
Berendas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ibrahim trying to control from Berendas's half guard. Berendas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Berendas wants to sweep here but Ibrahim controlling him for the moment.
Berendas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ibrahim controls the pace.#T6##SUB#
Berendas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Ibrahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ibrahim is pushing down on Berendas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berendas is fighting to maintain full guard but Ibrahim has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ibrahim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Ibrahim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ibrahim is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
Ibrahim stalling away here and it's allowed Berendas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ibrahim trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T8#
Ibrahim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Berendas has his foot on Ibrahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ibrahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Ibrahim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.#T9#
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berendas can't keep his opponent in guard - Ibrahim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T10#
Ibrahim prevents Berendas from improving his position.
Ibrahim is just content to waste time from the top position. Berendas takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ibrahim advances to half guard.
Berendas is staying active underneath Ibrahim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ibrahim trying to advance position but Berendas counters by regaining guard.
Berendas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibrahim is one step ahead there. #T11#
Berendas can't keep his opponent in guard - Ibrahim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Berendas is trying to control but can't.
Ibrahim is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (7) vs (7) Ibrahim
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ibrahim trying to control but Berendas is having none of it. #T12#
Berendas manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berendas defends it well.
Ibrahim frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (7) vs (10) Ibrahim
Ibrahim tries to control but Berendas wriggling away. #T13#
Ibrahim fails to advance to Berendas's back.
Berendas is desperately trying to improve his position but Ibrahim has a good base and remains in mount.
Ibrahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berendas is looking to escape.
Ibrahim content just to control the position here.
Berendas is controlling an arm, preventing Ibrahim from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T14#
Ibrahim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Berendas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berendas is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas has given up his back. Will we see Ibrahim going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Berendas (7) vs (13) Ibrahim
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim wins on points by 13 to 7.
Ahmad Ibrahim 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 125 Solo vs Bandini
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Khamzat Sonnen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sonnen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ibrahim avoids it really well and circles away.
And Ibrahim tries to counter it with a takedown but Sonnen pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Ibrahim shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ibrahim showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sonnen (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ibrahim in particular looking to stall.
Sonnen tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing good reports from Sonnen'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.
Ibrahim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sonnen is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard.
Sonnen is looking to control Ibrahim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sonnen avoid being mounted?#T1#
Ibrahim prevents Sonnen from improving his position.
Sonnen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibrahim is working away from the top position though.
Sonnen moves into full guard.
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sonnen has his hands on Ibrahim's head, controlling the position.
Ibrahim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sonnen (0) vs (5) Ibrahim#SUB2#
Ibrahim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sonnen tries to buck Ibrahim off but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Ibrahim is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sonnen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that Ibrahim 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.
Sonnen manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Ibrahim seems content to control.
Sonnen wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Sonnen is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim wants to free his trapped foot but Sonnen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ibrahim is thwarting Sonnen's attempts to control the position.
Sonnen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ibrahim works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sonnen (0) vs (8) Ibrahim
Ibrahim controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Sonnen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Ibrahim wants to control for a moment but Sonnen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ibrahim passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sonnen (0) vs (11) Ibrahim
Ibrahim controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Ibrahim 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.
Sonnen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Sonnen is squirming around nicely.
Sonnen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim avoids the attempt from Sonnen to control.
Ibrahim fails to advance to Sonnen's back.
Sonnen is working to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Sonnen (0) vs (14) Ibrahim#SUB2#
Ibrahim is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sonnen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sonnen is holding onto Ibrahim's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T6#
Sonnen wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is cranking Sonnen's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Sonnen! He's tightened the choke and Sonnen is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ahmad Ibrahim!
Ahmad Ibrahim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 121 Thumb vs Laulhere
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; David Gomes!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ibrahim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gomes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes tries to improve position but can't.
Gomes is letting Ibrahim control him for a moment.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ibrahim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ibrahim working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Gomes's face as Ibrahim controls the position.
