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Event:
SSG 131 Maximus vs Schaubi
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gascon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Atkinson (0) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon takes a little break here. Atkinson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gascon trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon 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.
Atkinson wants to take a breather but Gascon is having none of it.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Gascon defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascon keeps working.
Atkinson is thwarting Gascon's attempts to control the position.
Atkinson is looking to advance position but Gascon won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Atkinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Atkinson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (4) Gascon#SUB#
Atkinson wants to finish this one by submission but Gascon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Atkinson.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gascon 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: Atkinson (5) vs (6) Gascon#SUB#
Atkinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gascon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Atkinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Gascon wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Atkinson working for a triangle but Gascon defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gascon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gascon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Atkinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Atkinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gascon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gascon trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Atkinson controls Gascon momentarily but Gascon frees himself.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Atkinson.
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Gascon trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Gascon won't allow Atkinson to sweep him here.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Atkinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Atkinson.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is keeping the position.
Atkinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gascon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (7) vs (6) Gascon
Atkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Gascon is trying to control the position but Atkinson postures up.
Gascon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Gascon is trying to keep Atkinson in close.
Gascon is controlling Atkinson's posture.
Atkinson stays in close to Gascon's body and controls the position.
Gascon trying to control the position.
#T5#
Atkinson passes into half guard.
Atkinson is pressing down on Gascon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascon is holding on for now.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascon is trying to control but can't.
Atkinson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (10) vs (6) Gascon
Gascon tries to bench press Atkinson off him but Atkinson keeps the position.
Gascon sneaks back into half guard.
Gascon trying to hold on to Atkinson's head to control him but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Gascon defending well.
Gascon is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB#
Atkinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gascon is looking to control Atkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gascon avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Atkinson'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.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Gascon is defending well.
Gascon has his hands clasped together around Atkinson's back. He's all about the action.#T7#
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gascon tries to get to full guard but Atkinson has control of the leg.
Atkinson moves into full mount! Gascon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (13) vs (6) Gascon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascon tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gascon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Atkinson controlling his opponent.
Gascon is squirming around, avoiding Atkinson's attempts to control the action.
Gascon wants to control but Atkinson is having none of it.
Gascon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gascon regains half guard.#T8#
Gascon wants to get back to full guard.
Gascon is refusing to be controlled, as Atkinson sits in half guard.
Atkinson uses his free foot to push down on Gascon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gascon. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (16) vs (6) Gascon
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gascon is looking to escape.
Gascon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Atkinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Gascon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Gascon is positioning himself well to prevent Atkinson advancing to mount.
Gascon looks winded!
Gascon tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Gascon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkinson tries to pass to full mount but Gascon defends it.
Gascon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.#T10#
Atkinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gascon has his hands on Atkinson's head, controlling the position.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Gascon keeps moving.
Atkinson preventing the sweep.
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson is working hard here to advance position.
Atkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully. #T11#
Atkinson stays in close to Gascon's body and controls the position.
Atkinson forces his way into half guard.
Atkinson prevents Gascon from improving his position.
Gascon wants to control but Atkinson is keeping busy.
Gascon won't allow Atkinson to pass to mount.
Gascon gets full guard.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gascon is still trying to improve position.#T12#
Atkinson is fighting to break Gascon's control of his arms but Gascon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
Gascon is looking to sweep but instead, Atkinson has passed into half guard.
Gascon tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gascon wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gascon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.#T13##SUB2#
Atkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Atkinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gascon's guard.
Atkinson wants to take a breather but Gascon is having none of it. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gascon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Atkinson.
Atkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Gascon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gascon tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Atkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Gascon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascon keeps working.
Atkinson prevents Gascon from improving his position.
Gascon trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Gascon is looking to improve his position.
Atkinson tries to pass to full mount but Gascon defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascon wants to improve his position but Atkinson is controlling well.
Gascon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atkinson takes the fight on points by 16 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 122 Barnes vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Atkinson looking to score a takedown here. Mack is defending well but Atkinson drives through and ends up in Mack's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mack (0) vs (2) Atkinson
Mack wants to sweep but no luck.
Mack wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mack is trying to control the position but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mack is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Atkinson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mack has locked up a guillotine! Mack's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Atkinson is holding on here and Mack must be using up a lot of energy. Atkinson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mack gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trace Mack! |
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Event:
SSG 118 Cheese vs Dew
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Atkinson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Soderberg is trying to defend but Atkinson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (0) Soderberg#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkinson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg is refusing to be controlled, as Atkinson sits in half guard.
Atkinson is really struggling to control Soderberg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Atkinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atkinson is thwarting Soderberg's attempts to control the position.
Atkinson is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it. #SUB#
Atkinson seems to be working for a kimura but Soderberg defends the submission attempt.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working. #SUB2#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg gets full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Soderberg is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for a guillotine here but Atkinson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Atkinson passes into half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soderberg defends it well.
Atkinson wants to pass to mount but Soderberg is defending the position.
Soderberg is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Soderberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Soderberg controlling Atkinson's posture. #SUB2#
Soderberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Soderberg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Atkinson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Soderberg. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (0) Soderberg#T4#
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkinson has knee on belly momentarily but Soderberg bucks him off and regains half guard.
Soderberg is looking to control Atkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soderberg avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkinson pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soderberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Atkinson wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soderberg trying to control here.
Atkinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soderberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Soderberg works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soderberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soderberg's guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Atkinson is working away from the top position though.
Atkinson is trying to control. Soderberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atkinson is pressing down on Soderberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soderberg is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg won't allow Atkinson to pass to mount.
Soderberg trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Atkinson is controlling well.
Soderberg gets full guard.#T8#
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Atkinson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (0) Soderberg
Atkinson is trying to move to mount but Soderberg reverses beautifully and ends up in Atkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (8) vs (2) Soderberg#SUB#
Atkinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soderberg passes Atkinson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura but Atkinson is defending well.
#T9#
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but instead Soderberg has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Soderberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Soderberg has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Atkinson defend it? Soderberg steps over the head and cranks it - Atkinson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Soderberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krister Soderberg!
Krister Soderberg 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 114 Waterman vs Rhodeo
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Atkinson closes the distance and clinches.
Atkinson is trying to pull guard but Nutz has him pressed against the cage.
Atkinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nutz walks away with a smile on his face. Atkinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Nutz pushes Atkinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Atkinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Atkinson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nutz is trying to keep an underhook but Atkinson manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (0) Nutz
Nutz wants to control but Atkinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Atkinson trying to control the action but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nutz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nutz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Nutz is doing well to control the position and prevent Atkinson from advancing to side control.
Atkinson is thwarting Nutz's attempts to control the position.
Nutz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Atkinson trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nutz keeping full guard, as Atkinson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson postures up.
#T2##SUB2#
Nutz pushes a forearm under Atkinson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Atkinson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justa Nutz!
