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Event:
SSG 299 Thumb vs Bar
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 22 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Majere shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rhodeo as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Majere closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rhodeo to the mat! Rhodeo manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rhodeo is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position but Majere postures up.
Rhodeo working a defensive guard but Majere manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Rhodeo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Majere is very close to passing his half guard.
Rhodeo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Majere is staying active.#SUB#
Rhodeo is defending against the submission attempts here by Majere.
Rhodeo manages to get to full guard.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard. #T2#
Rhodeo pulls Majere in to control the position.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rhodeo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Majere stacks Rhodeo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Majere! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (8) vs (0) Rhodeo
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.
Rhodeo sneaks back into half guard.
Majere wants to free his trapped foot but Rhodeo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rhodeo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rhodeo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rhodeo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Majere manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (8) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.
Rhodeo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Majere is trying to control the position but Rhodeo postures up.
Rhodeo controlling from the top position. #T5#
Rhodeo pushing down on Majere's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodeo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (8) vs (5) Rhodeo
Majere is squirming around, avoiding Rhodeo's attempts to control the action.
Rhodeo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Majere is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Rhodeo has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Majere (8) vs (8) Rhodeo
Majere is trying to break free.
Rhodeo biding his time, controlling Majere.
Rhodeo keeps control of the position as Majere tries to break free.
#T7#
Rhodeo biding his time, controlling Majere.
Majere tries to escape but Rhodeo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rhodeo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Majere rolls, trying to escape but Rhodeo keeps control of the position.
Rhodeo trying to control momentarily.
Majere wants to control his opponent's hands but Rhodeo gets his hands free.
Rhodeo controlling from the back.#T8#
Rhodeo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rhodeo is trying to stick to Majere's back but Majere is turning into Rhodeo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rhodeo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Majere. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (10) vs (8) Rhodeo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Rhodeo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Majere from controlling successfully.
Rhodeo is controlling Majere's posture.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Rhodeo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Majere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (10) vs (10) Rhodeo
Rhodeo wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
Majere trying to keep a closed guard but Rhodeo is proving a slippery customer.
Rhodeo stays in close to Majere's body and controls the position.
Rhodeo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (10) vs (13) Rhodeo
Rhodeo happy to just control the position for now. #T10#
Majere regains half guard.
Rhodeo stalling away here and it's allowed Majere to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Majere being controlled here, momentarily.
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majere is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom. #T11#
Rhodeo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Majere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rhodeo wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
Rhodeo stands and throws Majere's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (10) vs (16) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control the position but Majere is working away. #T12#
Majere gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (10) vs (18) Rhodeo
Majere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo wants to take Majere's back but he can't do it this time.
Majere is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rhodeo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Majere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Rhodeo wants to control the pace but Majere is squirming around nicely.
Rhodeo controlling from mount.
Rhodeo tries to control but Majere wriggling away.
Rhodeo controlling from mount.
Rhodeo moves to his opponent's back but Majere bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Rhodeo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (12) vs (18) Rhodeo
Majere trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom. #T14#
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Majere defends it easily.
Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo wants to improve his position but instead Majere has moved into half guard.
Rhodeo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (15) vs (18) Rhodeo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhodeo wins on points by 18 to 15.
Dusty Rhodeo very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SSG 283 Rhodeo vs Hall
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 21 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 23 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rhodeo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (2) Hall
Rhodeo is controlling Hall's posture.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rhodeo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Rhodeo is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo working a defensive guard here.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhodeo controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo has his hands on Hall's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Rhodeo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rhodeo controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself. #T2#
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Hall 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.
Rhodeo is trying to keep Hall in close.
Rhodeo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (5) Hall#T3#
The referee asks Hall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hall prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rhodeo tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.
Hall in the domination position with Rhodeo hanging on.
Hall taking a breather here. #T4#
Rhodeo wants to control but Hall postures up.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to half guard.
Hall controlling the position from side mount.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Hall slows the pace down. #T5#
Hall working away.
Rhodeo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall staying calm.
Rhodeo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rhodeo wants to control but Hall postures up.
Rhodeo is being controlled here. #T6#
Hall working away.
Rhodeo tries to improve position but can't.
Hall is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rhodeo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rhodeo is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Hall takes a little break here. Rhodeo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T7#
Rhodeo is looking to regain half guard here but Hall keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Hall stalls from top position.
Rhodeo tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall staying calm.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Hall is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rhodeo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall controlling from side mount.
Rhodeo wants to control but Hall postures up.
Rhodeo tries to improve position but can't.
Hall controlling the position from side mount. #T9#
Rhodeo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall taking a breather here.
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
Hall staying calm.
Rhodeo is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
Rhodeo seems a little lost for a moment, as Hall dominates the positioning.#T10#
Rhodeo wants to control but Hall postures up.
Hall happy to just control the position for now.
Rhodeo is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Hall just content to control the position.
Hall is continuing to stall.#T11#
The adventures of Hall the control monster continue. Boring.
Let's hope that Hall 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.
