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Event:
SSG 301 Feet vs Ottke
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Berendas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Edison#SUB2#
Edison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berendas is aware though and is defending well.
Edison wants to sweep here but Berendas controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Edison has his feet on Berendas's thighs here. He's pushed Berendas off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Berendas screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Addy Edison! |
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Event:
SSG 294 Hall vs Bar
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 11 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strakapoud fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Berendas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Strakapoud to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (0) vs (2) Strakapoud
Strakapoud controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Strakapoud trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strakapoud controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strakapoud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Berendas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strakapoud defends well.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Berendas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strakapoud is aware though and is defending well.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck.
Strakapoud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Berendas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Strakapoud trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck.
Strakapoud stays in close to Berendas's body and controls the position.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud stands and throws Berendas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (0) vs (5) Strakapoud
A lull in the action here as Strakapoud stalls from top position.
Strakapoud wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy. #T3#
Strakapoud is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Berendas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.
Strakapoud trying to get back to full guard but Berendas takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is looking to get to half guard.
Berendas controlling from the full mount.
Strakapoud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berendas content just to control the position here.
Strakapoud felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Strakapoud regains half guard.#T4#
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Strakapoud is defending well. #SUB#
Berendas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strakapoud has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud is trying to control but can't.
Strakapoud wants to improve his position but Berendas is controlling well.
Berendas is keen to just control but Strakapoud is a slippery customer.#T5#
Strakapoud trying to get back to full guard but Berendas takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (8) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strakapoud is trying desperately to improve position.
Strakapoud tries to hold on but Berendas postures up.
Berendas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strakapoud prevents Berendas from taking his back.
Strakapoud is just holding on here. Berendas manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Berendas (11) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud rolls, trying to escape but Berendas keeps control of the position.
Strakapoud trying to control the position but Berendas manages to sink in the hooks. #T6#
Strakapoud breaks Berendas's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (11) vs (7) Strakapoud#SUB#
Strakapoud got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berendas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strakapoud has managed to get both his arms back between Berendas's legs - danger averted.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Berendas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strakapoud defends it easily.
Strakapoud pushing down on Berendas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Berendas is not content to let Strakapoud control the position.
Strakapoud stalling. #T7#
It looks like Strakapoud might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Strakapoud wants to free his trapped foot but Berendas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strakapoud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berendas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Berendas won't allow Strakapoud to pass to mount.
Strakapoud moves into full mount! Berendas won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (11) vs (10) Strakapoud
Berendas tries to reverse the position but Strakapoud maintains control.
Berendas is controlling an arm, preventing Strakapoud from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Strakapoud wants to control the pace but Berendas is squirming around nicely.
Berendas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Berendas manages to get to full guard.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9##SUB#
Berendas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strakapoud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Strakapoud advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (11) vs (13) Strakapoud
Berendas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strakapoud looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud prevents Berendas from improving his position.
Strakapoud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berendas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Strakapoud trying to control the pace.
Strakapoud is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Strakapoud content to control rather than advance.
Strakapoud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berendas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strakapoud wants to free his trapped foot but Berendas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strakapoud is taking a breather. Berendas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Berendas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strakapoud pulls his head out easily.
Strakapoud stalling away here and it's allowed Berendas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Strakapoud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T11#
Berendas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berendas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strakapoud pushing down on Berendas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Berendas is refusing to be controlled, as Strakapoud sits in half guard.
Strakapoud is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Berendas reverses the position - he's now on top in Strakapoud's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (13) vs (13) Strakapoud
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strakapoud is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Strakapoud looking to control.
Strakapoud 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: Berendas (13) vs (15) Strakapoud
Berendas gets back to full guard.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here.
Strakapoud pushes down on Berendas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Strakapoud 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.
Strakapoud is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Strakapoud is taking a breather. Berendas 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.
Let's hope that Strakapoud 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.
Berendas is staying active underneath Strakapoud, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strakapoud trying to control the pace.
Strakapoud is continuing to stall.
Berendas wants to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Berendas! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (13) vs (18) Strakapoud
Strakapoud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14##SUB2#
Strakapoud is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Berendas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Berendas is squirming around, avoiding Strakapoud's attempts to control the action.
Berendas regains half guard.#SUB#
Berendas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strakapoud pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Strakapoud's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strakapoud wins on points by 18 to 13. |
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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 10 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; David Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Berendas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Gomes
Berendas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas is keen to just control but Gomes is a slippery customer.
Berendas controlling the pace.
Gomes is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Berendas works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Gomes is still trying to improve position.
Berendas is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gomes tries to reverse the position but Berendas maintains control.
Berendas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomes tries to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.
Gomes is working to get back to half guard.
Berendas fails to advance to Gomes's back.
Gomes tries to hold on but Berendas postures up.#T2#
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gomes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berendas trying to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berendas moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Berendas (8) vs (0) Gomes
Berendas has good solid back control here. #T3#
Berendas is hanging on to Gomes's back as he tries to escape.
Gomes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Berendas trying to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Berendas controlling the positon.
Berendas is looking to control Gomes but Gomes is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
Berendas is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gomes tries to roll but Berendas sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Berendas controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Gomes right now.
Berendas doesn't have the hooks in and Gomes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (8) vs (2) Gomes
Berendas can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Berendas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Gomes wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well.
Berendas wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Berendas actively working from the bottom here.
Berendas is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomes slows the pace down in half guard.
Berendas tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.#T6#
Berendas trying to control but Gomes postures up.
Gomes is pressing down on Berendas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berendas is holding on for now.
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
Gomes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (8) vs (5) Gomes
Berendas is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Gomes trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Berendas is trying to improve his position.
Gomes trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Gomes tries to move to mount but Berendas blocks the move with his legs.
Berendas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gomes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Berendas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gomes off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berendas (12) vs (5) Gomes#T8#
Berendas trying to control momentarily.
Gomes is trying to break free.
Berendas has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gomes's body.
Gomes needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Berendas controls the action.#T9#
I really don't envy Gomes right now.
Gomes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berendas is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Berendas keeps control of the position as Gomes tries to break free.
Berendas wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
Berendas is riding his opponent, not letting Gomes buck him off.
I really don't envy Gomes right now.
Gomes turns into Berendas and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (12) vs (7) Gomes
Gomes passes into half guard.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Gomes wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #SUB#
Gomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (12) vs (10) Gomes
Berendas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berendas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gomes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Berendas manages to get to full guard.
Berendas working a defensive guard but Gomes passes into half guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Gomes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Berendas could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gomes has cracked it and Berendas is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gomes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Gomes!
David Gomes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 285 Hunt vs Berendas
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 9 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hunt gets caught flat footed, as Berendas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Berendas tries to pass.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet. #T1#
Berendas wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Berendas looking to pass the guard.
Berendas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berendas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Berendas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hunt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berendas has Hunt in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Berendas 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: Hunt (2) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berendas is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Berendas keeps trying to improve his position.
Well, if Berendas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Hunt tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Berendas is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
Berendas is just content to waste time from the top position. Hunt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas preventing the sweep.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully. #T4#
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Hunt 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.
Berendas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Berendas 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.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berendas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Hunt has control of Berendas's left arm, preventing Berendas from doing any damage.
Berendas won't allow Hunt to sweep him here. #T6#
Berendas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Berendas looking to pass the guard.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt 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: Hunt (4) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.#T7#
Berendas is still trying to improve position.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Hunt trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berendas sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berendas holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berendas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berendas is trying to hold Hunt in close to prevent damage but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Berendas tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Well, if Hunt 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.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Hunt is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Hunt prevents Berendas from improving his position.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Berendas! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (7) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berendas holds on for dear life, controlling Hunt's posture momentarily. #T10#
Berendas tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Berendas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt looking to control but Berendas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berendas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Berendas is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berendas is looking to escape.
Berendas tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Berendas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Berendas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Berendas is controlling Hunt's trapped leg to prevent Hunt from advancing to side control.
Berendas gets back to full guard.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now.
Berendas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hunt has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (4) Berendas
Hunt trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T13#
Berendas sneaks back into half guard.
Berendas is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunt in particular looking to stall.
Berendas tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.#T14#
Berendas trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Berendas is trying to control but Hunt manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (13) vs (4) Berendas
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Mike Hunt took some time post fight to say the following; 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 274 Helvig vs Ottke
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 9 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rhashaun Kinkead!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kinkead has taken the fight to the clinch.
Berendas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berendas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kinkead gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Berendas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kinkead is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Berendas to the mat. Berendas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (0) vs (2) Kinkead#SUB#
Berendas pushes a forearm under Kinkead's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kinkead is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uvele Berendas!
Uvele Berendas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 265 Thumb vs Cap
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Pykky Kalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 9 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berendas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kalla (0) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas wants to control from the top but Kalla keeps moving.
Kalla working a defensive guard here.
Berendas is stalling in the full guard.
Kalla 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#
Kalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berendas defends well.#SUB#
Kalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Berendas trying to pass the guard but Kalla defending well.
Kalla tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg.
Kalla is in trouble now - Berendas has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (0) vs (5) Berendas
Kalla regains half guard.
Kalla wants to get back to full guard.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but Kalla defending well.
Berendas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kalla tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Kalla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kalla.
Kalla seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Kalla is trying to keep Berendas in close.
Kalla seems keen to control Berendas's posture.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalla is trying to keep Berendas in close.
#SUB#
Kalla looking for a guillotine here but Berendas defends easily.
Kalla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berendas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalla (2) vs (5) Berendas#T3#
Kalla wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Berendas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalla defends it easily.
Kalla wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berendas has control of Kalla's left arm, preventing Kalla from doing any damage.
Kalla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (5) vs (5) Berendas
Berendas is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Kalla working away.
Kalla is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berendas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kalla working away.
Berendas seems a little lost for a moment, as Kalla dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Kalla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kalla is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Kalla swings around for an armbar but Berendas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kalla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalla (5) vs (7) Berendas#SUB#
Kalla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Berendas has picked Kalla up and slammed him! Kalla can't keep hold of the triangle and Berendas manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (5) vs (10) Berendas
Kalla struggling a bit here.
Kalla seems a little lost for a moment, as Berendas dominates the positioning.
Kalla is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Kalla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berendas wants to control but Kalla is keeping him busy. #T6#
Berendas advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kalla (5) vs (12) Berendas
Kalla is trying to escape the mount but Berendas keeps good control and instead manages to take Kalla's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kalla (5) vs (15) Berendas
Berendas controls the action.#SUB2#
Berendas working for a choke but Kalla reverses nicely into Berendas 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalla (7) vs (15) Berendas
Berendas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kalla manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalla (7) vs (17) Berendas
Berendas is stalling in the full guard.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalla is retaining full guard. #T7#
Berendas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berendas pushing down on Kalla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalla is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berendas is controlling the pace.
Kalla tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg. #T8#
Berendas is looking to pass Kalla's guard but actually Kalla recovers to full guard.
Berendas slips nicely into half guard.