Justa Nutz very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SSG 104 Gomes vs Rua
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (0) vs (2) Chai
Atkinson is looking to improve his position.
Chai stalling.
Atkinson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chai manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Atkinson gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (8) Chai
Atkinson tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Chai tries to move to mount but Atkinson blocks the move with his legs.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working. #SUB2#
Chai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Atkinson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chai's guard! Nice work there by Atkinson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (8) Chai
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Atkinson won't allow Chai to sweep him here. #T2#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Atkinson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atkinson won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkinson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Atkinson seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Atkinson is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Chai is concentrating on defense, preventing Atkinson from advancing position.
Atkinson prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai wants to control but Atkinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Atkinson is looking to pass Chai's guard but actually Chai recovers to full guard.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Chai is trying to control the position but Atkinson postures up. #SUB2#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atkinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Atkinson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (8) Chai#SUB#
Atkinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chai, who protects the arm well.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Chai regains half guard there - taking advantage of Atkinson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T5#
Atkinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Atkinson is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Atkinson trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai is staying active underneath Atkinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai trying to hold on to Atkinson's head to control him but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for a submission but Chai manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson postures up.
#T7#
Atkinson is stalling in the full guard.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Atkinson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for a submission but Chai manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Chai trying to control the position.
#T8#
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Atkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (5) vs (10) Chai
Atkinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Atkinson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chai escapes and throws Atkinson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (13) Chai#SUB2#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atkinson, who protects the arm well. #T9#
Atkinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Atkinson is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Chai trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson regains half guard.
Atkinson tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Chai 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. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Atkinson defends it. #T10##SUB2#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Atkinson is defending well.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (16) Chai
Atkinson working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but Atkinson doesn't allow it.
Atkinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Atkinson tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Chai wants to control the pace but Atkinson is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Chai is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Atkinson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Atkinson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T12#
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Atkinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai controlling the pace.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Atkinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is defending well.
Atkinson tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. #T13##SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai pushes down on Atkinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well.
Chai is trying to control. Atkinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T14#
Atkinson is looking to improve his position.
Atkinson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chai has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (19) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Atkinson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Atkinson shrugs it off.
Atkinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atkinson has given up his back. Will we see Chai going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Atkinson (5) vs (22) Chai
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 22 to 5.
A victorious Stsyapan Chai 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 103 Drago vs Atkinson
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Atkinson clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Drago has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Atkinson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (2) vs (0) Atkinson#SUB#
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Atkinson's guard.
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Atkinson's guard. #SUB#
Drago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago postures up.
#SUB#
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drago forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Atkinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atkinson.
Drago postures up.
Atkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drago is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Atkinson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Drago frees his head nicely. Oh but Atkinson has switched to an armbar! Drago is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rowan Atkinson! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 98
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Atkinson darts in and clinches Walker up against the cage.#TD2#
Atkinson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Walker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Atkinson to the mat. Atkinson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (0) vs (2) Walker
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Walker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Atkinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Atkinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (2) Walker#T1##SUB#
Atkinson is working for a submission of some sort.
Walker tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walker working a defensive guard here.
Walker managing to control the position.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Atkinson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atkinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura here.
Walker tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.#T3#
Atkinson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Atkinson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Walker reverses the position - he's now on top in Atkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (4) Walker
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Walker wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Atkinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker advances to half guard. #T4#
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Atkinson gets back to full guard.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Walker is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Atkinson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Walker is looking to defend but Atkinson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Walker! Atkinson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Walker taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rowan Atkinson! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 94
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Atkinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Atkinson drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Innkeeper (0) vs (2) Atkinson#SUB2#
Atkinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Atkinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Innkeeper seems keen to control Atkinson's posture.
Atkinson slips nicely into half guard.
Atkinson wants to advance to full mount but Innkeeper doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Innkeeper keeping full guard, as Atkinson tries to pass.
Innkeeper is trying to keep Atkinson in close.
#T1#
Innkeeper pulls Atkinson in close to prevent any damage.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Innkeeper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Innkeeper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Atkinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Innkeeper pulls Atkinson in close to his closed guard and prevents Atkinson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Innkeeper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Innkeeper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Innkeeper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Innkeeper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Innkeeper is pulling down on Atkinson's head. It's preventing any offense from Atkinson, at least for the moment.#T3#
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Innkeeper is keeping the position.
Atkinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Innkeeper has his hands on Atkinson's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Atkinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Innkeeper is keeping the position for now.
Atkinson trying to control but Innkeeper is working from the bottom.
Innkeeper being controlled here, momentarily.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Innkeeper is keeping the position.#T5#
Atkinson passes Innkeeper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Innkeeper keeps working. #SUB2#
Atkinson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Innkeeper to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Innkeeper keeps moving. #T6#
Innkeeper trying to keep a closed guard but Atkinson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Atkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Innkeeper keeping full guard, as Atkinson tries to pass.
Atkinson trying to control but Innkeeper is working from the bottom. #T7#
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Innkeeper seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Innkeeper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkinson controlling from the top position. #T8##SUB#
Innkeeper is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Innkeeper (0) vs (5) Atkinson
Innkeeper is trying to control Atkinson's posture but Atkinson avoids it. #SUB2#
Atkinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Atkinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Innkeeper prevents Atkinson from moving into mount. #T9#
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Innkeeper keeps working.
Innkeeper struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Innkeeper! Score +2 for reaching mount: Innkeeper (0) vs (7) Atkinson
Atkinson tries to control but Innkeeper wriggling away. #T10#
Atkinson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Innkeeper haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Atkinson controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Atkinson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Atkinson controlling the pace for now.
Innkeeper tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Innkeeper is looking to escape. #T12#
Atkinson controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Atkinson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Innkeeper has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Innkeeper! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Innkeeper (2) vs (7) Atkinson
Innkeeper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Atkinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Atkinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Atkinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Innkeeper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Atkinson 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.
Innkeeper postures up.
#T14##SUB2#
Atkinson has an active guard here but Innkeeper has managed to pass into half guard.
Atkinson manages to get to full guard.
Innkeeper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Innkeeper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Atkinson on the ground.#SUB2#
Innkeeper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Innkeeper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Innkeeper is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atkinson wins on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 87
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Dick Spots! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Spots shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Atkinson is trying to defend but Spots finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spots (2) vs (0) Atkinson
Atkinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Spots is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Atkinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atkinson.
Spots is stalling in the full guard.
Spots won't allow Atkinson to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spots looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spots definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spots stopping the sweep attempt from Atkinson.#T1#
Atkinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Atkinson being controlled here, momentarily.
Spots tries to free his leg and advance position but Atkinson is retaining full guard.
Spots knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Atkinson on the ground.
Spots is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson trying to control the position.
Spots pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but instead Spots has moved into half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Spots is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Atkinson is looking to improve his position.