Rhodeo tries to improve position but can't.
Hall controlling from side mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hall.
Rhodeo tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.#T12#
Hall controlling the position from side mount.
Rhodeo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rhodeo is trying to escape the position but Hall is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall slows the pace down.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T13#
More stalling from Hall.
Rhodeo is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Hall moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hall working away.
Hall slows the pace down.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hall.
Rhodeo manages to get back to half guard.#T14#
Rhodeo gets full guard.
Hall postures up.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rhodeo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall won't allow Rhodeo to sweep him here.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Rhodeo is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 5 to 0.
Scott Hall thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 277 Finn vs McCain
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 11 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 21 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Rhodeo takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Le Boulder has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rhodeo regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (2) Rhodeo
Le Boulder is trying to control the position but Rhodeo postures up.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le Boulder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Le Boulder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le Boulder swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Le Boulder has his foot on Rhodeo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodeo works his way back into a safe position though.
Le Boulder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder'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.
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Le Boulder is keeping the position.
Le Boulder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Rhodeo won't allow Le Boulder to sweep him here.
Rhodeo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rhodeo passes Le Boulder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Le Boulder wants to improve his position but Rhodeo is controlling well.
Rhodeo wants to take a breather but Le Boulder is having none of it.
Le Boulder is looking for a sweep. Rhodeo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rhodeo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (5) Rhodeo
Le Boulder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder wants to control but Rhodeo is having none of it.
Rhodeo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Le Boulder has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Le Boulder (2) vs (8) Rhodeo
Le Boulder's coaches at Canucks Combat Club 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.#T2#
What can Le Boulder do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rhodeo controlling well, preventing Le Boulder from escaping the position.
Rhodeo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
It looks like Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rhodeo gets his hands free as Le Boulder looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Le Boulder tries to escape but Rhodeo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Le Boulder is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Rhodeo.#T3#
Rhodeo is continuing to stall.
Le Boulder just trying to survive but Rhodeo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rhodeo keeps control of the position as Le Boulder tries to break free.
Rhodeo not allowing Le Boulder to control his hands.
Le Boulder tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Le Boulder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Le Boulder is wriggling around trying to escape.
Le Boulder tries to lock up and control but Rhodeo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rhodeo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Le Boulder is looking to escape.
Le Boulder is looking to get to half guard.
Rhodeo controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Le Boulder is desperately trying to improve his position but Rhodeo has a good base and remains in mount.
Rhodeo tries to control but Le Boulder wriggling away.
Le Boulder has given up his back. Will we see Rhodeo going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Le Boulder (2) vs (11) Rhodeo
Le Boulder wants to escape the position.
Good control from Rhodeo.
Le Boulder prevents Rhodeo from getting a body triangle.
Le Boulder trying to control the position but Rhodeo manages to sink in the hooks.
Le Boulder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rhodeo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rhodeo is hanging on to Le Boulder's back as he tries to escape.
Le Boulder looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rhodeo.
Le Boulder tries to break free.
#T5#
Rhodeo controls the position.
Rhodeo wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping busy.
Le Boulder tries to roll but Rhodeo sticks to his back.
Le Boulder wants to control his opponent's hands but Rhodeo gets his hands free.
Le Boulder is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rhodeo not allowing Le Boulder to control his hands.
Rhodeo tries to get the hooks in deep but Le Boulder pushed the leg off.
Le Boulder tries to roll but Rhodeo sticks to his back.
Rhodeo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Rhodeo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Le Boulder breaks Rhodeo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (4) vs (11) Rhodeo
Rhodeo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rhodeo trying to control the position.
Le Boulder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodeo trying to control the position.
Le Boulder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Le Boulder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rhodeo for as long as he can get away with.
Rhodeo has control of Le Boulder's left arm, preventing Le Boulder from doing any damage.
Rhodeo wants to sweep here but Le Boulder controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Rhodeo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Le Boulder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Le Boulder looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
Le Boulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rhodeo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Le Boulder wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Rhodeo working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Le Boulder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Le Boulder postures up.
Rhodeo managing to control the position.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rhodeo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Le Boulder's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (4) vs (13) Rhodeo
Le Boulder looking for a sweep. Not yet Le Boulder, not yet.
Le Boulder is trying to control the position but Rhodeo postures up. #T10#
Le Boulder wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Boulder controlling Rhodeo's posture.
Rhodeo won't allow Le Boulder to sweep him here.
Le Boulder 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: Le Boulder (6) vs (13) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Le Boulder pulls his head out easily.
Rhodeo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T11#
Le Boulder trying to control the pace.
Rhodeo is positioning himself well to prevent Le Boulder advancing to mount.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Le Boulder has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rhodeo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder trying to control the pace. #T12#
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position.
Le Boulder content to control rather than advance.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Le Boulder is working away from the top position though.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Le Boulder prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Le Boulder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position.
Rhodeo trying to hold on to Le Boulder's head to control him but Le Boulder postures up.
#T14#
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo is looking to control Le Boulder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position.