Berendas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kalla is trying to get back to full guard.
Kalla wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy.
Kalla is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Berendas is taking a breather. Kalla 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.
Berendas is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berendas trying to control the pace.
Kalla has his hands clasped together around Berendas's back. He's all about the action.
Berendas wants to pass to mount but Kalla is defending the position.
Kalla controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kalla doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berendas. #T10#
Kalla is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kalla looking for submissions off his back.
Kalla manages to get to full guard.
Kalla keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully. #T11#
Kalla controls Berendas momentarily but Berendas frees himself.
Berendas stays in close to Kalla's body and controls the position.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Kalla is keeping the position.
Kalla keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berendas won't allow Kalla to sweep him here. #T12#
Berendas looking to pass the guard.
Berendas pushing down on Kalla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalla tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kalla manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Berendas 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.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berendas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kalla trying to keep a closed guard but Berendas is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Kalla is trying to hold Berendas in close to prevent damage but Berendas has managed to pass into half guard.
Kalla is trying to get back to full guard.
Berendas wants to take a breather but Kalla is having none of it.
Berendas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kalla wants to control but Berendas passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (7) vs (20) Berendas
Kalla struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Berendas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berendas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T14#
Berendas works to advance to full mount. Kalla defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kalla (7) vs (22) Berendas
Berendas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berendas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Berendas is looking to work his way around to Kalla's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kalla is looking to escape.
Kalla gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura here.
Kalla tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 22 to 7.
An out of breath Uvele Berendas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 255 Thumb vs Shaw
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Berendas drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Viera#SUB2#
Viera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Viera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berendas is aware though and is defending well.
Berendas trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Viera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berendas advances to half guard.
Viera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera looking for a sweep. Not yet Viera, not yet.
Viera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (2) Viera
Viera wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.#T1#
Viera won't allow Berendas to sweep him here.
Berendas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas trying to keep a closed guard but Viera is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Berendas has an active guard here but Viera has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berendas is trying to control but can't.
Viera wants to advance to full mount but Berendas doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Viera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Berendas pulls Viera in close to his closed guard and prevents Viera from doing any damage or advancing position.
Berendas looking to control.
#SUB#
Berendas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Viera wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #SUB#
Viera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berendas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viera has managed to get both his arms back between Berendas's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Viera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Berendas dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (4) vs (2) Viera#SUB2#
Viera is looking for a triangle but Berendas pushes his legs off easily.
Berendas trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom. #T3#
Berendas showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Viera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Viera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berendas defends it easily.
Berendas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Viera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berendas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (4) vs (4) Viera
Berendas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Viera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck.
Viera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berendas pulls Viera in close to his closed guard and prevents Viera from doing any damage or advancing position.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Viera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Berendas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Viera stopping the sweep attempt from Berendas.#T5#
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viera preventing the sweep.
Berendas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Viera's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (6) vs (4) Viera
Berendas's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Berendas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viera keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (6) vs (6) Viera
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Berendas 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: Berendas (8) vs (6) Viera
Berendas not doing much here.
#SUB#
Berendas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Berendas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Viera is looking to improve his position.
#T7##SUB#
Berendas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Viera defends it well.
Berendas controlling the action here.
Berendas wants to free his trapped foot but Viera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Viera trying to control from the bottom.
Berendas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Viera is staying active underneath Berendas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Viera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berendas pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Berendas is trying to control the action in half guard but Viera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berendas moves into full mount! Viera won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (11) vs (6) Viera
Berendas wants to control the pace but Viera is squirming around nicely.
Viera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Berendas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Berendas moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Berendas (14) vs (6) Viera#T9#
Viera tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Berendas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Berendas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Viera 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: Berendas (14) vs (8) Viera
Berendas looking to control.
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck.
Viera wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Berendas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Berendas wants to sweep here but Viera controlling him for the moment.
Viera postures up.
Berendas controlling the position.
Viera advances to half guard.
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Viera is working for a submission of some sort.
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
#T11##SUB2#
Viera seems to be working for a kimura but Berendas defends the submission attempt.
Berendas is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Viera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berendas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Viera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berendas is just riding it out for now. Viera eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Berendas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12##SUB2#
Viera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Berendas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Viera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Viera's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berendas (18) vs (8) Viera
Berendas is trying to stick to Viera's back but Viera is turning into Berendas. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Berendas's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Viera. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (18) vs (10) Viera
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Berendas is trying to keep Viera in close.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Viera tries to pass. #SUB#
Berendas looking for a guillotine here but Viera defends easily.
#T13#
Berendas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berendas being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Berendas has his foot on Viera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viera works his way back into a safe position though.
Viera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Berendas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viera is one step ahead there. #T14#
Viera wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck.
Viera forces his way into half guard.
Viera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Viera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Berendas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viera is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
After winning the bout, Uvele Berendas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 251 Gaul vs Cahute
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Berendas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanchez to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (0) Berendas
Sanchez is looking to pass into half guard but Berendas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Berendas is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (2) Berendas
Sanchez wants to control but Berendas passes easily into half guard.
Sanchez is concentrating on defense, preventing Berendas from advancing position.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking to control but Berendas passes into half guard.
Berendas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Sanchez gets back to full guard.
Sanchez is trying to keep Berendas in close.
#SUB#
Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berendas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #T2#
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berendas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (4) vs (2) Berendas
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sanchez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Berendas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Berendas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Berendas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T4#
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berendas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez stands and throws Berendas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (7) vs (2) Berendas
Sanchez moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (9) vs (2) Berendas
Sanchez trying to control but Berendas is having none of it.
Berendas prevents Sanchez from taking his back.
Berendas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5##SUB#
Sanchez seems to be working for a kimura but Berendas defends the submission attempt.
Berendas tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Berendas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sanchez is trying to control. Berendas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Berendas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Berendas is defending well.
#T6#
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berendas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Berendas is defending well.
Berendas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berendas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Sanchez is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Berendas to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T7#
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (12) vs (2) Berendas
Sanchez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Sanchez trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Berendas gets back to half guard.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #T9##SUB2#
Berendas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Berendas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Berendas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (12) vs (4) Berendas#SUB#
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10#
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Sanchez is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berendas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berendas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #SUB#
Berendas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berendas has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now. #T11##SUB#
Sanchez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Berendas is defending well. Sanchez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Berendas has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sanchez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Sanchez!
Rodrigo Sanchez 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 238 Berendas vs De Rossi
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 8 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
De Rossi rushes Berendas and presses him up against the cage.
De Rossi tries to pull guard but Berendas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Rossi tries to pull guard but Berendas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Berendas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. De Rossi can't fight it off and eventually Berendas manages to take the fight to the floor. De Rossi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) De Rossi
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berendas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (0) De Rossi
Berendas trying to control the position but De Rossi is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi looking for a sweep but Berendas has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (7) vs (0) De Rossi
De Rossi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Rossi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Berendas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
De Rossi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position.
Berendas trying to control the action but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
Berendas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
De Rossi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berendas pulls his head out easily.
De Rossi is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Berendas is trying to work for a kimura but De Rossi is defending well.
#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Rossi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Rossi looking to control.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Berendas wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving.
De Rossi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
De Rossi working for a triangle but Berendas defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Berendas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
De Rossi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Berendas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (10) vs (0) De Rossi
Berendas controlling the position from side mount.
De Rossi is trying to get back to half guard.
De Rossi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5##SUB#
Berendas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Rossi, who protects the arm well.
Berendas tries to move into full mount but can't pass De Rossi's legs. #SUB#
Berendas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Rossi prevents Berendas from moving into mount. #T6#
De Rossi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Rossi can't do much from the bottom here.
De Rossi tries to bench press Berendas off him but Berendas keeps the position.
Berendas gets to mount! De Rossi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (12) vs (0) De Rossi#SUB#
Berendas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but De Rossi is surviving well by controlling Berendas's body position as best he can.
De Rossi wants to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.#T7#
De Rossi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berendas wants to take his opponent's back but De Rossi doesn't allow it.
De Rossi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
De Rossi reaches up to try and pull Berendas in and control his posture, but Berendas latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! De Rossi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uvele Berendas!
Uvele Berendas 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 234 Makarov vs Lima
Date: Nov 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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 7 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Berendas fails with the takedown.
Melia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Berendas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Melia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Berendas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Melia (4) vs (0) Berendas
Melia wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas regains half guard.
Melia controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas manages to get to full guard.
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Berendas has his foot on Melia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melia works his way back into a safe position though.
Berendas 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.
Melia postures up.
Berendas wants to sweep here but Melia controlling him for the moment.
Melia trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Melia is really struggling to control Berendas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Melia advances to half guard. #T2#
Melia is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Melia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berendas sees it coming and defends easily.
Melia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Melia wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it. #SUB#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura but Berendas is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berendas keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Melia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berendas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berendas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Berendas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melia is aware though and is defending well.
Melia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Melia preventing the sweep.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Berendas's guard.
Berendas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Melia preventing the sweep.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Melia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berendas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melia has managed to get both his arms back between Berendas's legs - danger averted.
Berendas can't keep his opponent in guard - Melia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Melia is taking a breather. Berendas 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.
Melia wants to pass the guard but Berendas is defending well. #T5#
Melia wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it.
Berendas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Melia stands and throws Berendas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (7) vs (0) Berendas
Berendas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Berendas prevents Melia from improving position.
Melia is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Melia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berendas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T6#
Berendas is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melia trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Berendas tries to buck Melia off but Melia is having none of it.#SUB#
Melia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Melia tries to advance to mount but Berendas denies him. #T7#
Melia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working.
Berendas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Melia trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T8#
Berendas wants to control but Melia postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Melia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Berendas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Melia trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Berendas tries to bench press Melia off him but Melia keeps the position. #SUB#
Melia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9##SUB#
Melia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berendas, who protects the arm well.
Melia wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Melia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berendas, who protects the arm well.
Berendas is not content to let Melia control the position. #T10#
Melia laying and praying for a moment but Berendas takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Melia wants to work for an arm triangle but Berendas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berendas wants to improve his position but Melia is controlling well.
#SUB#
Melia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berendas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melia.
Berendas wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Melia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Berendas! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (10) vs (0) Berendas
Melia wants to control the pace but Berendas is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Melia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Berendas is now in Melia's guard. A big mistake from Melia there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (10) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas passes Melia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Melia wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Melia wants to get back to full guard but Berendas has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (10) vs (5) Berendas
Berendas looking to control but Melia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Melia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Berendas looking to control but Melia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Melia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berendas tries to control but Melia wriggling away. #T13#
Berendas controlling from mount.
Melia is trying to escape the mount.
Melia is squirming around, avoiding Berendas's attempts to control the action.
Melia is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Berendas looking to secure an arm triangle but Melia defends it well. #SUB2#
Berendas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Melia turns into him and now he's in Berendas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (12) vs (5) Berendas#T14#
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now.