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 Spots in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Spots is looking for a kimura but Atkinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spots to get the leverage.
Spots prevents Atkinson from improving his position.
Spots tries to pass to full mount but Atkinson defends it. #T3#
Spots trying to control from half guard but Atkinson is working away.
Spots prevents Atkinson from improving his position.
Spots wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is defending well.
Spots not doing much here.
#T4#
Spots wants to take a breather but Atkinson is having none of it.
Atkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atkinson is still trying to improve position.
Spots wants to free his trapped foot but Atkinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spots is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Spots uses his free foot to push down on Atkinson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Atkinson. Score +3 for passing guard: Spots (5) vs (0) Atkinson
Atkinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Spots controlling the position easily from mount.
Spots wants to control the pace but Atkinson is squirming around nicely.
Atkinson gets back to half guard.#T6#
Atkinson moves into full guard.
Spots postures up.
#SUB2#
Atkinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spots gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atkinson is trying to control the position but Spots postures up. #SUB2#
Atkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spots defends it easily.
Spots tries to free his leg and advance position but Atkinson is retaining full guard.
Atkinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Spots wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Atkinson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spots passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Spots (8) vs (0) Atkinson
Atkinson prevents Spots from improving position.
Atkinson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spots's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Spots wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is defending well.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but Spots is controlling well.
#T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Atkinson wants to control but Spots is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Atkinson is staying active underneath Spots, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Spots is controlling the pace.
Atkinson wants to get back to full guard.
Spots looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Spots content to control rather than advance. #T9#
Atkinson is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Spots seems content to control.
Atkinson won't allow Spots to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Spots in particular looking to stall.
Atkinson is staying active underneath Spots, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Atkinson trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Still in half guard, Spots seems content to control.
Atkinson trying to control but Spots postures up.
Spots is controlling the pace.
Atkinson is trying to maintain the position but Spots is very close to passing his half guard.
Spots controlling the action here.#T11#
Atkinson is looking for a sweep. Spots is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atkinson gets back to full guard.
Spots sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Atkinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spots (8) vs (2) Atkinson
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Spots is keeping the position.
Spots looking for a sweep. Not yet Spots, not yet.
Spots not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Spots is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Spots bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Atkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spots (10) vs (2) Atkinson
Spots 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.
Spots stopping the sweep attempt from Atkinson.#SUB2#
Spots is posturing up here but Atkinson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Spots tries to roll out but it's too tight and Spots has to tap! Slick submission there by Atkinson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rowan Atkinson!
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:
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 81
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Cactus Jack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Atkinson rushes Jack and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Atkinson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Atkinson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jack stands and throws Atkinson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jack (3) vs (0) Atkinson#SUB#
Jack is trying to get an arm triangle but Atkinson is defending well. #SUB#
Jack is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Atkinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Atkinson is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jack thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Jack thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Atkinson sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Atkinson is looking for a sweep. Jack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atkinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Jack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Atkinson is trying to maintain the position but Jack is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura but Atkinson is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jack trying to mount his opponent but Atkinson defends it.
Atkinson is looking for a sweep. Jack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Jack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Atkinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jack trying to pass the guard but Atkinson defending well.
Atkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Jack 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. Jack eventually gives up the hold.
Atkinson trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Jack is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Jack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well.
Atkinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Atkinson's guard.
Atkinson trying to keep a closed guard but Jack is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Atkinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Atkinson, not yet.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Jack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Atkinson wants to sweep here but Jack controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Atkinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jack defends well.#SUB2#
Jack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jack has managed to get both his arms back between Atkinson's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5##SUB2#
Atkinson looking for a guillotine here but Jack defends easily.
#SUB#
Jack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Jack 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.
Atkinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Atkinson's guard. #SUB#
Jack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T6##SUB2#
Atkinson has an active guard here but Jack has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Atkinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Jack.
Atkinson won't allow Jack to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Atkinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Jack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Atkinson tries to roll over but Jack keeps him under control.#T7#
Atkinson manages to get to full guard.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Atkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Atkinson's guard. #T8##SUB2#
Atkinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jack passes Atkinson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Jack 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#
Jack is looking for a kimura but Atkinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jack to get the leverage. #SUB#
Jack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Atkinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jack. #T9#
Atkinson moves into full guard.
Jack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Jack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Jack 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.
Jack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Atkinson's guard. #T10#
Jack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Jack is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Atkinson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jack rolls with it to try and escape but Atkinson cranks on the arm and Jack is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rowan Atkinson! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 72
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leepo Greepo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Atkinson clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Atkinson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Greepo (0) vs (2) Atkinson
Greepo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Greepo keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Greepo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greepo pulls Atkinson in close to prevent any damage.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greepo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Greepo pulls Atkinson in to control the position. #T1#
Greepo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Atkinson controls the pace.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greepo keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Greepo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atkinson stays in close to Greepo's body and controls the position.
Greepo keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Greepo is controlling Atkinson's posture.
Atkinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Greepo is keeping the position.
Greepo keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Greepo being controlled here, momentarily.
Greepo seems keen to control Atkinson's posture.#T3#
Atkinson stands and throws Greepo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Greepo (0) vs (5) Atkinson
Greepo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atkinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Greepo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Greepo wants to improve his position but Atkinson is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Greepo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Greepo keeps moving. #T4#
Greepo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greepo managing to control the position.
Greepo keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson won't allow Greepo to sweep him here.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greepo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Greepo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5#
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Greepo keeps moving.
Atkinson is looking to pass into half guard but Greepo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Greepo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Greepo (2) vs (5) Atkinson
Atkinson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Atkinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greepo is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Greepo won't allow Atkinson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Atkinson looking for subs off his back but Greepo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Atkinson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Atkinson actively working from the bottom here.
Greepo stalling.
Atkinson is pressing down on Greepo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Atkinson working a defensive guard but Greepo passes into half guard.
Greepo is keen to just control but Atkinson is a slippery customer.
Atkinson is looking for a sweep. Greepo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Greepo is taking a breather. Atkinson 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#
Atkinson actively working from the bottom here.
Atkinson is not content to let Greepo control the position.
Greepo trying to pass the guard but Atkinson defending well. #T8#
Atkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atkinson is in trouble now - Greepo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Greepo (5) vs (5) Atkinson
Greepo controlling from mount.
Atkinson is working to get back to half guard.
Greepo controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Greepo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Atkinson for as long as he can get away with.
Greepo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Atkinson is looking to escape.
Atkinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atkinson tries to hold on but Greepo postures up.
Greepo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Atkinson is looking to escape. #T10#
Atkinson is looking to improve his position but Greepo isn't that keen on the idea.
Atkinson tries to hold on but Greepo pushes him away.
Greepo content just to control the position here.
Atkinson is squirming around, avoiding Greepo's attempts to control the action.
Atkinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greepo looking to control but Atkinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Atkinson tries to hold on but Greepo postures up.