Gomes is not content to let Ibrahim control the position. #T1#
Gomes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Ibrahim goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gomes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ibrahim but great work by Gomes. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (4) Gomes
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep.
Ibrahim is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Ibrahim is trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim stops Gomes from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Ibrahim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Gomes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ibrahim's legs.
Gomes trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gomes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ibrahim gets back to half guard.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim 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: Ibrahim (6) vs (4) Gomes#T4#
Well, if Ibrahim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Ibrahim seems to be looking for submissions.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ibrahim passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gomes! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (9) vs (4) Gomes
Ibrahim is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T5#
Gomes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ibrahim wants to take Gomes's back but he can't do it this time.
Ibrahim looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Ibrahim is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gomes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gomes shrugs it off.
Gomes tries to hold on but Ibrahim pushes him away. #T6#
Ibrahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomes is looking to escape. #SUB#
Ibrahim with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ibrahim avoids the attempt from Gomes to control.
Gomes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely.
Ibrahim with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gomes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T7#
Ibrahim controlling his opponent.
Ibrahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomes is looking to escape.
Ibrahim avoids the attempt from Gomes to control.
Gomes is squirming around, avoiding Ibrahim's attempts to control the action.
Ibrahim controlling from mount.
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ibrahim controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Ibrahim fails to advance to Gomes's back.
Gomes can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Ibrahim wants to finish this one by submission but Gomes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ibrahim.
Gomes wants to hold on but Ibrahim pushes him away.
Ibrahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomes is looking to escape.
Gomes wants to control but Ibrahim is having none of it.#T9#
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely.
Ibrahim fails to take his opponent's back.
Ibrahim controlling the pace for now.
Gomes tries to lock up and control but Ibrahim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Ibrahim jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gomes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ibrahim takes a little break here. Gomes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gomes sneaks back into half guard.#T10#
Ibrahim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ibrahim in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Ibrahim seems to be working for a kimura but Gomes defends the submission attempt.
Gomes tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.
Ibrahim wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ibrahim in particular looking to stall.#T11#
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position.
Ibrahim controlling the pace.
Ibrahim trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
Ibrahim slows the pace down in half guard.
Ibrahim 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. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but Gomes defending well.
Gomes tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.
Gomes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ibrahim is stalling here. Gomes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ibrahim seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gomes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (9) vs (8) Gomes#T13#
Gomes trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Ibrahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomes wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy. #T14#
Ibrahim can't do much from the bottom here.
Ibrahim looking for a sweep but Gomes has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ibrahim (9) vs (10) Gomes
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Gomes trying to control but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim is controlling an arm, preventing Gomes from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 10 to 9.
An out of breath David 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:
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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lieb Fraumilch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Fraumilch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ibrahim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fraumilch (2) vs (0) Ibrahim
Fraumilch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ibrahim 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: Fraumilch (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim content to control rather than advance.
Fraumilch tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim not doing much here.
#T1#
Fraumilch wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
Fraumilch trying to control from the bottom.
Fraumilch wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
Fraumilch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fraumilch tries to get out of the position.
Ibrahim is trying to control. Fraumilch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ibrahim content to control rather than advance.
Ibrahim passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fraumilch! Score +3 for passing guard: Fraumilch (2) vs (5) Ibrahim
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Fraumilch is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ibrahim wants to take Fraumilch's back here but Fraumilch is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ibrahim controlling from mount.
Ibrahim looking to control but Fraumilch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ibrahim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ibrahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fraumilch is looking to escape.
Fraumilch tries to hold on but Ibrahim postures up.
Fraumilch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Fraumilch is desperately trying to improve his position but Ibrahim has a good base and remains in mount.
Ibrahim content just to control the position here.
Ibrahim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ibrahim avoids the attempt from Fraumilch to control.
Fraumilch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ibrahim on the ground.