Melia content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berendas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melia takes the fight on points by 12 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 216 Ibrahim vs Ieyasu
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Berendas looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saunders (0) vs (2) Berendas#SUB#
Saunders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berendas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saunders looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Berendas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Saunders is looking to improve his position.
Saunders wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Berendas is pressing down on Saunders's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saunders is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Saunders is defending against the submission attempts here by Berendas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas is stalling here. Saunders is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Berendas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Saunders has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saunders (4) vs (2) Berendas#T1#
Berendas tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Saunders goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Berendas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Saunders's guard! Nice work there by Berendas! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (4) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saunders is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Berendas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Saunders is retaining full guard.
Berendas trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom. #T2#
Berendas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (4) vs (7) Berendas
Saunders's coaches at Island Kings Lua MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saunders is looking to regain half guard here but Berendas keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders is working hard here to advance position.
Saunders sneaks back into half guard.
Berendas wants to free his trapped foot but Saunders is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saunders wants to get back to full guard but Berendas has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (4) vs (10) Berendas#T3#
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saunders is looking to escape.
Saunders is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saunders is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saunders is looking to escape.
Saunders regains half guard.#SUB#
Saunders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berendas pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Saunders tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Berendas moves into full mount! Saunders won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (4) vs (13) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Saunders is working to get back to half guard.
Berendas controlling his opponent. #T5##SUB2#
Berendas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Saunders turns into him and now he's in Berendas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (6) vs (13) Berendas
Saunders looking to sit in guard and control but Berendas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (6) vs (15) Berendas#SUB#
Saunders working for submissions but it's allowed Berendas to get to half guard.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berendas is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
Saunders is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders gets back to full guard.
Saunders trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saunders is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (8) vs (15) Berendas
Saunders preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Berendas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Berendas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7##SUB2#
Berendas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saunders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saunders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saunders tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard.
Saunders is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Saunders wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #SUB#
Saunders drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Berendas dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (8) vs (17) Berendas
Berendas pushing down on Saunders's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8##SUB#
Saunders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saunders tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Berendas is pressing down on Saunders's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saunders is holding on for now.
Berendas is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berendas is looking to advance position but Saunders won't allow it.
Berendas trying to control the action but Saunders is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Saunders looking for submissions off his back.
Saunders slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saunders manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berendas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (10) vs (17) Berendas
Saunders looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Berendas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Saunders has passed into half guard!
Berendas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10##SUB#
Saunders 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.
Berendas is looking to control Saunders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berendas avoid being mounted?
Berendas is staying active underneath Saunders, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11##SUB#
Saunders is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berendas defends it well. #SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Saunders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saunders trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Saunders looking to sit in guard and control but Berendas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (10) vs (19) Berendas#T12##SUB#
Saunders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berendas is aware though and is defending well.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saunders is keeping the position for now.
Saunders 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: Saunders (12) vs (19) Berendas
Saunders is trying to control. Berendas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Saunders is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berendas manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T13##SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saunders defends well.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Saunders tries to pass. #SUB2#
Saunders lying in Berendas's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Berendas decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Saunders taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uvele Berendas!
A relieved looking Uvele Berendas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 210 Kersikov vs Ibrahim
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 9 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 6 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Berendas shoots in looking for a takedown but Gambini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berendas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Gambini moves into the clinch.
Gambini tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gambini is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Berendas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gambini jumps guard but Berendas stands there with Gambini around his waist. Gambini gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Gambini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berendas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gambini.
Berendas wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Berendas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gambini is trying to keep an underhook but Berendas manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gambini (0) vs (2) Berendas
Gambini manages to get to full guard.
Berendas is looking to advance position but Gambini has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gambini (4) vs (2) Berendas
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini content just to control the position here. #T1#
Gambini fails to move to back control.
Berendas is looking to get to half guard.
Gambini controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini controlling from mount. #T2#
Gambini is looking to work his way around to Berendas's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Berendas is working to get back to half guard.
Gambini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Berendas is desperately trying to improve his position but Gambini has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Gambini is trying to take his opponent's back.
Berendas is looking to improve his position but Gambini isn't that keen on the idea.
Gambini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gambini'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.
Gambini tries to control but Berendas wriggling away. #T4#
Berendas is looking to improve his position but Gambini isn't that keen on the idea.
Gambini wants to control the pace but Berendas is squirming around nicely.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambini controlling the pace for now.
Berendas looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gambini (7) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas rolls, trying to escape but Gambini keeps control of the position.
Berendas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Gambini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gambini fails to take his opponent's back.
Gambini is looking to take Berendas's back but instead Berendas gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Berendas is looking for a sweep. Gambini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gambini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Gambini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Berendas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gambini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (10) vs (2) Berendas
You can see the frustration on Berendas's face as Gambini controls the position.
Gambini trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Berendas tries to buck Gambini off but Gambini is having none of it.
The referee asks Gambini politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gambini prefers to stall for the moment though.
Berendas is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Gambini is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berendas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (10) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas tries to pass to full mount but Gambini defends it.
Gambini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gambini seems keen to control Berendas's posture.#T8#
Gambini wants to sweep but no luck.
Gambini keeping full guard, as Berendas tries to pass.
Gambini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Berendas won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Gambini controlling Berendas's posture. #T9#
Gambini keeping full guard, as Berendas tries to pass.
Berendas is looking to pass into half guard but Gambini pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gambini is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (12) vs (4) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Berendas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gambini defends it easily.#SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
Berendas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gambini controls the pace.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Gambini tries to pass.
Gambini is stalling in the full guard.
Gambini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now.
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Gambini wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Gambini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gambini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Berendas working for submissions but it's allowed Gambini to get to half guard.
Gambini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gambini trying to control from half guard but Berendas is working away. #T12#
Gambini controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gambini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Berendas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gambini pulls his head out easily.
Gambini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gambini.#SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gambini is looking to advance position but Berendas won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Gambini seems content to control.
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Gambini has control of the leg. #T14#
Gambini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working. #SUB2#
Berendas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gambini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
After the big win, Gino Gambini made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverback Sweatshop and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SSG 202 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 5 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berendas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gaul's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (0) vs (2) Berendas
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard.
Gaul 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: Gaul (2) vs (2) Berendas#SUB#
Gaul seems to be working for a kimura but Berendas defends the submission attempt.
Gaul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (2) Berendas
Gaul looking to control but Berendas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gaul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Berendas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Berendas is squirming around, avoiding Gaul's attempts to control the action.
Gaul mounts Berendas! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Gaul moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Berendas has worked his arm free - good work by Berendas!
Gaul wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy. #T2#
Berendas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaul controlling the position from side mount.
Berendas is looking to regain half guard here but Gaul keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Berendas is not content to let Gaul control the position. #T3#
Berendas is being controlled here. #SUB#
Gaul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berendas, who protects the arm well.
Gaul trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berendas keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Gaul controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Gaul is really struggling to control Berendas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gaul is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berendas has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Gaul stalls from top position.#T5#
Gaul wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gaul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Berendas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gaul taking a breather here. #T6#
Berendas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berendas is not content to let Gaul control the position.#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berendas has managed to free his arm - good work. #T7#
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berendas looking for a sweep. Not yet Berendas, not yet.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Berendas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gaul trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T8#
Berendas keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul content to stall in guard here.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Gaul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gaul pushes down on Berendas's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9##SUB#
Gaul is working for a submission of some sort.
Gaul controlling the action here.
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
Gaul wants to pass to mount but Berendas is defending the position.
Berendas is not content to let Gaul control the position.#T10#
Berendas won't allow Gaul to pass to mount.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Berendas is working away.
Gaul is thwarting Berendas's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Gaul seems content to control.#T11#
Berendas is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul trying to mount his opponent but Berendas defends it.
Gaul is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berendas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
Gaul is pressing down on Berendas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berendas is holding on for now.
Gaul stalling. #T12#
Gaul works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (8) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas is trying to improve his position.
Gaul laying and praying for a moment but Berendas takes advantage and regains half guard.
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berendas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Gaul works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (11) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas regains half guard.
Gaul working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Berendas's thigh. Berendas counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Gaul being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Berendas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
After winning the bout, Lamban Gaul thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 188 Banner vs Majere
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 5 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Berendas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Ulfimph tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg.
Berendas is taking a breather. Gro Ulfimph 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.
Berendas works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas prevents Gro Ulfimph from getting the reversal.#T1#
Gro Ulfimph is squirming around, avoiding Berendas's attempts to control the action.
Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gro Ulfimph is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gro Ulfimph 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: Berendas (5) vs (2) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph is stalling in the full guard.
Berendas controlling Gro Ulfimph's posture. #T2#
Berendas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Berendas has control of Gro Ulfimph's left arm, preventing Gro Ulfimph from doing any damage.
Berendas wants to sweep here but Gro Ulfimph controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Berendas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (7) vs (2) Gro Ulfimph
Berendas won't allow Gro Ulfimph to sweep him here.
Gro Ulfimph can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Berendas controls the pace.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking for a guillotine here but Berendas defends easily.
Berendas won't allow Gro Ulfimph to sweep him here.
Berendas passes Gro Ulfimph's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berendas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5##SUB#
Berendas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gro Ulfimph defends it well.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control from the bottom.
Berendas trying to mount his opponent but Gro Ulfimph defends it.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Gro Ulfimph moves into full guard.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gro Ulfimph is keeping the position for now.
Gro Ulfimph looking for a sweep. Not yet Gro Ulfimph, not yet.
Gro Ulfimph is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berendas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gro Ulfimph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berendas is one step ahead there.
Berendas controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Gro Ulfimph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berendas trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berendas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (7) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Gro Ulfimph controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8#
Berendas looking for a sweep. Not yet Berendas, not yet.
Gro Ulfimph is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Berendas managing to control the position. #T9#
Berendas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berendas is pulling down on Gro Ulfimph's head. It's preventing any offense from Gro Ulfimph, at least for the moment.
Berendas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gro Ulfimph manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (9) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph controls Berendas momentarily but Berendas frees himself. #T10#
Gro Ulfimph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berendas is one step ahead there.
Berendas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gro Ulfimph 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: Berendas (9) vs (6) Gro Ulfimph
Berendas trying to control here.
Gro Ulfimph prevents Berendas from improving his position.#T11#
Gro Ulfimph sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Berendas trying to control here.
#SUB#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12##SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control from Berendas's half guard. Berendas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gro Ulfimph stopping the sweep attempt from Berendas.
Berendas controlling the position.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Gro Ulfimph from controlling successfully. #T13#
Gro Ulfimph might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Berendas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Berendas looking for subs off his back but Gro Ulfimph has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gro Ulfimph seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berendas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14#
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Gro Ulfimph has control of the leg.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berendas tries to roll over but Gro Ulfimph keeps him under control.
Gro Ulfimph wants to free his trapped foot but Berendas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Gro Ulfimph has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
A victorious Uvele Berendas 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 178 Berendas vs White
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 5 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Ray White!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
White scores with a takedown into Berendas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (0) vs (2) White
Berendas being controlled here, momentarily.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Berendas.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
White is looking to advance position but Berendas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berendas (4) vs (2) White
White tries to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.