Greepo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Atkinson tries to hold on but Greepo postures up.
Atkinson is looking to improve his position but Greepo isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Greepo controlling the position easily from mount.
Atkinson tries to lock up and control but Greepo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atkinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Atkinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Greepo controlling from mount.
Atkinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T13#
Atkinson is still trying to improve position.
Atkinson regains half guard.
Greepo is thwarting Atkinson's attempts to control the position.
Atkinson is looking to get back to full guard here but Greepo has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Greepo (8) vs (5) Atkinson
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Greepo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Atkinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14#
Atkinson trying to remain calm as Greepo controls from the top position.
Greepo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Atkinson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Greepo (10) vs (5) Atkinson
Atkinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Atkinson tries to hold on but Greepo postures up.
Atkinson 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!
Greepo trying to control but Atkinson is having none of it.
Atkinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greepo takes the fight on points by 10 to 5. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 70
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brown gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (0) vs (2) Brown
Atkinson is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Atkinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Atkinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (5) Brown#SUB2#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atkinson, who protects the arm well.
Brown has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Atkinson (0) vs (7) Brown
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown prevents Atkinson from getting the reversal.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atkinson tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away. #T1#
Atkinson tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.#SUB2#
Brown is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Atkinson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brown prevents Atkinson from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Atkinson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brown.
Atkinson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Atkinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown is keen to just control but Atkinson is a slippery customer.
Atkinson trying to control here.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Atkinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Atkinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Atkinson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Atkinson wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is defending well.
Atkinson is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Atkinson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
#SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Atkinson wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Atkinson is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown wants to take a breather but Atkinson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Atkinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Atkinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Atkinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Atkinson wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Atkinson defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Atkinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Brown wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is defending well. #SUB2#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown looks winded!
Atkinson gets full guard.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Atkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown postures up.
#SUB2#
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Atkinson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Atkinson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (7) Brown
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Atkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (9) Brown#T5#
Atkinson 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.
Atkinson trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Atkinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (4) vs (9) Brown#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atkinson is taking a breather. Brown 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.
Atkinson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (7) vs (9) Brown
Atkinson controls the position.#SUB#
Atkinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Atkinson keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Atkinson's best efforts.
Atkinson trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atkinson defends well.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet. #SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Atkinson defends it easily.
#T7#
Atkinson pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Atkinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Atkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Atkinson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (10) vs (9) Brown
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Atkinson maintains control.#SUB#
Atkinson looking to secure an arm triangle but Brown defends it well.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Atkinson sits in half guard. #T9#
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Atkinson is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Atkinson wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Atkinson stacks Brown 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 Atkinson! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (13) vs (9) Brown#T10##SUB#
Atkinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Atkinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Atkinson 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#
Brown has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Atkinson advances to half guard.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown won't allow Atkinson to pass to mount.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Atkinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T12#
Atkinson is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atkinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Atkinson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Atkinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Atkinson content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Atkinson is posturing up here but Brown has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Atkinson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Atkinson has to tap! Slick submission there by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jax Brown!
Jax Brown decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 64
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 8 wins and 7 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Henry Waterman!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Atkinson has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Waterman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Atkinson won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Atkinson (0) vs (4) Waterman
Atkinson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Waterman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Atkinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Waterman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Waterman wants to control but Atkinson is keeping him busy.
Atkinson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson tries to get to full guard but Waterman has control of the leg.
Atkinson trying to control here.
Waterman trying to mount his opponent but Atkinson defends it. #T1#
Waterman moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (7) Waterman#SUB2#
Waterman is trying to get an arm triangle but Atkinson is defending well. #SUB2#
Waterman tries for a kimura but Atkinson is defending well.
Atkinson is looking to regain half guard here but Waterman keeps moving and retains side control.
Atkinson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Waterman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Waterman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Atkinson is looking to regain half guard here but Waterman keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Waterman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Atkinson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Waterman's guard! Nice work there by Atkinson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (7) Waterman
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Waterman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Waterman looking for a guillotine here but Atkinson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Waterman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atkinson defends well.#SUB2#
Waterman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Atkinson passes into half guard.
Waterman is refusing to be controlled, as Atkinson sits in half guard. #T3#
Atkinson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Waterman! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (7) Waterman#SUB#
Atkinson looking for a guillotine from mount but Waterman is having none of it.
Atkinson looking to control but Waterman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Waterman regains half guard.
Waterman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Waterman.
Atkinson is pushing down on Waterman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Waterman is fighting to maintain full guard but Atkinson has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Waterman actively working from the bottom here.
Atkinson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (7) Waterman
Atkinson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Waterman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Waterman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Waterman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Waterman defends it well.
Waterman tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waterman keeps working.
Atkinson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Waterman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Waterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Atkinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Waterman is just riding it out for now. Atkinson eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Waterman wants to improve his position but Atkinson is controlling well.
Atkinson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Waterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkinson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Waterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atkinson controlling the action here. #T6##SUB2#
Waterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkinson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Waterman actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Waterman manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Atkinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Waterman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atkinson has managed to get both his arms back between Waterman's legs - danger averted.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Waterman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Waterman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Atkinson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Waterman has tightened it up now! Atkinson 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 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Henry Waterman!
An out of breath Henry Waterman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 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 London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Atkinson shoots in but Nurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (0) vs (2) Nurmagomedov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson 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.
Atkinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Atkinson wants to improve his position but instead Nurmagomedov has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Atkinson works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Atkinson has his foot on Nurmagomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmagomedov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Atkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurmagomedov defends it easily.
Atkinson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Atkinson, not yet. #SUB#
Atkinson working for submissions but it's allowed Nurmagomedov to get to half guard.
Atkinson has a hand on Nurmagomedov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (5) Nurmagomedov
Atkinson reaches up to try and control the position but Nurmagomedov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Atkinson rolls and tries to escape and now Nurmagomedov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Atkinson (0) vs (8) Nurmagomedov
Atkinson tries to escape the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Atkinson breaks Nurmagomedov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (8) Nurmagomedov
Atkinson trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Atkinson defends easily.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully. #T4#
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
Atkinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (8) Nurmagomedov
Atkinson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Atkinson (7) vs (8) Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Atkinson has a good base and remains in mount.
Atkinson wants to control the pace but Nurmagomedov is squirming around nicely.
Atkinson is really struggling to control Nurmagomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Atkinson avoids the attempt from Nurmagomedov to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atkinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Atkinson controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Atkinson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nurmagomedov turns into him and now he's in Atkinson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (7) vs (10) Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov postures up.
#T6##SUB#
Atkinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is sitting in close to Atkinson's body. Atkinson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nurmagomedov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nurmagomedov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Atkinson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rowan Atkinson! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 56
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Choo Oi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Choo Oi (2) vs (0) Atkinson
Atkinson keeping full guard, as Choo Oi tries to pass.