Ibrahim looking to control but Fraumilch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fraumilch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ibrahim controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Fraumilch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ibrahim controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Ibrahim wants to finish this one by submission but Fraumilch is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ibrahim. #SUB2#
Ibrahim jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fraumilch manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fraumilch is looking for a sweep.
Fraumilch is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Ibrahim takes a little break here. Fraumilch wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fraumilch struggling a bit here.
Ibrahim is staying tight to Fraumilch's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fraumilch is trying to control Ibrahim's posture but Ibrahim avoids it. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fraumilch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T6##SUB2#
Ibrahim wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fraumilch, who protects the arm well.
Fraumilch is trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Fraumilch is working away.
Fraumilch trying to remain calm as Ibrahim controls from the top position.
Fraumilch struggling a bit here.
Fraumilch is looking for a sweep.#T7##SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to get an arm triangle but Fraumilch is defending well.
Fraumilch is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Fraumilch trying to remain calm as Ibrahim controls from the top position.
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fraumilch keeps working. #SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ibrahim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Fraumilch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Fraumilch isn't going anywhere.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fraumilch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fraumilch tries to buck Ibrahim off but Ibrahim is having none of it.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Fraumilch's face as Ibrahim controls the position.
Ibrahim working away.
Ibrahim content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
More stalling from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fraumilch keeps working. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fraumilch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ibrahim staying calm.#T10#
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Fraumilch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fraumilch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fraumilch trying to remain calm as Ibrahim controls from the top position.#T11#
Fraumilch is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
You can see the frustration on Fraumilch's face as Ibrahim controls the position. #SUB2#
Ibrahim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ibrahim staying calm.#T12#
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fraumilch keeps working.
Fraumilch being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Ibrahim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ibrahim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fraumilch tries to improve position but can't.
Fraumilch trying to remain calm as Ibrahim controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Ibrahim 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.
Fraumilch tries to buck Ibrahim off but Ibrahim is having none of it.#T13##SUB2#
Ibrahim goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fraumilch rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ibrahim's guard! Nice work there by Fraumilch! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fraumilch (4) vs (5) Ibrahim
Ibrahim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fraumilch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Fraumilch is sitting in close to Ibrahim's body. Ibrahim has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fraumilch is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fraumilch is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ibrahim.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ahmad Ibrahim!
Ahmad Ibrahim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
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 6 wins and 2 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nutz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ibrahim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Ibrahim looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (0) Nutz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim trying to mount his opponent but Nutz defends it.
Nutz is looking to control Ibrahim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutz avoid being mounted?
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but Nutz defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Ibrahim 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.
#T1#
Nutz moves into full guard.
Ibrahim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutz wants to sweep here but Ibrahim controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim is looking to pass into half guard but Nutz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nutz is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (2) Nutz
Nutz stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Ibrahim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass.
Ibrahim 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.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim pulls Nutz in to control the position.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ibrahim holds on and takes a little breather.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim pulls Nutz in close to his closed guard and prevents Nutz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Nutz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass. #T6#
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (2) Nutz#SUB2#
Nutz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ibrahim uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (2) Nutz#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nutz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ibrahim goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nutz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ibrahim's guard! Nice work there by Nutz! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (4) Nutz
Ibrahim wants to improve his position but instead Nutz has moved into half guard.
Nutz passes into side control, despite Ibrahim's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (7) Nutz#T7#
Ibrahim has one of Nutz's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Ibrahim trying to control but Nutz flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ibrahim (7) vs (10) Nutz
Nutz trying to control.
I really don't envy Ibrahim right now.
Ibrahim manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nutz's guard. Nice work there by Ibrahim.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (9) vs (10) Nutz
Ibrahim stays in close to Nutz's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Nutz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T8#
Ibrahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nutz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (9) vs (12) Nutz
Ibrahim pulls Nutz in to control the position.