Berendas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
White is trying to escape the mount.
Berendas content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berendas wants to control the pace but White is squirming around nicely.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berendas controlling the pace for now. #T2#
White is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berendas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berendas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
White is looking to get to half guard.
White wants to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.#T3#
White is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berendas controlling the position easily from mount.
White is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berendas controlling from mount. #T4#
White is trying to escape the mount.
Berendas content just to control the position here.
White is wriggling around trying to escape.
Berendas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
White is squirming around, avoiding Berendas's attempts to control the action. #T5#
White is in all sorts of trouble here.
White wants to control but Berendas is having none of it.
White is trying to escape the mount.
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully.
White is looking to improve his position but Berendas isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
White is squirming around, avoiding Berendas's attempts to control the action.
Berendas controlling from mount.
White is squirming around, avoiding Berendas's attempts to control the action.
White is looking to get to half guard.
White is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Berendas controlling his opponent.
Berendas trying to control but White is having none of it.
Berendas prevents White from getting the reversal.
White tries to lock up and control but Berendas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas controlling his opponent. #T8#
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White is looking to escape.
Berendas avoids the attempt from White to control.
Berendas wants to control the pace but White is squirming around nicely. #T9#
White is working to get back to half guard.
Berendas trying to control but White is having none of it.
White tries to hold on but Berendas postures up.#SUB#
Berendas is working for a guillotine from mount but White frees his head quite easily.
#T10#
Berendas looking to control but White is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White tries to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.
White is squirming around, avoiding Berendas's attempts to control the action.
White working to try and regain half guard.
Berendas tries to control but White wriggling away. #T11#
Berendas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
White is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White is looking to escape.
White tries to hold on but Berendas postures up.
Berendas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
White is trying to escape the mount.
Berendas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
White sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
White looking for a kimura from the bottom but Berendas passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (7) vs (2) White#T13#
Berendas wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
White tries to buck Berendas off but Berendas is having none of it.
White manages to get back to half guard.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but White is defending well. #SUB2#
White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
White trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Berendas manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (10) vs (2) White
White is squirming around, avoiding Berendas's attempts to control the action.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berendas content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas prevents White from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Uvele Berendas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ray White was interviewed post fight and said 'A-yo check check, brush off my shoulders right next to my neck neck, no sweat I'd bet ya'll yet to see my potential, Evidence in the octagon from foes fixin they dental, I got more hustle than you can ever hope to succumb to, that's it, I'm done with you.'. |
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Event:
SSG 166 Philbert vs Berendas
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 9 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 4 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Philbert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berendas.
Berendas shoots in for a takedown but Philbert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Berendas fails with the takedown#TD#
and Philbert decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Berendas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (0) Berendas
Van Dyke Philbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uvele Berendas.
Philbert is stalling in the full guard.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Philbert tries to pass.
Philbert 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T1#
Philbert is stalling in the full guard.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully.
Berendas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Philbert manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Berendas postures up.
Berendas passes Philbert's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Philbert is staying active underneath Berendas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berendas slows the pace down in half guard.
Philbert is looking to get back to full guard here but Berendas has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (2) vs (5) Berendas
Philbert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berendas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Berendas wants to control but Philbert is keeping him busy.
Berendas working away.#T3#
Berendas gets to mount! Philbert was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (2) vs (7) Berendas
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert is trying desperately to improve position.
Berendas trying to control but Philbert is having none of it.
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Berendas trying to control but Philbert is having none of it.
Philbert is in all sorts of trouble here.
Philbert wants to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.
Philbert is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berendas controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
It looks like Berendas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Berendas prevents Philbert from getting the reversal.
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Philbert regains half guard.
Philbert wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy.
#T6#
Berendas is trying to control the action in half guard but Philbert is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Philbert wants to control the action here but instead Berendas manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (2) vs (10) Berendas
Berendas avoids the attempt from Philbert to control.
Berendas looking to control but Philbert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berendas content just to control the position here. #T7#
Philbert is trying to escape the mount.
Philbert manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Philbert defends it well.
Well, if Berendas 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.
Philbert is pressing down on Berendas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Berendas stopping the sweep attempt from Philbert.
Philbert wants to control but Berendas passes easily into half guard.
Philbert works his way to full guard. Good work.
Berendas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Philbert is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Berendas has his hands clasped together but Philbert extends and breaks Berendas's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Philbert.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Van Dyke Philbert!
Van Dyke Philbert 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 160 Berendas vs Lake
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 4 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Jack Lake!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lake shoots in for a double leg but Berendas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lake shoots in for a takedown but Berendas shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Berendas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Berendas (4) vs (0) Lake
Berendas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lake is trying to work for a sweep but Berendas has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (6) vs (0) Lake
Berendas controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Berendas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lake to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lake shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas controlling from mount. #T1#
Berendas'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.
Lake is trying desperately to improve position.
Berendas content just to control the position here. #T2##SUB#
Berendas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berendas content just to control the position here.
Lake can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas controlling the position easily from mount.
Lake is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Berendas controlling from mount.
Lake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lake is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berendas content just to control the position here.
Lake is desperately trying to improve his position but Berendas has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Lake wants to control but Berendas is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berendas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lake wants to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.
Berendas controlling his opponent. #T5#
Berendas tries to control but Lake wriggling away.
Lake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Berendas has hold of Lake's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lake manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Berendas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lake is desperately trying to improve his position but Berendas has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Lake tries to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.
Berendas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berendas controlling the position easily from mount.
Berendas trying to control but Lake is having none of it. #T7#
Berendas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Berendas prevents Lake from getting the reversal.
Berendas controlling his opponent.
Lake is desperately trying to improve his position but Berendas has a good base and remains in mount.
Berendas controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Berendas swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lake is now in Berendas's guard. A big mistake from Berendas there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (6) vs (2) Lake#T8#
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Lake tries to pass.
Lake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lake trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas seems keen to control Lake's posture.#SUB#
Berendas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Berendas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lake is one step ahead there.
Lake trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck.
Berendas looking to control.
Lake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lake tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard. #T10#
Lake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (6) vs (5) Lake
Berendas is not content to let Lake control the position.
Lake taking a break here but Berendas is having none of it and regains half guard. #T11#
Lake trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well.
Lake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working.
Berendas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lake in particular looking to stall.
Lake wants to free his trapped foot but Berendas is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Berendas trying to control here.
Berendas won't allow Lake to pass to mount.
Berendas is staying active underneath Lake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lake is taking a breather. Berendas 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.
Lake is trying to control. Berendas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lake wants to free his trapped foot but Berendas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lake is trying to control. Berendas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Lake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lake is just content to waste time from the top position. Berendas takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lake tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Berendas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lake preventing the sweep. #T14#
Lake is looking to pass into half guard but Berendas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Berendas is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (8) vs (5) Lake
Lake is trying to control the position but Berendas postures up.
Lake is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lake wants to sweep here but Berendas controlling him for the moment.
Lake is looking to sweep but instead, Berendas has passed into half guard.
Berendas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (11) vs (5) Lake
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas avoids the attempt from Lake to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
Our winner, Uvele Berendas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 153 Hlervu vs Thumb
Date: Jun 04, 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 10 wins and 21 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 4 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berendas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Berendas lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jagonoy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jagonoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berendas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jagonoy's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jagonoy actively working from the bottom here.
Berendas is looking to advance position but Jagonoy won't allow it.
Jagonoy's coaches at Hellfire Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Jagonoy is doing well to control the position and prevent Berendas from advancing to side control.
Jagonoy is staying active underneath Berendas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jagonoy is trying to control but can't.
Berendas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jagonoy trying to control but Berendas postures up.
Berendas controlling the pace. #T2#
Jagonoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berendas moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (5) Berendas
Jagonoy struggling a bit here.
Jagonoy tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Jagonoy can't do much from the bottom here.
Jagonoy is not content to let Berendas control the position.
Jagonoy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Berendas off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (5) Berendas#SUB#
Jagonoy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Berendas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Berendas is squirming around, avoiding Jagonoy's attempts to control the action.
Berendas is desperately trying to improve his position but Jagonoy has a good base and remains in mount.
Berendas keeps trying to improve his position.
Berendas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Berendas gets back to full guard.
Jagonoy postures up.
Jagonoy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Berendas is refusing to be controlled, as Jagonoy sits in half guard.
Berendas tries to roll over but Jagonoy keeps him under control.#T5#
Jagonoy stalling away here and it's allowed Berendas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jagonoy trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Jagonoy preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jagonoy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Berendas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Berendas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (7) Berendas
Berendas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jagonoy keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully. #T6#
Jagonoy trying to control the position.
Berendas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.#SUB#
Jagonoy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7##SUB#
Jagonoy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jagonoy being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Jagonoy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jagonoy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Berendas has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (10) Berendas#T8#
Jagonoy is trying to control Berendas's posture but Berendas avoids it.
Jagonoy is being controlled here.
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep.
Berendas tries to advance to mount but Jagonoy denies him. #T9#
Jagonoy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jagonoy prevents Berendas from moving into mount.
Jagonoy trying to control but Berendas flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jagonoy (4) vs (13) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Jagonoy is defending well but eventually Berendas manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Jagonoy has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uvele Berendas!
Our winner, Uvele Berendas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Thammy Jagonoy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Once Again I ded Tried my Best but I Guess it's not good enough or might be it's just his body's too slippery'. |
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Event:
SSG 148 Soderberg vs Berendas
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Soderberg has closed the distance and engaged Berendas in a clinch.
#TD2#
Berendas has picked Soderberg up - he's going for a ride! Berendas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Berendas
Soderberg is controlling Berendas's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but Soderberg defending well.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Berendas is keen to just control but Soderberg is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg trying to control but Berendas postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Berendas trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Berendas is keen to just control but Soderberg is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Soderberg won't allow Berendas to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Berendas is working for a kimura but Soderberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Berendas content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Berendas is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it.
Soderberg gets full guard.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Berendas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Soderberg is controlling Berendas's posture.
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Berendas tries to pass. #T4#
Soderberg controlling Berendas's posture.
Berendas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Berendas trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Berendas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Soderberg is trying to keep Berendas in close.
#T5#
Soderberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Soderberg, not yet.
Soderberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (2) Berendas
Soderberg wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Berendas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berendas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berendas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Soderberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Berendas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Berendas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (4) Berendas#T6#
Berendas looking to pass the guard.
Berendas slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Berendas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Soderberg wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy.
#T7#
Berendas wants to pass to mount but Soderberg is defending the position. #SUB2#
Soderberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Berendas.
Berendas wants to take a breather but Soderberg is having none of it.
Berendas tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg trying to control but Berendas postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Berendas is trying to control. Soderberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berendas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Berendas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.
Berendas prevents Soderberg from improving his position.
Soderberg trying to hold on to Berendas's head to control him but Berendas postures up.
#T9#
Berendas trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Berendas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.