Atkinson wants to sweep here but Choo Oi controlling him for the moment.
Atkinson trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Choo Oi drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Choo Oi off! Choo Oi jumps back into Atkinson's guard.
Atkinson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Choo Oi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Atkinson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Atkinson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Atkinson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Choo Oi (2) vs (4) Atkinson
Choo Oi tries to bench press Atkinson off him but Atkinson keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo Oi is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Choo Oi tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Atkinson trying to control the action but Choo Oi is working from the bottom.
Choo Oi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Choo Oi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Choo Oi has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Choo Oi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Choo Oi is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Choo Oi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Choo Oi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atkinson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Atkinson uses his free foot to push down on Choo Oi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Choo Oi. Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (2) vs (7) Atkinson
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Choo Oi is looking to escape.
Choo Oi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Choo Oi is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Atkinson controlling the pace.
Atkinson trying to control from half guard but Choo Oi is working away.
Atkinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Atkinson trying to control from half guard but Choo Oi is working away. #SUB#
Choo Oi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkinson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.
Choo Oi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Choo Oi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkinson pulls his head out easily.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Choo Oi is defending well.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Choo Oi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Choo Oi wants to improve his position but Atkinson is controlling well.
Choo Oi is not content to let Atkinson control the position.#T4##SUB2#
Atkinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Choo Oi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Choo Oi is trying to get back to full guard.
Choo Oi is staying active underneath Atkinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Choo Oi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Choo Oi wants to improve his position but Atkinson is controlling well.
Atkinson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (2) vs (10) Atkinson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Atkinson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Choo Oi is surviving well by controlling Atkinson's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Atkinson has hold of Choo Oi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Choo Oi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Choo Oi is working to get back to half guard.
Choo Oi is working hard here to advance position.
Atkinson wants to control the pace but Choo Oi is squirming around nicely.
Atkinson prevents Choo Oi from getting the reversal.#T6##SUB2#
Atkinson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Atkinson looking to control but Choo Oi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Atkinson content just to control the position here.
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Choo Oi is looking to escape.
Choo Oi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Atkinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Choo Oi working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Atkinson trying to control but Choo Oi is having none of it.
Choo Oi 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.#SUB#
Choo Oi is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Atkinson is tapping! Great win for Choo Oi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
During a confident post fight interview, Li Sheng Choo Oi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 54
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Atkinson clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Cerqueira gets control of Atkinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cerqueira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cerqueira trying to keep a closed guard but Atkinson is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerqueira pulls Atkinson in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerqueira 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: Cerqueira (2) vs (0) Atkinson
Cerqueira controlling the action here.#SUB#
Cerqueira seems to be working for a kimura but Atkinson defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Atkinson tries to get to full guard but Cerqueira has control of the leg.
Cerqueira tries to pass to full mount but Atkinson defends it. #SUB#
Cerqueira is working for a kimura but Atkinson is defending it quite comfortably.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cerqueira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Cerqueira wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atkinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cerqueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Atkinson has his foot on Cerqueira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cerqueira works his way back into a safe position though.
Cerqueira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Atkinson on the ground.
Cerqueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Atkinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cerqueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cerqueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Cerqueira from controlling successfully.
Cerqueira passes Atkinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cerqueira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cerqueira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Atkinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but Cerqueira is controlling well.
#T4#
Cerqueira is looking to advance position but Atkinson won't allow it.
Cerqueira is trying to control. Atkinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atkinson is pressing down on Cerqueira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Atkinson looking to control.
Cerqueira wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Atkinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Atkinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5##SUB2#
Atkinson has his foot on Cerqueira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cerqueira works his way back into a safe position though.
Cerqueira looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Atkinson looking for a guillotine here but Cerqueira defends easily.
Cerqueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Cerqueira controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Cerqueira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cerqueira has managed to get both his arms back between Atkinson's legs - danger averted.
Cerqueira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cerqueira'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.
Cerqueira wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving. #T7#
Atkinson trying to control the position.
Cerqueira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Cerqueira from controlling successfully.
Cerqueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cerqueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cerqueira preventing the sweep. #T8#
Atkinson looking to control.
Cerqueira wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Cerqueira passes into half guard.
Cerqueira wants to pass to mount but Atkinson is defending the position.
Cerqueira is trying to control. Atkinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cerqueira works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cerqueira (5) vs (0) Atkinson#SUB#
Cerqueira working for a submission but Atkinson is keeping him at bay.
Cerqueira is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Atkinson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Cerqueira (8) vs (0) Atkinson#T9#
Cerqueira is hanging on to Atkinson's back as he tries to escape.
Cerqueira not allowing Atkinson to control his hands.
Cerqueira keeps control of the position as Atkinson tries to break free.
#SUB#
Cerqueira looking for the RNC.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cerqueira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Atkinson is trying to break free.
#T10#
Atkinson trying to control the action but Cerqueira just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Cerqueira is looking for the choke from the back position but Atkinson is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Cerqueira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Cerqueira working for a choke but Atkinson is defending well.
Cerqueira trying to control momentarily.
#T11#
What can Atkinson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Atkinson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cerqueira in particular looking to stall.
Cerqueira works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cerqueira (11) vs (0) Atkinson
Cerqueira tries to control but Atkinson wriggling away. #T12#
Atkinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cerqueira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cerqueira trying to control but Atkinson is having none of it. #SUB#
Cerqueira working for a guillotine from mount but Atkinson is in no mood to give up.
Cerqueira looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Cerqueira looking to control but Atkinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cerqueira controlling his opponent.
Atkinson is looking to get to half guard.
Atkinson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cerqueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Cerqueira controlling from the top position.
Cerqueira wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Cerqueira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Atkinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cerqueira is aware though and is defending well.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Cerqueira from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Cerqueira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cerqueira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cerqueira takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 48
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Atkinson tries to clinch there but Gerbandi circles away.
#CL#
Atkinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Gerbandi has clasped his hands together around Atkinson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Atkinson (0) vs (4) Gerbandi#SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Atkinson is working away. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position.
Atkinson is working hard here to advance position.
Atkinson is not content to let Gerbandi control the position. #T1#
Gerbandi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atkinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Atkinson working for submissions but it's allowed Gerbandi to get to half guard.
Atkinson is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gerbandi trying to mount his opponent but Atkinson defends it.
Atkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gerbandi is keen to just control but Atkinson is a slippery customer.#T3#
Atkinson tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.
Gerbandi is pressing down on Atkinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atkinson is holding on for now.
Gerbandi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Atkinson gets full guard.
Atkinson keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass. #SUB#
Atkinson has his foot on Gerbandi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerbandi works his way back into a safe position though.
Gerbandi trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Atkinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerbandi is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi 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.