Nutz stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim is trying to keep Nutz in close.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Ibrahim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9#
Ibrahim pulls Nutz in close to his closed guard and prevents Nutz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (11) vs (12) Nutz
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard. #T10#
Ibrahim showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Ibrahim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Nutz trying to control the position.
Ibrahim is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Ibrahim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ibrahim has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Ibrahim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nutz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibrahim has managed to get both his arms back between Nutz's legs - danger averted.
Ibrahim controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nutz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Nutz is looking for a triangle but Ibrahim pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Nutz has his foot on Ibrahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ibrahim works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nutz pushes a forearm under Ibrahim's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ibrahim is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justa Nutz!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Justa Nutz waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 5 wins and 2 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Darren Sabatello!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sabatello stuffs the takedown attempt from Ibrahim. Ibrahim gets slowly back to his feet.
Ibrahim sets himself, and Sabatello steps forward looking for the clinch! Ibrahim avoids it this time.
Ahmad Ibrahim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown but Sabatello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Sabatello closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Sabatello drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Sabatello working for a triangle but Ibrahim defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sabatello is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ibrahim is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sabatello working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibrahim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ibrahim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Sabatello working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibrahim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ibrahim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ibrahim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sabatello can't keep his opponent in guard - Ibrahim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ibrahim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sabatello 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.
Ibrahim content to control rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Sabatello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sabatello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim is taking a breather. Sabatello 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.
Ibrahim seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sabatello for as long as he can get away with.
Sabatello is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Ibrahim stalling. #SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (3) vs (0) Sabatello
Sabatello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sabatello has given up his back here. Will Ibrahim look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Ibrahim (6) vs (0) Sabatello
Ibrahim has the hooks in. Sabatello is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sabatello turns into Ibrahim and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (6) vs (2) Sabatello
Ibrahim controlling Sabatello's posture. #T4#
Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim pulls Sabatello in to control the position.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Sabatello tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ibrahim is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (8) vs (2) Sabatello
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sabatello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Ibrahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ibrahim trying to mount his opponent but Sabatello defends it.
Ibrahim passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (11) vs (2) Sabatello
Sabatello is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sabatello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sabatello is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ibrahim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
Ibrahim passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (14) vs (2) Sabatello#T6#
Sabatello is looking to improve his position but Ibrahim isn't that keen on the idea.
Ibrahim controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Ibrahim working for a submission but Sabatello is keeping him at bay.
Sabatello is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ibrahim works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ibrahim (17) vs (2) Sabatello
Sabatello tries to escape but Ibrahim has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Ibrahim has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Sabatello is in real trouble here. Ibrahim gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Sabatello is tapping out! Ibrahim wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ahmad Ibrahim!
A victorious Ahmad Ibrahim 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 93
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 15 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ibrahim closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Walker (0) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim working away.
Ibrahim in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ibrahim controls the position. #T1#
Walker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim tries to move into full mount but can't pass Walker's legs. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walker is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Ibrahim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Walker sneaks back into half guard.
Ibrahim is looking to stall here but Walker recovers full guard.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving. #T3#
Ibrahim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ibrahim stopping the sweep attempt from Walker.
Walker is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
Ibrahim works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is working for a kimura but Walker is defending it quite comfortably.
Walker is controlling Ibrahim's trapped leg to prevent Ibrahim from advancing to side control.#T4#
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Walker defends it.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Walker defends it.
Ibrahim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T5#
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibrahim is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Ibrahim wants to work for an arm triangle but Walker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walker has a hand on Ibrahim's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ibrahim takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (7) Ibrahim
Ibrahim tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
Walker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ibrahim looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Ibrahim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ibrahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walker is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Ibrahim has control of Walker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Walker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim has control of Walker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Walker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Walker has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Walker! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (7) Ibrahim
Ibrahim trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Ibrahim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ibrahim trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ibrahim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (9) Ibrahim
Ibrahim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Walker looking to control.