Soderberg is refusing to be controlled, as Berendas sits in half guard.
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Berendas is keen to just control but Soderberg is a slippery customer.
Soderberg keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Soderberg wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy.
Berendas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Soderberg is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Berendas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Soderberg trying to hold on to Berendas's head to control him but Berendas postures up.
#T12#
Berendas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Soderberg holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Soderberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Soderberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soderberg managing to control the position. #T13#
Soderberg wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Berendas is now in half guard.
Soderberg manages to get to full guard.
Soderberg is trying to keep Berendas in close.
Berendas 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.
Soderberg pulls Berendas in close to his closed guard and prevents Berendas from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Soderberg continues to stall.
Soderberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Soderberg, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg is pulling down on Berendas's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 4 to 2.
An out of breath Uvele Berendas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 145 Chai vs Barnes
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Berendas in a clinch.
Berendas tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Berendas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Berendas lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnes drops back looking for a leg! Berendas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berendas manages to kick Barnes off! Barnes jumps back into Berendas's guard.
Berendas trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.
Barnes passes into half guard.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berendas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Barnes moves into full mount! Berendas won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Berendas#SUB#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Berendas defends it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berendas is working to get back to half guard.
Berendas is trying to reverse the position but instead Barnes has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (8) vs (2) Berendas#T3##SUB#
Barnes looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Berendas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes. #SUB#
Berendas is having to fend off submission attempts from Barnes, who is looking to sink in the choke. Barnes doesn't have the hooks in though and Berendas manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (4) Berendas
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (4) Berendas
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Berendas.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berendas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Berendas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barnes lying in Berendas's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Berendas decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Barnes taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uvele Berendas!
Uvele Berendas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 142 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gaul rushes Berendas and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Gaul jumps into guard, dragging Berendas to the mat.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul has Berendas pulled in close to control his posture.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gaul holds on and takes a little breather.
Gaul trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (3) Berendas
Gaul struggling a bit here.#T1#
Gaul is looking to regain half guard here but Berendas keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Berendas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gaul rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Berendas's guard! Nice work there by Gaul! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (3) Berendas
Berendas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gaul manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (5) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gaul is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gaul has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (5) Berendas
Gaul wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #T2#
Berendas wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment.
Gaul looking to sit in guard and control but Berendas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (7) Berendas
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas preventing the sweep.
Gaul controls Berendas momentarily but Berendas frees himself.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully. #T3#
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gaul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gaul holds on and takes a little breather.
Gaul wants to control but Berendas passes easily into half guard.
Gaul gets full guard.
Berendas pushes down on Gaul's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Gaul wants to control but Berendas passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (4) vs (10) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berendas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gaul is looking to regain half guard here but Berendas keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Berendas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Berendas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gaul, who protects the arm well. #T5#
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard.
Berendas wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy.
Gaul manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berendas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gaul! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (4) vs (13) Berendas
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berendas trying to control but Gaul is having none of it. #T6#
Gaul regains half guard.
Berendas is looking to advance position but Gaul won't allow it.
Gaul is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Berendas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gaul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berendas pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berendas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (4) vs (16) Berendas
Gaul is looking to improve his position but Berendas isn't that keen on the idea.
Berendas looking to control but Gaul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8##SUB2#
Berendas looking for a guillotine from mount but Gaul is having none of it.
Gaul working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Berendas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berendas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gaul slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gaul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berendas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (4) vs (19) Berendas
Gaul is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Gaul is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Berendas off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (8) vs (19) Berendas#SUB#
Gaul looking for the choke but no joy.
Berendas prevents Gaul from getting a body triangle.
Gaul keeps control of the position as Berendas tries to break free.
Berendas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Berendas makes his way to full guard, as Gaul worked for a kimura.
#T11#
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Berendas pulls Gaul in close to his closed guard and prevents Gaul from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gaul pushes down on Berendas's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gaul is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well.
Berendas trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
Gaul content to control rather than advance.
Berendas is refusing to be controlled, as Gaul sits in half guard.
Berendas wants to get back to full guard.
Berendas keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
Gaul is looking to stall here but Berendas recovers full guard.
Gaul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gaul advances to half guard.
Gaul uses his free foot to push down on Berendas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Berendas. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (11) vs (19) Berendas
Gaul avoids the attempt from Berendas to control.#SUB#
Gaul swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Berendas is now in Gaul's guard. A big mistake from Gaul there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (11) vs (21) Berendas#T14##SUB#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berendas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berendas passes Gaul's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard but Berendas has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (11) vs (24) Berendas
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaul is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 24 to 11.
Uvele Berendas 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 137 Lynar vs Chai
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Plant rushes Berendas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Plant is trying to trip Berendas. He has hold of a leg but Berendas is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Plant persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (0) Berendas
Plant's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Berendas working for a triangle but Plant defends it easily.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Berendas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Plant postures up.
#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berendas holds on and takes a little breather.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas 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: Plant (2) vs (2) Berendas
Still in half guard, Berendas seems content to control.
Berendas trying to mount his opponent but Plant defends it.
Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berendas content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Plant has his hands clasped together around Berendas's back. He's all about the action.
Plant wants to improve his position but Berendas is controlling well.
Plant trying to hold on to Berendas's head to control him but Berendas postures up.
Berendas stalling.
Plant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Plant has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Berendas has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (2) vs (5) Berendas
Plant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Plant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.
Plant won't allow Berendas to pass to mount.
Plant preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Berendas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Berendas keeps trying to improve his position.
Plant tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but Plant defending well.
Plant keeping control of the position.
Berendas wants to pass to mount but Plant is defending the position.
Berendas is trying to control the action in half guard but Plant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Plant is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Plant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Plant managing to control the position.
Plant wants to hit a sweep here but Berendas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Plant there! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (2) vs (8) Berendas
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant is in all sorts of trouble here.
Plant is squirming around, avoiding Berendas's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Berendas has control of Plant's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Plant regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T6#
Berendas looking to control but Plant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Plant is working to get back to half guard.
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plant is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Berendas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Plant turns into him and now he's in Berendas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (4) vs (8) Berendas
Plant looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Plant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Plant stopping the sweep attempt from Berendas.
Berendas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (4) vs (10) Berendas
Plant is pulling down on Berendas's head. It's preventing any offense from Berendas, at least for the moment.
Plant wants to sweep here but Berendas controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Berendas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Plant is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Plant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berendas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berendas trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plant is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Berendas won't allow Plant to sweep him here.
Berendas postures up.
Berendas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Berendas preventing the sweep.
Berendas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Plant wants to improve his position but instead Berendas has moved into half guard.
#T10##SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Plant tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Berendas seems to be looking for submissions.
Plant wants to improve his position but Berendas is controlling well.
#T11#
Plant is doing well to control the position and prevent Berendas from advancing to side control.
Berendas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Plant is pressing down on Berendas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berendas is one step ahead there.
Berendas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Plant looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Berendas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Berendas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Plant trying to get back to full guard but Berendas takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (4) vs (13) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Plant is surviving well by controlling Berendas's body position as best he can.
Plant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plant tries to lock up and control but Berendas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Plant wants to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berendas looking to control but Plant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Plant is looking to improve his position but Berendas isn't that keen on the idea.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plant is working hard here to advance position.
Berendas controlling from mount. #T14#
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Plant is looking to escape.
Berendas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Plant haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Plant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 13 to 4.
A victorious Uvele Berendas 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 128 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Berendas dives in and scores a takedown into Ibrahim's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Ibrahim
Berendas stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ibrahim is trying to control the position but Berendas postures up.
Ibrahim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Berendas is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
Ibrahim is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
Ibrahim seems keen to control Berendas's posture.
Ibrahim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Ibrahim has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Berendas has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (0) Ibrahim#SUB#
Berendas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Berendas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (7) vs (0) Ibrahim
Ibrahim regains half guard.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berendas pulls his head out easily.
Ibrahim is staying active underneath Berendas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berendas trying to control the pace.
Ibrahim gets full guard.
Berendas stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Berendas is looking to advance position but Ibrahim has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berendas (7) vs (4) Ibrahim
Berendas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Berendas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura but Berendas is defending well.
Ibrahim is thwarting Berendas's attempts to control the position.
Berendas is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard. #T5#
Berendas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ibrahim trying to control from Berendas's half guard. Berendas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Berendas wants to sweep here but Ibrahim controlling him for the moment.
Berendas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ibrahim controls the pace.#T6##SUB#
Berendas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Ibrahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ibrahim is pushing down on Berendas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berendas is fighting to maintain full guard but Ibrahim has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ibrahim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Ibrahim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ibrahim is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
Ibrahim stalling away here and it's allowed Berendas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ibrahim trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T8#
Ibrahim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Berendas has his foot on Ibrahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ibrahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Ibrahim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.#T9#
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berendas can't keep his opponent in guard - Ibrahim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T10#
Ibrahim prevents Berendas from improving his position.
Ibrahim is just content to waste time from the top position. Berendas takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ibrahim advances to half guard.
Berendas is staying active underneath Ibrahim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ibrahim trying to advance position but Berendas counters by regaining guard.
Berendas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibrahim is one step ahead there. #T11#
Berendas can't keep his opponent in guard - Ibrahim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Berendas is trying to control but can't.
Ibrahim is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (7) vs (7) Ibrahim
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ibrahim trying to control but Berendas is having none of it. #T12#
Berendas manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berendas defends it well.
Ibrahim frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (7) vs (10) Ibrahim
Ibrahim tries to control but Berendas wriggling away. #T13#
Ibrahim fails to advance to Berendas's back.
Berendas is desperately trying to improve his position but Ibrahim has a good base and remains in mount.
Ibrahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berendas is looking to escape.
Ibrahim content just to control the position here.
Berendas is controlling an arm, preventing Ibrahim from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T14#
Ibrahim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Berendas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berendas is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas has given up his back. Will we see Ibrahim going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Berendas (7) vs (13) Ibrahim
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim wins on points by 13 to 7.
Ahmad Ibrahim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 123 Laulhere vs Hlervu
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Berendas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nutz sprawls well. Nutz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berendas gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Berendas drives through with a takedown into Nutz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Nutz
Nutz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (2) Nutz
Berendas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Berendas looking for a sweep. Not yet Berendas, not yet. #SUB#
Berendas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Nutz preventing the sweep.
Nutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nutz looking to sit in guard and control but Berendas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (4) vs (2) Nutz#T2##SUB#
Berendas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Berendas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nutz has control of Berendas's left arm, preventing Berendas from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nutz is looking for a triangle but Berendas pushes his legs off easily.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position.#T3#
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berendas won't allow Nutz to sweep him here.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nutz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Berendas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nutz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Berendas is now in half guard. #T4#
Berendas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nutz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nutz is trying to control but Berendas manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (7) vs (2) Nutz
Nutz tries to lock up and control but Berendas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nutz working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Nutz is still trying to improve position.
Nutz keeps trying to improve his position.
Berendas controlling the position easily from mount.