Atkinson wants to sweep here but Gerbandi controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gerbandi passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (7) Gerbandi#SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura but Atkinson is defending well. #T5#
Gerbandi working away.#SUB2#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Atkinson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gerbandi but great work by Atkinson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Atkinson (4) vs (7) Gerbandi
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Atkinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Atkinson is just content to waste time from the top position. Gerbandi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Atkinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gerbandi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atkinson has managed to get both his arms back between Gerbandi's legs - danger averted.#T6#
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gerbandi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Atkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (4) vs (9) Gerbandi
Gerbandi controlling from the top position.
Gerbandi is looking to advance position but Atkinson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Atkinson (8) vs (9) Gerbandi
Atkinson tries to control but Gerbandi wriggling away. #SUB#
Atkinson goes for an armbar but Gerbandi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gerbandi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (8) vs (11) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a triangle but Gerbandi pushes his legs off easily.
Gerbandi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Atkinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gerbandi trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Gerbandi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Atkinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerbandi is aware though and is defending well.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gerbandi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gerbandi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #T9#
Gerbandi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gerbandi won't allow Atkinson to sweep him here.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Atkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.
Atkinson is trying to hold Gerbandi in close to prevent damage but Gerbandi has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Atkinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Atkinson with the active half guard here but Gerbandi passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (14) Gerbandi#T11##SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Atkinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gerbandi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Atkinson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gerbandi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Atkinson gets back to full guard.
#T12#
Gerbandi pushes down on Atkinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura but Atkinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gerbandi to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura here.
Atkinson is pressing down on Gerbandi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Gerbandi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gerbandi has managed to get both his arms back between Atkinson's legs - danger averted.#T13#
Gerbandi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson is trying to control the position but Gerbandi postures up. #T14#
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Atkinson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gerbandi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (17) Gerbandi
Gerbandi wants to control but Atkinson is keeping him busy.
Gerbandi wants to control for a moment but Atkinson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi prevents Atkinson from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 17 to 8.
After winning the bout, Dani Gerbandi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 44
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Snowstrinski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Atkinson did well to prevent Snowstrinski getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (0) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Atkinson is pressing down on Snowstrinski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Snowstrinski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snowstrinski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Atkinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snowstrinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving. #SUB#
Snowstrinski sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Atkinson doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Snowstrinski 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 Atkinson - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rowan Atkinson! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 42
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Alfredo Linguini!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Linguini pushes Atkinson up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Linguini gets control of Atkinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Linguini will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Linguini working for submissions but it's allowed Atkinson to get to half guard.
Atkinson tries to pass to full mount but Linguini defends it.
Linguini is staying active underneath Atkinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Atkinson is really struggling to control Linguini but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Linguini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Atkinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Linguini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Linguini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Linguini trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson tries to pass to full mount but Linguini defends it. #T1#
Linguini is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (3) vs (0) Linguini
Atkinson tries to control but Linguini wriggling away.
Linguini wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
Linguini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Atkinson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Atkinson looking to control but Linguini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Atkinson prevents Linguini from getting the reversal.#T2#
Atkinson tries to control but Linguini wriggling away. #SUB#
Atkinson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Linguini is trying to escape the mount.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Linguini is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Linguini tries to improve his position but Atkinson has taken his back! Atkinson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Linguini tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Atkinson pushes Linguini away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rowan Atkinson! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 39
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Atkinson clinches. #TD#
Atkinson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bandini can't fight it off and eventually Atkinson manages to take the fight to the floor. Bandini looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (0) Bandini
Atkinson being controlled here momentarily.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Bandini working a defensive guard here.
Bandini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Atkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Atkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Bandini.
Atkinson passes Bandini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bandini trying to control here.
Atkinson trying to mount his opponent but Bandini defends it. #SUB2#
Bandini looking for subs from the bottom but Atkinson mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (0) Bandini
Atkinson content just to control the position here. #T2#
Bandini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bandini is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Bandini wants to get back to full guard.
Atkinson wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
Bandini tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Bandini has his hands clasped together around Atkinson's back. He's all about the action.
Atkinson prevents Bandini from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Atkinson seems to be looking for submissions.
Bandini trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Bandini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Atkinson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working.
Bandini tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Atkinson tries to pass to full mount but Bandini defends it. #T4#
Atkinson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (0) Bandini
Atkinson tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Atkinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandini is defending well.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Atkinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Atkinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Atkinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Atkinson controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandini is looking for a sweep.
Bandini is trying to control Atkinson's posture but Atkinson avoids it. #T6#
Atkinson tries to move to mount but Bandini blocks the move with his legs.
Bandini holding on.
Bandini tries to improve position but can't.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Atkinson's best efforts.#T7#
Atkinson wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
Atkinson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Atkinson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bandini for as long as he can get away with.
Bandini tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkinson stalling away here and it's allowed Bandini to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Atkinson advances to half guard. #T8#
Atkinson prevents Bandini from improving his position.#SUB#
Atkinson is working for a kimura here but Bandini manages to reverse the position and he's now in Atkinson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (8) vs (2) Bandini
Atkinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Atkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandini defends it easily.
Atkinson wants to control but Bandini passes easily into half guard.
#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Atkinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Atkinson 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.
Bandini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Atkinson is trying to control the position but Bandini postures up. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for subs off his back but Bandini has passed one foot through into half guard.
Atkinson tries to roll over but Bandini keeps him under control.#T10#
Bandini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (5) Bandini
Atkinson is squirming around, avoiding Bandini's attempts to control the action.
Atkinson is working to get back to half guard.
Bandini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Bandini goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Atkinson turns into him and now he's in Bandini's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (10) vs (5) Bandini#T11#
Bandini has his hands on Atkinson's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Atkinson is posturing up here but Bandini has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Atkinson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Atkinson has to tap! Slick submission there by Bandini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Bandini! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 35
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 9 losses; Darren Harged! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Atkinson moves in looking to clinch but Harged pushes him off.#CL#
Harged closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Harged gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harged (2) vs (0) Atkinson#SUB2#
Harged sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Atkinson doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Harged 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 Atkinson - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rowan Atkinson! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 29
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Dionisio De Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
De Herrera feints and as Atkinson raises his hands in defense, De Herrera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (0) vs (2) De Herrera
Atkinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Herrera looking to sit in guard and control but Atkinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (2) De Herrera
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but De Herrera is keeping the position.
Atkinson stays in close to De Herrera's body and controls the position.
De Herrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Herrera keeping full guard, as Atkinson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Herrera is trying to keep Atkinson in close.
#T1#
Atkinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Herrera's guard.
De Herrera is trying to control but can't.
De Herrera works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
De Herrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Atkinson controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
De Herrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
De Herrera has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
De Herrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Atkinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Atkinson is pushing down on De Herrera's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Herrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Atkinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Atkinson is pressing down on De Herrera's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Herrera is holding on for now. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Herrera trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
#SUB2#
De Herrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
De Herrera actively working from the bottom here.