Ibrahim is fighting to break Walker's control of his arms but Walker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ibrahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T10#
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim pushing down on Walker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ibrahim controlling the pace.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but Walker defending well.
Ibrahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Walker tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg.
Ibrahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Ibrahim is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T12##SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ibrahim to get the leverage.
Ibrahim controlling the action here.
Walker controlling the position for now.
Ibrahim is taking a breather. Walker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T13#
Walker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Walker wants to sweep here but Ibrahim controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim forces his way into half guard.
Walker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
#T14##SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walker is just riding it out for now. Ibrahim eventually gives up the hold.
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibrahim is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim wins on points by 9 to 2.
Ahmad Ibrahim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 88
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 4 wins and 6 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown but Innkeeper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Innkeeper. No joy for Ibrahim on that attempt.
Innkeeper slaps away a takedown attempt from Ibrahim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Innkeeper tries to counter by clinching up but Ibrahim breaks away and moves out of range.
Gotosleep Innkeeper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Ibrahim.#TD2#
Ibrahim decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Innkeeper (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Innkeeper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Innkeeper is defending against the submission attempts here by Ibrahim.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Innkeeper won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ibrahim wants to work for an arm triangle but Innkeeper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but Innkeeper is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ibrahim wants to control but Innkeeper is keeping him busy.
Innkeeper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but Innkeeper is having none of it.
Innkeeper trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Innkeeper is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is looking to stall here but Innkeeper recovers full guard. #SUB#
Innkeeper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ibrahim passes into half guard.
#T4#
Innkeeper is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.#SUB2#
Ibrahim seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Innkeeper is defending against the submission attempts here by Ibrahim.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T5#
Innkeeper is positioning himself well to prevent Ibrahim advancing to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is working for a kimura but Innkeeper is defending it quite comfortably.
Ibrahim is thwarting Innkeeper's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Ibrahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Innkeeper has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim seems to be working for a kimura but Innkeeper defends the submission attempt.#T7##SUB2#
Ibrahim in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Innkeeper tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ibrahim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahmad Ibrahim!
A relieved looking Ahmad Ibrahim 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 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 London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ibrahim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Atkinson's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (0) vs (2) Ibrahim#SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atkinson is just riding it out for now. Ibrahim eventually gives up the hold.
Atkinson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but Atkinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ibrahim to get the leverage.
Atkinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atkinson.
Ibrahim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (5) Ibrahim
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson regains half guard.#T1#
Atkinson wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Atkinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atkinson.#SUB#
Atkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atkinson is trying to control the position but Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Ibrahim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (8) Ibrahim
Ibrahim content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Atkinson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well.
Ibrahim is thwarting Atkinson's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atkinson.#T3#
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Atkinson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Atkinson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (8) Ibrahim
Ibrahim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Atkinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (10) Ibrahim#SUB#
Ibrahim lying in Atkinson's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Atkinson decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ibrahim taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rowan Atkinson! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 80
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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Marcelo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ibrahim decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (0) Silva
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.#SUB#
Ibrahim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy.
Ibrahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.#T1#
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ibrahim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ibrahim is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ibrahim is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily.
Ibrahim content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ibrahim not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
#SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily.
Silva wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy.
#T4#
Well, if Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ibrahim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Ibrahim trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ibrahim in particular looking to stall.
Ibrahim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ibrahim not doing much here.
Silva won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount. #T6##SUB#
Ibrahim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ibrahim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well. #SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard. #T7##SUB#
Ibrahim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg.
Ibrahim uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (0) Silva#SUB#
Ibrahim working for a guillotine from mount but Silva is in no mood to give up.
Ibrahim trying to control but Silva is having none of it. #SUB#
Ibrahim jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T8##SUB#
Ibrahim is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well. #SUB#
Ibrahim goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ibrahim but great work by Silva. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (4) Silva
Ibrahim is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (9) vs (4) Silva
Ibrahim is hanging on to Silva's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Ibrahim looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Ibrahim keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Silva is trying to roll into a better position but Ibrahim has get a rear naked choke and Silva is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ahmad Ibrahim!