Berendas looking to control but Nutz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nutz wants to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.#T6#
Berendas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nutz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berendas prevents Nutz from getting the reversal.
Nutz gets back to half guard.
Berendas is looking to advance position but Nutz won't allow it.
Nutz is trying is best to control the position here. #T7##SUB2#
Nutz looking for submissions off his back.
Nutz is looking to improve his position.
Berendas wants to take a breather but Nutz is having none of it.
Berendas is thwarting Nutz's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Nutz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berendas passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (10) vs (2) Nutz#T8#
Berendas controlling the pace for now.
Nutz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berendas controlling from mount.
Berendas tries to control but Nutz wriggling away. #T9#
Nutz tries to hold on but Berendas pushes him away. #SUB#
Berendas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nutz turns into him and now he's in Berendas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (10) vs (4) Nutz
Berendas 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: Berendas (12) vs (4) Nutz#SUB#
Berendas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nutz sees it coming and defends easily.#T10#
Nutz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.
Berendas controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Nutz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nutz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nutz wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Nutz is trying to get back to full guard.
Nutz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nutz is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg.
Nutz wants to get back to full guard but Berendas has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (15) vs (4) Nutz
Nutz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berendas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nutz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nutz 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.#T13##SUB2#
Nutz actively working from the bottom here.
Nutz wants to improve his position but Berendas is controlling well.
Berendas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg. #T14#
Berendas wants to pass to mount but Nutz is defending the position.
Berendas is taking a breather. Nutz 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.
Nutz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nutz is positioning himself well to prevent Berendas advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Uvele Berendas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Justa Nutz had this to say: 'Me fight, you die'. |
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Event:
SSG 117 Barnes vs Solo
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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 18 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Berendas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Walker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Berendas
Walker is trying to control the position but Berendas postures up.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Berendas 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.
Walker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Berendas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walker 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: Walker (2) vs (2) Berendas
Walker prevents Berendas from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Walker'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.#SUB2#
Berendas actively working from the bottom here.
Walker wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Berendas is working away. #T3#
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walker wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walker is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. #T4#
Walker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker trying to move into half guard but instead Berendas has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (4) Berendas
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas looking for a sweep. Not yet Berendas, not yet. #T5#
Walker looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Walker trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas looking for a sweep. Not yet Berendas, not yet.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas has his hands on Walker's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Walker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berendas has control of Walker's left arm, preventing Walker from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Berendas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas has control of Walker's left arm, preventing Walker from doing any damage.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker passes Berendas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working. #T8#
Walker is really struggling to control Berendas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working.
Berendas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working. #T9#
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Berendas is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Berendas is working away. #SUB#
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Berendas is defending well.
#T10#
Berendas has his hands clasped together around Walker's back. He's all about the action.
Walker stalling away here and it's allowed Berendas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berendas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.
Walker pushes down on Berendas's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berendas trying to control from the bottom.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Berendas trying to control from the bottom.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Walker content to control rather than advance.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.
Berendas is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Berendas is working away. #T13#
Berendas gets back to full guard.
Walker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Berendas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (6) Berendas
Berendas stays in close to Walker's body and controls the position.
Berendas pushing down on Walker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Walker is defending well.
Berendas prevents Walker from improving his position.
Berendas controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berendas to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 6 to 4.
A victorious Uvele Berendas 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 112 Gracie vs Berendas
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Loma Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berendas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berendas defends it easily.#SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berendas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Berendas is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Berendas trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T1#
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Berendas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Berendas
Berendas advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Berendas
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Berendas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Berendas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie wants to control but Berendas is having none of it.#T2#
Berendas looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berendas trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Berendas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gracie turns into him and now he's in Berendas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (7) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
#T3#
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
Berendas won't allow Gracie to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Berendas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy. #T4#
Gracie is taking a breather. Berendas 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.
Berendas won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB2#
Berendas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Berendas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Berendas wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working. #T7#
Berendas moves into full guard.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (7) Berendas
Gracie controls the position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Berendas 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.
Gracie wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy. #T8#
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie working away.
Berendas is trying to improve his position.
Berendas keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Berendas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gracie trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Berendas is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (9) Berendas
Berendas slows the pace down in half guard. #T10##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Berendas mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (12) Berendas
Berendas controlling the pace for now.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie tries to hold on but Berendas postures up.#T11#
Berendas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie wants to control but Berendas is having none of it.
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Berendas isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Berendas controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Berendas working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.
Gracie wants to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.#SUB2#
Berendas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie!
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Berendas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (15) Berendas
Berendas tries to control but Gracie wriggling away. #T13#
Berendas prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Berendas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berendas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie tries to hold on but Berendas postures up.#T14#
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie 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.
Gracie wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Berendas controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking to control Berendas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 15 to 5.
Our winner, Uvele Berendas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Peyton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berendas to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peyton (0) vs (2) Berendas
Peyton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Berendas is now in half guard.
Peyton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tappelukerho that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berendas pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Peyton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peyton wants to control the action here but instead Berendas manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (0) vs (5) Berendas
Berendas controlling the pace for now.
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton wants to control but Berendas is having none of it.
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Berendas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1##SUB2#
Peyton tries to improve his position but Berendas has taken his back! Berendas has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Peyton tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Berendas pushes Peyton away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uvele Berendas!
Uvele Berendas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berendas pinned against the cage. Berendas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Berendas slaps away a takedown attempt from Lake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Berendas as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Lake. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Berendas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (0) vs (2) Berendas#ROC2#Lake is rocked!
Lake keeping full guard, as Berendas tries to pass.
Oh Lake is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berendas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lake seems to have got his legs back now.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Lake is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Berendas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lake looking to control.
Lake wants to sweep but no luck.
Berendas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lake controls Berendas momentarily but Berendas frees himself. #T2#
Lake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berendas is one step ahead there.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Lake is keeping the position.
Lake controlling Berendas's posture.
Berendas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Lake controls Berendas momentarily but Berendas frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas stopping the sweep attempt from Lake.
Berendas 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.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Lake is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Berendas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lake is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lake has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (2) Berendas
Lake stopping the sweep attempt from Berendas.#T4#
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Berendas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lake looking to sit in guard and control but Berendas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Lake is retaining full guard.
Lake looking to control.
#T5#
Berendas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Berendas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (2) vs (7) Berendas
Lake gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Berendas trying to control the action but Lake is working from the bottom. #T6#
Lake is looking to control Berendas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lake avoid being mounted?
Berendas uses his free foot to push down on Lake's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lake. Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (2) vs (10) Berendas
Berendas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lake is trying to escape the mount.
#T7##SUB2#
Berendas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lake manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lake is trying to get back to half guard.
Berendas wants to control but Lake is keeping him busy.
Berendas working away.#SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lake has escaped the position, nice work there. #T8#
Lake wants to control but Berendas postures up.
Lake looks to move to half guard but instead Berendas has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lake (2) vs (12) Berendas
Berendas avoids the attempt from Lake to control.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Berendas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Berendas wants to finish this one by submission but Lake is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Berendas.
Lake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Berendas tries to control but Lake wriggling away.
Lake tries to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.
Lake tries to reverse the position but Berendas maintains control.
Berendas controlling the position easily from mount.
Lake wants to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.
Lake is trying desperately to improve position.
Berendas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Lake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Berendas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (4) vs (12) Berendas
Lake trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a triangle but Lake pushes his legs off easily.
Lake wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #T11##SUB2#
Berendas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Berendas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lake has Berendas in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (4) vs (14) Berendas
Berendas 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. #T12#
Berendas looking to pass the guard.
Lake 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.
Lake managing to control the position.
Lake working a defensive guard here.
Berendas 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. #T13#
Berendas stopping the sweep attempt from Lake.
Berendas postures up.
Lake is really struggling to control Berendas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lake wants to sweep here but Berendas controlling him for the moment.
Berendas looking to sit in guard and control but Lake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (6) vs (14) Berendas#SUB2#
Lake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T14#
Lake stopping the sweep attempt from Berendas.
Lake trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas 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#
Berendas has his foot on Lake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lake works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berendas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 14 to 6.
Uvele Berendas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 95
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Majid Shah!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Berendas looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Shah
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berendas is one step ahead there.
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berendas preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shah pulls Berendas in close to prevent any damage.
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shah swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Shah is pulling down on Berendas's head to control his posture.
Berendas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shah 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.
Shah keeping full guard, as Berendas tries to pass. #SUB2#
Shah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Shah looking to control.
Shah controlling Berendas's posture.
Berendas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Shah is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shah can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Berendas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berendas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shah's guard.
Shah is refusing to be controlled, as Berendas sits in half guard.
Shah keeping control of the position.
Shah is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Berendas trying to mount his opponent but Shah defends it.
Berendas wants to control but Shah is keeping him busy.
Shah tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Shah gets back to full guard.
Shah controls Berendas momentarily but Berendas frees himself.
Shah can't keep his opponent in guard - Berendas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Shah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Berendas works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (0) Shah#SUB#
Berendas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shah has worked his arm free - good work by Shah!
Shah tries to improve position but can't.
Berendas trying to control the position but Shah is working away.
Shah is looking for a sweep.#T6##SUB#
Berendas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Shah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Berendas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shah has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shah is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Berendas trying to control the action but Shah is working from the bottom.
Shah tries to buck Berendas off but Berendas is having none of it.#SUB#
Berendas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T8#
Shah is looking for a sweep.
Berendas has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (7) vs (0) Shah
Shah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shah reaches up and holds on to Berendas to control the position.
Berendas trying to control but Shah is having none of it. #T9##SUB#
Berendas wants to finish this one by submission but Shah is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Berendas.
Shah is squirming around, avoiding Berendas's attempts to control the action.
Shah tries to hold on but Berendas postures up.#SUB#
Berendas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shah to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shah shrugs it off.
Shah is looking to improve his position but Berendas isn't that keen on the idea.
Berendas avoids the attempt from Shah to control.#T10#
Shah is desperately trying to improve his position but Berendas has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Berendas goes for an armbar but Shah turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shah. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (7) vs (2) Shah
Shah trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas looking for a sweep. Not yet Berendas, not yet.
Berendas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (9) vs (2) Shah
Shah keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully. #T11#
Berendas stands and throws Shah's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (12) vs (2) Shah
Shah manages to work his way to half guard, despite Berendas's best efforts.#SUB#
Berendas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Berendas trying to control the pace.
Shah wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Berendas passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (15) vs (2) Shah#SUB#
Berendas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Berendas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shah's legs.
Shah is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Berendas controlling the action here.#T13#
Shah is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shah is trying to maintain the position but Berendas is very close to passing his half guard.
Berendas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shah is trying to maintain the position but Berendas is very close to passing his half guard.
Shah wants to improve his position but Berendas is controlling well.
#T14##SUB#
Berendas 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.
Shah tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shah is pressing down on Berendas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Uvele Berendas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 89
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Billy Danner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Berendas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Danner napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Danner (0) vs (4) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas is trying to get an arm triangle but Danner is defending well.