De Herrera tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
De Herrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Atkinson is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Atkinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Herrera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Herrera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
De Herrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
De Herrera is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Atkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Herrera can't keep his opponent in guard - Atkinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Atkinson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (2) De Herrera
De Herrera tries to hold on but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson prevents De Herrera from getting the reversal.
Atkinson content just to control the position here.
De Herrera tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Atkinson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force De Herrera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so De Herrera shrugs it off.
Atkinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Atkinson tries to control but De Herrera wriggling away. #SUB#
Atkinson has control of De Herrera's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and De Herrera regains control of the situation pretty easily.
De Herrera tries to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
Atkinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Herrera tries to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
De Herrera regains half guard.#T7#
Atkinson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Herrera is trying to control but can't.
Atkinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but De Herrera defending well.
De Herrera trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
#SUB2#
De Herrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Herrera trying to control here.
#T8##SUB#
Atkinson is working for a kimura but De Herrera is defending it quite comfortably.
Atkinson controlling the action here.
We've been informed that De Herrera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Atkinson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for De Herrera! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (2) De Herrera
Atkinson wants to control the pace but De Herrera is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Atkinson controlling from mount.
De Herrera is trying to escape the mount.
Atkinson avoids the attempt from De Herrera to control.
Atkinson controlling from the full mount.
Atkinson avoids the attempt from De Herrera to control.
Atkinson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10##SUB#
Atkinson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, De Herrera has managed to escape the submission attempt.
De Herrera is trying to escape the mount.
De Herrera wants to control but Atkinson is having none of it.
De Herrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Herrera tries to hold on but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson controlling from mount. #T11#
De Herrera wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
Atkinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Herrera tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Herrera working to try and regain half guard.
Atkinson controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Atkinson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T12#
De Herrera is squirming around, avoiding Atkinson's attempts to control the action.
De Herrera is looking to get to half guard.
Atkinson controlling the pace for now.
De Herrera is working to get back to half guard.
Atkinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Atkinson avoids the attempt from De Herrera to control.
Atkinson looking to control but De Herrera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Herrera tries to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
De Herrera 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.
Atkinson controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Atkinson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and De Herrera is now in Atkinson's guard. A big mistake from Atkinson there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (8) vs (4) De Herrera#T14##SUB#
Atkinson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. De Herrera is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Atkinson. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (8) vs (7) De Herrera#SUB2#
De Herrera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Herrera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Atkinson gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
De Herrera 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Herrera trying to control from half guard but Atkinson is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atkinson takes the fight on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 26
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Barthelemy Boganda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Atkinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Boganda tries to sprawl out of it but Atkinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boganda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Atkinson clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Boganda has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Atkinson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boganda (4) vs (0) Atkinson
Atkinson is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Boganda is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Atkinson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Atkinson for a finish. #SUB#
Boganda working for the choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boganda is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Atkinson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Atkinson turns into Boganda and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boganda (4) vs (2) Atkinson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boganda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Atkinson postures up.
#SUB#
Atkinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boganda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atkinson has managed to get both his arms back between Boganda's legs - danger averted.
Atkinson advances to half guard. #SUB#
Boganda actively working from the bottom here.
Boganda trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
#SUB#
Boganda has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Atkinson. Oh but Boganda has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Atkinson goes limp - he's gone! Boganda jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barthelemy Boganda!
Barthelemy Boganda 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 25
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Atkinson has Sherk up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Atkinson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (0) Sherk
Sherk is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Sherk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atkinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Atkinson is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Atkinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Sherk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sherk.
Atkinson controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Sherk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Sherk looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Atkinson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sherk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atkinson controlling the pace.
Atkinson is looking to advance position but Sherk won't allow it.
Sherk tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Sherk wants to control but Atkinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sherk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Sherk trying to keep a closed guard but Atkinson is proving a slippery customer.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sherk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sherk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Sherk is keeping the position.
Sherk looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sherk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sherk managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Sherk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson postures up.
#T5#
Atkinson looking to sit in guard and control but Sherk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (2) Sherk
Atkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sherk is one step ahead there.
Sherk pushing down on Atkinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sherk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working.
Atkinson trying to control here.
#T6#
Atkinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atkinson.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Sherk looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sherk is now in half guard.
Sherk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sherk is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Sherk trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Sherk is thwarting Atkinson's attempts to control the position.
Sherk is looking to take a break and control but Atkinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Atkinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sherk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sherk passes Atkinson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Atkinson tries to roll over but Sherk keeps him under control.
Atkinson trying to control here.
Atkinson is looking for a sweep. Sherk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sherk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Atkinson sees it coming and defends easily.
Sherk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (2) vs (5) Sherk
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Sherk can't control as he wanted to and Atkinson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Atkinson tries to get to full guard but Sherk has control of the leg. #SUB#
Atkinson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sherk pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (2) vs (8) Sherk
Atkinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Atkinson is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Sherk is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Atkinson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Atkinson (2) vs (11) Sherk
Atkinson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sherk.
Sherk has the hooks in. Atkinson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Atkinson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sherk's arms.
Atkinson can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Sherk has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T11#
A lull in the action here.
Atkinson is trying to break free.
Atkinson wants to control his opponent's hands but Sherk gets his hands free.
Sherk controlling well, preventing Atkinson from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Sherk is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sherk struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T12#
Atkinson tries to escape but Sherk has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Sherk has got one arm under Atkinson's chin. This could be trouble... Atkinson trying to control the other hand but Sherk gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Atkinson has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Sherk! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 20
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Atkinson has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Atkinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Walker uses from the top position. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Walker passes Atkinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Atkinson avoid being mounted?
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Walker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Atkinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Atkinson is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Atkinson avoid being mounted?#T2#
Walker trying to control the pace.
Atkinson is pressing down on Walker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Walker content to stall in guard here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Walker.#T3##SUB#
Atkinson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Walker doesn't defend quickly enough and Atkinson has managed to lock this one up! Can Walker escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Atkinson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rowan Atkinson! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 18
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Atkinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Shart has closed the distance and engaged Atkinson in a clinch.
#TD2#
Shart jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Shart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shart swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Shart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Shart is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Shart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Atkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (0) vs (2) Shart
Shart slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Atkinson wants to sweep here but Shart controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shart is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Atkinson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shart has passed into half guard!
Shart is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shart works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (5) Shart
Shart controlling from the full mount.
Atkinson tries to lock up and control but Shart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3##SUB2#
Shart working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Atkinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Atkinson tries to hold on but Shart pushes him away. #SUB2#
Shart swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Atkinson is now in Shart's guard. A big mistake from Shart there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (5) Shart#SUB2#
Shart is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Shart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4##SUB2#
Atkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shart keeping full guard, as Atkinson tries to pass.
Atkinson is looking to pass into half guard but Shart pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shart is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (7) Shart
Shart won't allow Atkinson to sweep him here. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shart passes into half guard.
Shart performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Atkinson is looking for a sweep. Shart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5##SUB2#
Shart is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Shart 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.