A relieved looking Ahmad Ibrahim 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 65
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ibrahim closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (0) Brown
Brown 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.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown wants to sweep here but Ibrahim controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown 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.#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Ibrahim pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ibrahim forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Ibrahim is working hard here to advance position.
Brown tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.
Ibrahim controlling the action here.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ibrahim.
Brown moves into full guard.
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ibrahim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Ibrahim defends easily.
#SUB2#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Ibrahim pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Ibrahim stalling.
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Brown wants to improve his position but instead Ibrahim has moved into half guard.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Ibrahim controlling the action here.#SUB#
Ibrahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working. #SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ibrahim.
Ibrahim passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (0) Brown
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown being controlled for a moment.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brown has a hand on Ibrahim's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ibrahim takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (8) vs (0) Brown
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Ibrahim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Ibrahim content just to control the position here.
Ibrahim trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim prevents Brown from improving his position.#SUB#
Ibrahim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7#
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ibrahim preventing the sweep.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown 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.
Ibrahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Brown tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ibrahim 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.
Brown tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.
Brown is pressing down on Ibrahim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Brown has his foot on Ibrahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ibrahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown looks winded!
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (8) vs (2) Brown
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (10) vs (2) Brown
Ibrahim trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Ibrahim stalling.
Ibrahim has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (13) vs (2) Brown#T10##SUB#
Ibrahim with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Ibrahim working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Ibrahim has hold of Brown's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brown manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Ibrahim's attempts to control the action.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Ibrahim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount.
Ibrahim passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (16) vs (2) Brown
Brown tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Ibrahim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ibrahim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ibrahim advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ibrahim (18) vs (2) Brown
Brown gets back to half guard.#T12##SUB#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard.
Brown is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ibrahim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Ibrahim is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard. #T13#
Ibrahim passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (21) vs (2) Brown
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim content just to control the position here.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ibrahim slows the pace down in half guard.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg. #T14#
Ibrahim moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (24) vs (2) Brown
Ibrahim wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
Ahmad Ibrahim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 60
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dick Spots! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Spots changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ibrahim tries to avoid it but Spots manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ibrahim to the ground. Ibrahim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Ibrahim closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Spots (0) vs (4) Ibrahim
Spots is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ibrahim has hold of Spots's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Spots tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ibrahim cranks the arm and Spots screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Spots, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ahmad Ibrahim!
During a confident post fight interview, Ahmad Ibrahim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Dick Spots had this to say: 'You ran wild on red dick spots! You might want to get that checked out tho. I Dont Even Know Where I Been!!'. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ibrahim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.#CL2#
King clinches up with Ibrahim and pushes him back against the cage.
Ibrahim has King pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ibrahim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but King is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmad Ibrahim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibrahim is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King stops a takedown attempt from Ibrahim.
King prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ibrahim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
King gets control of Ibrahim's arms and successfully pulls guard. King will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ibrahim defends it easily.#SUB2#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibrahim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ibrahim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ibrahim passes into half guard.
King wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
King isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ibrahim stacks King 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 Ibrahim! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (3) vs (0) King
King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Ibrahim trying to control the position but King is working away.
King is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
King manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ibrahim's best efforts.
King gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet. #SUB#
Ibrahim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2#
King isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ibrahim stacks King 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 Ibrahim! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (6) vs (0) King
King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
King is still trying to improve position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
King manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ibrahim's best efforts.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ibrahim seems to be looking for submissions.
King is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ibrahim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.#SUB2#
Ibrahim got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibrahim has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim stopping the sweep attempt from King.#SUB2#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ibrahim is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
King has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ibrahim should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, King has tightened it up now! Ibrahim should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Malcolm King!
A victorious Malcolm King thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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