Danner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berendas wants to pass to mount but Danner is defending the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Danner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Danner is trying to maintain the position but Berendas is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danner is trying to get back to full guard.
Berendas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (0) vs (7) Berendas
Danner is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Berendas tries to control but Danner wriggling away.
Danner is looking to improve his position but Berendas isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Danner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Berendas.
Berendas controlling the pace for now.
Danner is squirming around, avoiding Berendas's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Berendas jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Danner is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Danner and Berendas has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T2#
Danner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (2) vs (7) Berendas
Berendas is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.
Danner is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berendas 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.
Berendas is pressing down on Danner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Berendas looking for a guillotine here but Danner defends easily.
#T3#
Danner is looking to advance position but Berendas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danner (2) vs (11) Berendas
Danner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Berendas swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Danner is now in Berendas's guard. A big mistake from Berendas there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (4) vs (11) Berendas
Danner trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Berendas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danner defends it easily.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Danner tries to pass. #T4#
Danner stopping the sweep attempt from Berendas.
Danner pushing down on Berendas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Danner wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it. #SUB#
Danner is trying to work for a kimura but Berendas is defending well.
Danner prevents Berendas from improving his position.#SUB#
Danner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berendas sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Berendas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Danner pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Berendas is looking for a sweep. Danner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berendas trying to control from the bottom.
Berendas wants to improve his position but Danner is controlling well.
#SUB#
Danner is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Berendas still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Berendas has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danner (4) vs (15) Berendas
Danner wants to control but Berendas postures up.
Danner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berendas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Danner is letting Berendas control him for a moment. #T6##SUB2#
Berendas is trying to get an arm triangle but Danner is defending well. #SUB2#
Berendas tries for a kimura but Danner is defending well.
Danner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Danner is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berendas moves into full mount! Danner won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (4) vs (18) Berendas#T7##SUB2#
Berendas looking to secure an arm triangle but Danner defends it well.
Danner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berendas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Danner is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Berendas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Berendas has control of Danner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Danner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T8#
Danner is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Berendas has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Danner is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uvele Berendas!
Our winner, Uvele Berendas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Billy Danner had this to say: 'Thank you to all the fans & please do check out Tiger Balls (7081) & Seventh Circle Clothing (6898) who have kindly sponsored me. '. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 86
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Berendas shoots in and bounces Yasalmibaal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Yasalmibaal
Berendas trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom.
Berendas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yasalmibaal's guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal actively working from the bottom here.
Yasalmibaal moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Berendas tries to pass.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position.
#T1#
Berendas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (0) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Berendas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yasalmibaal has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Berendas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yasalmibaal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Berendas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yasalmibaal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep.
Yasalmibaal wants to control but Berendas postures up.
Yasalmibaal prevents Berendas from improving position. #SUB#
Berendas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yasalmibaal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yasalmibaal can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Berendas is trying to get an arm triangle but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
Yasalmibaal prevents Berendas from improving position. #T4#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Berendas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Berendas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yasalmibaal tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Berendas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (7) vs (0) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Berendas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Yasalmibaal turns into him and now he's in Berendas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (7) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#T5#
Yasalmibaal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Berendas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (9) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Berendas is looking for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berendas to get the leverage. #T6##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for a kimura from the bottom but Berendas passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (12) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Berendas is trying to get an arm triangle but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
Yasalmibaal tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Berendas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yasalmibaal tries to bench press Berendas off him but Berendas keeps the position. #T7#
Yasalmibaal can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Berendas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Berendas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Berendas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berendas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yasalmibaal wants to control but Berendas postures up.#T8##SUB#
Berendas is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Yasalmibaal is trying to escape and Berendas transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Yasalmibaal is forced to tap! Nice work there by Berendas! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uvele Berendas!
A very excited looking Uvele Berendas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 77
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Berendas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barnes is trying to defend but Berendas 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: Berendas (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Berendas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Berendas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnes working for a triangle but Berendas defends it easily.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berendas is one step ahead there. #T1#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes is controlling Berendas's posture.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (2) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Berendas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Berendas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (4) vs (2) Barnes
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Berendas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berendas has Barnes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (4) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #SUB#
Berendas working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berendas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Berendas wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Barnes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Berendas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB#
Berendas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Berendas has an active guard here but Barnes has managed to pass into half guard.
Berendas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Berendas tries to get out of the position.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (4) vs (7) Barnes#T5#
Berendas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berendas is working hard here to advance position.
Berendas is not content to let Barnes control the position. #SUB2#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T6##SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berendas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Berendas is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy. #T7#
Berendas is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Barnes has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (4) vs (9) Barnes
Berendas working to try and regain half guard.
Barnes looking to control but Berendas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Berendas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes moves into full mount! Berendas won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (4) vs (12) Barnes
Barnes prevents Berendas from getting the reversal.#T9#
Barnes looking to control but Berendas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Berendas to control.
Berendas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for a submission but Berendas is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Berendas is controlling an arm, preventing Barnes from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T10#
Berendas is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes manages to capitalize on a mistake by Berendas to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Berendas (4) vs (15) Barnes
I would not like to be Berendas right now.
Barnes trying to control.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for the choke from the back position but Berendas is controlling his hands well. #T11##SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Berendas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Berendas for a finish.
Barnes tries to get the hooks in deep but Berendas pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Barnes working for a choke but Berendas is defending well.
Barnes keeps control of the position as Berendas tries to break free.
#T12##SUB2#
Barnes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Barnes avoiding Berendas 's attempts to control his hands.
Berendas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Berendas working to try and regain half guard.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Berendas is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Berendas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berendas tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T14#
Berendas is controlling an arm, preventing Barnes from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Berendas is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a guillotine from mount but Berendas frees his head quite easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 15 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG Thanksgiving
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Billy Danner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Danner dives in for a single leg takedown but Berendas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Danner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Berendas can't fight it off and eventually Danner manages to take the fight to the floor. Berendas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danner (2) vs (0) Berendas
Danner wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Danner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Berendas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Danner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Berendas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Berendas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Danner won't allow Berendas to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Danner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berendas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danner has managed to get both his arms back between Berendas's legs - danger averted.
Danner trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (2) vs (2) Berendas#SUB#
Danner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Berendas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (2) vs (5) Berendas
Danner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Danner is trying to control but can't.
#T2##SUB2#
Berendas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danner is just riding it out for now. Berendas eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Berendas is working for a kimura but Danner is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Berendas seems to be looking for submissions.
Danner has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Danner is trying to control but can't.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Danner is defending well. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura here.
Berendas wants to free his trapped foot but Danner is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Danner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berendas. #T4#
Danner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.
Berendas works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (2) vs (8) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Danner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Danner! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (4) vs (8) Berendas
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Danner trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Danner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (4) vs (10) Berendas
Danner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Danner keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Berendas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Berendas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Danner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berendas has Danner in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (6) vs (10) Berendas#T6##SUB2#
Berendas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Danner 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 Berendas. Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (9) vs (10) Berendas
Berendas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Danner's best efforts.#SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Danner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berendas defends it well. #T7##SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back.
Danner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berendas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danner wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Danner is looking for a kimura but Berendas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Danner to get the leverage.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Danner postures up.
Danner pushes down on Berendas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berendas wants to get back to full guard.
Danner is trying to control. Berendas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Danner tries to pass. #SUB2#
Berendas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9#
Danner looking to pass the guard.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Danner from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danner stopping the sweep attempt from Berendas.
Danner tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Danner 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. #SUB2#
Berendas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T10##SUB2#
Berendas working for a triangle but Danner defends it easily.
Berendas 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: Danner (9) vs (12) Berendas
Berendas prevents Danner from improving his position.
Berendas is keen to just control but Danner is a slippery customer.#T11##SUB2#
Berendas seems to be working for a kimura but Danner defends the submission attempt.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but Danner defending well. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Danner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berendas. #SUB2#
Berendas is trying to work for a kimura but Danner is defending well.
#T12#
Berendas works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (9) vs (15) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas goes for an armbar but Danner turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Danner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danner (11) vs (15) Berendas
Danner trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB2#
Danner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berendas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danner has managed to get both his arms back between Berendas's legs - danger averted.
Danner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Danner (14) vs (15) Berendas
Danner is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danner takes a little break here. Berendas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Berendas is not content to let Danner control the position. #T14#
Berendas sneaks back into half guard.
Berendas wants to improve his position but Danner is controlling well.
Danner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berendas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berendas is not content to let Danner control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 15 to 14.
Our winner, Uvele Berendas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Billy Danner was interviewed post fight and said 'see ya on the next one'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Tuur Carlier!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Carlier closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Carlier gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (0) vs (2) Carlier
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Berendas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Berendas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carlier defends well.
Berendas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Berendas tries to get out of the position.
Carlier trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Carlier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Carlier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berendas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carlier has managed to get both his arms back between Berendas's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Berendas trying to control the position.
Carlier passes Berendas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berendas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carlier on the ground.
Berendas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carlier is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Carlier seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Carlier is working for a submission of some sort.
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB2#
Carlier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berendas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Berendas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carlier pulls his head out easily.
Berendas wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Carlier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carlier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berendas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berendas wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Berendas trying to get back to full guard but Carlier takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (0) vs (5) Carlier#SUB2#
Carlier jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Berendas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Carlier trying to control the position but Berendas is working away. #SUB2#
Carlier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berendas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Berendas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carlier off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berendas (4) vs (5) Carlier
I really don't envy Carlier right now.
#T4##SUB#
Carlier is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Berendas gets his way!
#SUB#
Berendas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Berendas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Carlier knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Carlier for a finish. #SUB#
Berendas looking for the choke but no joy.
Berendas is not going to allow Carlier to sit and survive in this position. #T5#
Carlier tries to roll but Berendas sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Berendas is looking for a rear naked choke here but Carlier reverses the position brilliantly into Berendas's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (4) vs (7) Carlier#SUB#
Berendas looking for subs off his back but Carlier has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Carlier is looking for a kimura here.
Berendas is looking for a sweep. Carlier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6##SUB2#
Carlier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carlier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berendas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Carlier seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Carlier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Berendas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carlier passes into half guard. #T7#
Berendas is trying to control but can't.
Berendas is looking for a sweep. Carlier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carlier wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas is looking to control Carlier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berendas avoid being mounted?
Carlier is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Berendas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Carlier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berendas defends it well.
Carlier prevents Berendas from improving his position.#T8##SUB2#
Carlier wants to work for an arm triangle but Berendas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carlier is looking to advance position but Berendas won't allow it.
Berendas wants to get back to full guard.
Carlier is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berendas gets full guard.#SUB#
Berendas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Carlier uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (4) vs (10) Carlier#SUB2#
Carlier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berendas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T9#
Carlier gets to mount! Berendas was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (4) vs (12) Carlier
Berendas stops Carlier from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Berendas is working to get back to half guard.
Berendas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T10#
Carlier wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Berendas actively working from the bottom here.