Shart frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (2) vs (10) Shart
Shart wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Shart controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Atkinson is trying to escape the mount.
Shart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shart's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shart prevents Atkinson from getting the reversal.
Atkinson is working hard here to advance position.
Atkinson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Atkinson is looking to control Shart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Atkinson avoid being mounted?
Atkinson gets back to full guard.
Atkinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Atkinson, not yet.
Shart looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Shart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T8##SUB#
Atkinson has an active guard here but Shart has managed to pass into half guard.
Shart is pressing down on Atkinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atkinson is holding on for now.
Shart stalling.
More stalling from Shart.
Shart trying to mount his opponent but Atkinson defends it. #T9#
Shart controlling the pace.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but Shart is controlling well.
Shart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Atkinson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shart has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (2) vs (13) Shart
Atkinson tries to improve his position but instead Shart has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Atkinson (2) vs (16) Shart#T10##SUB2#
Shart is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Shart really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Atkinson.#SUB2#
Shart working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T11##SUB2#
Shart is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Good control from Shart.
Atkinson tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Atkinson showing good submission defense here.
Atkinson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shart's guard. Nice work there by Atkinson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (4) vs (16) Shart
Atkinson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T12##SUB#
Atkinson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Shart as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB2#
Shart is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Atkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shart is controlling Atkinson's posture.
Atkinson slips nicely into half guard.#T13#
Atkinson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Atkinson trying to control from half guard but Shart is working away.
Shart is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shart is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Shart trying to control from the bottom.
Shart is positioning himself well to prevent Atkinson advancing to mount.
Shart works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Atkinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shart looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Atkinson trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom.
Atkinson looking to sit in guard and control but Shart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (4) vs (18) Shart
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shart wins on points by 18 to 4.
Rumsfeld Shart took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 14
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Atkinson drives through with a takedown into Tijhoff's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tijhoff (0) vs (2) Atkinson#SUB#
Tijhoff has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Atkinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tijhoff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atkinson has managed to get both his arms back between Tijhoff's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tijhoff looking to control.
Atkinson slips nicely into half guard.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Tijhoff defending well. #SUB#
Tijhoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkinson pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Atkinson is working for a submission of some sort.
Atkinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB#
Tijhoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atkinson moves into full mount! Tijhoff won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Tijhoff (0) vs (5) Atkinson
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tijhoff is looking to escape.
Tijhoff wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
Tijhoff working to try and regain half guard.
Atkinson controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Tijhoff tries to hold on but Atkinson postures up.
Tijhoff tries to reverse the position but Atkinson maintains control.
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tijhoff is looking to escape.
Tijhoff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Atkinson trying to control but Tijhoff is having none of it.
Tijhoff wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.#T3#
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atkinson controlling from mount.
Tijhoff wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
Atkinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tijhoff is looking to improve his position but Atkinson isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Atkinson has control of Tijhoff's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tijhoff regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tijhoff sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Tijhoff defending well.
Tijhoff is looking to control Atkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tijhoff avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Tijhoff actively working from the bottom here.
Tijhoff is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tijhoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atkinson stalling. #T5#
Tijhoff is looking to improve his position.
Tijhoff won't allow Atkinson to pass to mount.
Atkinson stalling.
Tijhoff looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tijhoff is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tijhoff is working hard here to advance position.
Atkinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tijhoff is trying to control but can't.
Atkinson content to control rather than advance.
Tijhoff trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Tijhoff defending well. #SUB#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atkinson in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Atkinson 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.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tijhoff keeps working.
Tijhoff is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atkinson in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Tijhoff is trying to maintain the position but Atkinson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Atkinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tijhoff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atkinson in particular looking to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Atkinson.#T8#
Tijhoff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Atkinson is working away from the top position though.
Tijhoff is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Atkinson is looking to advance position but Tijhoff won't allow it. #SUB2#
Atkinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tijhoff sees it coming and defends easily.
Atkinson controlling the action here.
Tijhoff trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Tijhoff is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Tijhoff works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Tijhoff has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Tijhoff has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Tijhoff is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Atkinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Atkinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Atkinson advances to half guard.
Atkinson uses his free foot to push down on Tijhoff's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tijhoff. Score +3 for passing guard: Tijhoff (0) vs (8) Atkinson
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Atkinson looking for a guillotine from mount but Tijhoff is having none of it.
Tijhoff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Tijhoff tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atkinson controlling his opponent.
Tijhoff wants to control but Atkinson is having none of it.
Tijhoff is looking to get to half guard.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atkinson controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Tijhoff defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Atkinson. #T11#
Tijhoff tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atkinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tijhoff really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tijhoff tries to hold on but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tijhoff is looking to escape.
Atkinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Tijhoff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Atkinson tries to control but Tijhoff wriggling away.
Tijhoff tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atkinson content just to control the position here.
Tijhoff tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tijhoff is desperately trying to improve his position but Atkinson has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Tijhoff wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
Atkinson content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Atkinson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tijhoff manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tijhoff can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tijhoff has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T14##SUB2#
Atkinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tijhoff, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Atkinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tijhoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tijhoff is looking to reverse the position.
Tijhoff being controlled for a moment.
Tijhoff regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tijhoff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Atkinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Atkinson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tijhoff (4) vs (8) Atkinson
Atkinson breaks Tijhoff's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tijhoff (4) vs (10) Atkinson
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Tijhoff keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atkinson wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 13
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kaur Nurmsalu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Atkinson wants the takedown. Nurmsalu is fighting it off but Atkinson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nurmsalu's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurmsalu (0) vs (2) Atkinson
Nurmsalu looking to control.
Nurmsalu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Atkinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nurmsalu trying to control the position.
Nurmsalu wants to sweep here but Atkinson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmsalu 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: Nurmsalu (2) vs (2) Atkinson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson trying to control the position here. #T1#
Nurmsalu trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmsalu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmsalu (2) vs (4) Atkinson
Atkinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nurmsalu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atkinson stays in close to Nurmsalu's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB#
Nurmsalu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atkinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nurmsalu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmsalu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmsalu (4) vs (4) Atkinson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmsalu trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Nurmsalu tries to free his leg and advance position but Atkinson is retaining full guard.
Atkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmsalu is one step ahead there.
Nurmsalu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmsalu wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving. #T4#
Atkinson working a defensive guard here.
Nurmsalu wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Nurmsalu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmsalu trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson controlling the position.
Nurmsalu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T5#
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Nurmsalu from controlling successfully.
Nurmsalu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Atkinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurmsalu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurmsalu looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Nurmsalu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurmsalu is fighting to break Atkinson's control of his arms but Atkinson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Nurmsalu trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Atkinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmsalu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Atkinson is tightening it up a little... Nurmsalu has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nurmsalu reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nurmsalu taps out! Nice BJJ there by Atkinson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rowan Atkinson! |
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