Carlier is looking to advance position but Berendas won't allow it. #SUB2#
Berendas is defending against the submission attempts here by Carlier.
Berendas is staying active underneath Carlier, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Berendas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Berendas working for a triangle but Carlier defends it easily.
Carlier trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T12#
Carlier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berendas 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.
Carlier wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #SUB#
Berendas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Carlier 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.
Berendas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Carlier has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (4) vs (15) Carlier#T13##SUB2#
Carlier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carlier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Berendas is looking for a sweep.
Berendas is working hard here to advance position.
Berendas stops Carlier from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Carlier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berendas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Berendas manages to get back to half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Carlier is working for a kimura but Berendas is defending it quite comfortably.
Berendas wants to improve his position but Carlier is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Carlier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Berendas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carlier pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlier wins on points by 15 to 4.
Tuur Carlier 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:
Stepping Stone 62
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Berendas shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Innkeeper enables Berendas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Innkeeper manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Innkeeper (0) vs (2) Berendas
Innkeeper keeping full guard, as Berendas tries to pass.
Innkeeper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Innkeeper is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Berendas 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.
Innkeeper working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Berendas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Berendas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Innkeeper (0) vs (5) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas is trying to get an arm triangle but Innkeeper is defending well.
Berendas working away.#T2##SUB2#
Berendas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Berendas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Innkeeper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Berendas is looking to take a break and control but Innkeeper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Berendas working away.
Innkeeper is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Berendas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Berendas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Berendas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Innkeeper, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB2#
Berendas tries for a kimura but Innkeeper is defending well.
Berendas tries to move to mount but Innkeeper blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Berendas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Innkeeper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Berendas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Innkeeper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Berendas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Innkeeper, who protects the arm well. #T6##SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Innkeeper has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Berendas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Innkeeper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Innkeeper tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Berendas is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Innkeeper looks calm but he's in trouble here. Berendas gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Innkeeper is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Berendas lets go of the hold and Innkeeper can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uvele Berendas!
Uvele Berendas 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 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 12 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berendas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Walker's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Berendas
Walker wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Berendas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walker sees it coming and defends easily.
Walker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas trying to mount his opponent but Walker defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker moves into full guard.
#T1#
Walker keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berendas looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Berendas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Walker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (2) Berendas
Walker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Walker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berendas is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Berendas is not content to let Walker control the position.#T3#
Well, if Walker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Walker is working for a submission of some sort.
Walker is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Walker prevents Berendas from improving his position.
Walker controlling the action here. #T4#
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Berendas has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Walker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Walker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walker is pushing down on Berendas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berendas is fighting to maintain full guard but Walker has managed to sneak the leg through.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Berendas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Walker prevents Berendas from improving his position.
Walker trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berendas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berendas.
Berendas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Berendas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Berendas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.#T6#
Walker is looking to advance position but Berendas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (2) vs (6) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Walker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Walker and Berendas has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Walker is trying to control Berendas's posture but Berendas avoids it.
Berendas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Walker's legs.
Walker tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Walker regains half guard.
Berendas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura here.
Walker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Berendas manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (2) vs (9) Berendas#T8#
Walker tries to hold on but Berendas postures up.
Walker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Berendas is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Walker reverses the position - he's now on top in Berendas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (9) Berendas
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Walker trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Walker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Walker forces his way into half guard.
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker stalling. #T10#
Walker prevents Berendas from improving his position.
Berendas is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker controlling the action here.#T11##SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back.
Walker trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berendas.
Walker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Berendas's guard.
Walker is stalling here. Berendas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Walker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Berendas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (4) vs (13) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walker, who protects the arm well. #T12#
Walker tries to improve position but can't.
Walker sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Berendas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Berendas 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.
#T13#
Berendas prevents Walker from improving his position.#T14#
Walker is working hard here to advance position.
Walker trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Berendas trying to work for an americana but Walker has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB#
Berendas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berendas has managed to get both his arms back between Walker's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 13 to 4.
A relieved looking Uvele Berendas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 53
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Mason Island!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Island drives through and clinches with Berendas against the cage.
Island is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Berendas is defending well.
Berendas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Island pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Berendas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Island.
Berendas can't get the takedown.
Island is trying to drag Berendas to the mat but Berendas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Uvele Berendas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Island.
Berendas is looking for a takedown.
Island gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Berendas.
#TD2#
Island gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (0) vs (2) Island
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Island drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Island jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Island from controlling successfully.
Berendas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Berendas tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Berendas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Island trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas has control of Island's left arm, preventing Island from doing any damage.
Island tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard.
Berendas trying to keep a closed guard but Island is proving a slippery customer.
Island wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #T2#
Berendas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Island tries to pass.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Island from controlling successfully. #T3#
Island looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berendas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Island trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berendas is controlling Island's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Island trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Island stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berendas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berendas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Island 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. #T6#
Berendas 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: Berendas (2) vs (2) Island
Berendas wants to take a breather but Island is having none of it. #SUB2#
Island looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Berendas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Island is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Berendas not doing much here.
Berendas works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (2) Island
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Island is looking to escape.
Island is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8##SUB#
Berendas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Island tries to hold on but Berendas pushes him away. #SUB#
Berendas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Island has worked his arm free - good work by Island!
Island manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (5) vs (4) Island
Berendas is controlling Island's trapped leg to prevent Island from advancing to side control.#T9#
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Island has control of the leg.
Island wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it.
Berendas manages to get to full guard.
Berendas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Island puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T10#
Island seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berendas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berendas trying to control from the bottom.
Island wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas wants to improve his position but Island is controlling well.
Island wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Island has control of the leg. #T11#
Island trying to mount his opponent but Berendas defends it.
Island wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas trying to control but Island postures up.
#SUB2#
Island is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berendas sees it coming and defends easily.
Berendas trying to control from the bottom.
Island is trying to control. Berendas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Island keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Island tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berendas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Island is trying to control. Berendas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Island seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Berendas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Berendas is refusing to be controlled, as Island sits in half guard. #T13##SUB2#
Island is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berendas is just riding it out for now. Island eventually gives up the hold.
Berendas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T14#
Island tries to pass to full mount but Berendas defends it.
Island wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it.
Berendas wants to improve his position but Island is controlling well.
Berendas is staying active underneath Island, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas keeping hold of Island's head, controlling as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Uvele Berendas 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 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Don Lime! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berendas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lime tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Berendas is in Lime's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lime (0) vs (2) Berendas
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lime is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lime (2) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas pulls Lime in to control the position.
Lime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berendas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lime trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas pulls Lime in to control the position.
Berendas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lime. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas looking for a sweep. Not yet Berendas, not yet.
Berendas pulls Lime in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lime wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Lime sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Berendas has his foot on Lime's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lime works his way back into a safe position though.
Lime trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas is controlling Lime's posture.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lime thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Berendas has control of Lime's left arm, preventing Lime from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Berendas can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Berendas is looking to sweep but instead, Lime has passed into half guard.
Lime stalling away here and it's allowed Berendas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lime looking to pass the guard.
Berendas has his hands on Lime's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Lime tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Lime from controlling successfully.
Berendas wants to improve his position but instead Lime has moved into half guard.
Lime looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berendas is controlling Lime's trapped leg to prevent Lime from advancing to side control.#T5#
Lime wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Lime is pressing down on Berendas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berendas is holding on for now.
Berendas is holding on to half guard well.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.
Lime tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berendas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Lime is looking to stall here but Berendas recovers full guard.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Lime from controlling successfully.
Berendas is adopting a defensive guard.
Lime trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Lime looking to pass the guard.
Berendas managing to control the position.
Lime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Lime trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lime might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Lime tries to pass.
Lime passes into half guard.
Berendas won't allow Lime to pass to mount. #T9#
Berendas is controlling Lime's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Berendas won't allow Lime to pass to mount.
Lime wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it.
Berendas controlling the position for now.
Lime wants to free his trapped foot but Berendas is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Lime is looking to stall here but Berendas recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Berendas has his foot on Lime's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lime works his way back into a safe position though.
Lime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now.
Lime sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Berendas's guard.
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Lime has control of the leg.
Berendas moves into full guard.
#T11#
Berendas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lime trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Lime looking to pass the guard.
Berendas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Lime trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lime looking to sit in guard and control but Berendas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lime (2) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Berendas 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. #T13#
Lime is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lime looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berendas is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Berendas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T14#
Berendas stays in close to Lime's body and controls the position.
It looks like Berendas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lime has an active guard here but Berendas has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 4 to 2.
Uvele Berendas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 40
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Mason Island!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Island clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Island jumps into guard, dragging Berendas to the mat.
Island keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Island wants to sweep but no luck.
Berendas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Island is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Island is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1##SUB2#
Island is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Island has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Island can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Berendas controls the pace.#T2#
Berendas looking to sit in guard and control but Island gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (0) vs (2) Island
Island controls from within his opponent's guard.
Island's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Berendas looking for a sweep. Not yet Berendas, not yet. #T3#
Island stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berendas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Island passes into half guard.
Island trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Berendas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Island pulls his head out easily.
Berendas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Berendas tries to get out of the position.#T4##SUB2#
Island wants to work for an arm triangle but Berendas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berendas is pressing down on Island's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berendas is trying to keep Island in close.
#SUB#
Berendas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Island passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (0) vs (5) Island
Island controls the position from side control.#T5#
Island working away.
I wouldn't like to be where Berendas is right now. #SUB2#
Island is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berendas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Island wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working. #T6##SUB2#
Island tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Island has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Island tries for a kimura but Berendas is defending well.
Island takes a little break here. Berendas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T7##SUB2#
Island thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berendas prevents Island from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Berendas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Island passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Berendas! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (0) vs (7) Island#SUB2#
Island looking for a guillotine from mount but Berendas is having none of it. #SUB2#
Berendas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Island.
Berendas tries to hold on but Island pushes him away. #SUB2#
Island has hold of Berendas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Berendas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T9#
Island takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Berendas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berendas tries to hold on but Island pushes him away.
Island controlling the position easily from mount.
Island mounts Berendas! Really nice guard pass there! #T10#
Berendas gets back to half guard.
Island perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Berendas won't allow Island to pass to mount.
Berendas trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Island manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (0) vs (10) Island
Berendas tries to lock up and control but Island gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Island seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Berendas is holding on tight.
#T11##SUB2#
Island goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Berendas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (10) Island#SUB2#
Island is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berendas is aware though and is defending well.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Island is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Island has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berendas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T12##SUB2#
Berendas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Island is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berendas defends well.
Berendas looking to sit in guard and control but Island gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (12) Island#T13#
Berendas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Island tries to pass.
Berendas is trying to control the position but Island postures up. #SUB#
Berendas is looking for a triangle but Island pushes his legs off easily.
Island trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T14#
Berendas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Island wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Berendas trying to keep a closed guard but Island is proving a slippery customer.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Island tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Island is fighting to break Berendas's control of his arms but Berendas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Island wins on points by 12 to 2. |
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