Le Boulder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhodeo wins on points by 13 to 6.
Dusty Rhodeo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fantasy Threads, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 263 Johnson vs Solo
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Robert Kelly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 21 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kelly clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Rhodeo jumps guard.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Kelly is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kelly pushes down on Rhodeo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rhodeo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy.
Rhodeo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Rhodeo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
Rhodeo keeps trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Kelly advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (3) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
Kelly tries to move to mount but Rhodeo blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Kelly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kelly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
Rhodeo is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Kelly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kelly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Kelly gets to mount! Rhodeo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kelly (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo wants to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
Rhodeo is squirming around, avoiding Kelly's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Kelly looking to secure an arm triangle but Rhodeo defends it well. #SUB#
Kelly working for a submission but Rhodeo is keeping him at bay.
Kelly wants to control the pace but Rhodeo is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Kelly is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rhodeo is surviving well by controlling Kelly's body position as best he can. #T4#
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Kelly postures up.
Rhodeo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kelly avoids the attempt from Rhodeo to control.#SUB#
Kelly has hold of Rhodeo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rhodeo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Kelly is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rhodeo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rhodeo regains half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back.
Kelly is looking to advance position but Rhodeo won't allow it.
Rhodeo trying to control here.
Kelly wants to free his trapped foot but Rhodeo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rhodeo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rhodeo is controlling Kelly's posture.#T6#
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rhodeo has Kelly pulled in close to control his posture.
Rhodeo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kelly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (5) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.
Rhodeo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7##SUB#
Kelly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rhodeo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kelly looking for a sweep. Not yet Kelly, not yet. #SUB#
Kelly working for a triangle but Rhodeo defends it easily.
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.
Rhodeo stays in close to Kelly's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Kelly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rhodeo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rhodeo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T8#
Kelly keeping full guard, as Rhodeo tries to pass.
Rhodeo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kelly seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rhodeo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (5) vs (5) Rhodeo
Kelly is letting Rhodeo control him for a moment.
Kelly stops Rhodeo from passing to mount.
Rhodeo wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy.
Rhodeo advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kelly (5) vs (7) Rhodeo#T9#
Rhodeo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kelly stops Rhodeo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rhodeo content just to control the position here.
Kelly stops Rhodeo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kelly tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Rhodeo controlling the position easily from mount.
Kelly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rhodeo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kelly is trying to escape the mount.
Kelly has given up his back. Will we see Rhodeo going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kelly (5) vs (10) Rhodeo#T11#
Rhodeo controlling the position well here. Kelly rolled but Rhodeo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kelly tries to roll but Rhodeo sticks to his back.
Rhodeo has good solid back control here.
Rhodeo struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T12#
I really don't envy Kelly right now.
Rhodeo controlling from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rhodeo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kelly can't escape the position.
#T13#
Rhodeo controls the position.
Kelly is really stuck here.
Rhodeo controlling the position well here. Kelly rolled but Rhodeo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kelly tries to break free.
Kelly rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rhodeo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kelly is not content to let Rhodeo control the position.#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kelly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rhodeo. #T14#
Kelly is looking for a sweep. Rhodeo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rhodeo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo prevents Kelly from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhodeo wins on points by 10 to 5.
Dusty Rhodeo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SSG 260 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 21 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rhodeo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rhodeo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sticks (0) vs (4) Rhodeo
Rhodeo working away.
Sticks is looking to regain half guard here but Rhodeo keeps moving and retains side control.
Sticks wants to control but Rhodeo postures up.
Rhodeo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sticks's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rhodeo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sticks has one of Rhodeo's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Rhodeo controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Rhodeo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticks prevents Rhodeo from improving position.
Rhodeo trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo slows the pace down. #T1#
Rhodeo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sticks tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rhodeo easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sticks (0) vs (6) Rhodeo
Rhodeo wants to take Sticks's back but he can't do it this time.
Sticks tries to hold on but Rhodeo postures up.
Sticks is squirming around, avoiding Rhodeo's attempts to control the action.
Sticks wants to control but Rhodeo is having none of it.
Rhodeo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rhodeo controlling his opponent.
Rhodeo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sticks tries to hold on but Rhodeo pushes him away. #T2#
Rhodeo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sticks is looking to escape.
Sticks is controlling an arm, preventing Rhodeo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sticks tries to hold on but Rhodeo postures up.
Rhodeo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sticks wants to control but Rhodeo is having none of it.
Rhodeo wants to take Sticks's back here but Sticks is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rhodeo controlling his opponent. #T3#
It looks like Rhodeo 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.
Sticks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 3Band MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rhodeo wants to take his opponent's back but Sticks doesn't allow it.
Rhodeo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks tries to hold on but Rhodeo postures up.
Sticks is squirming around, avoiding Rhodeo's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Rhodeo controlling the pace for now.
Rhodeo tries to control but Sticks wriggling away.
Rhodeo controlling from mount.
Sticks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sticks wants to control but Rhodeo is having none of it.
Sticks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sticks trying to control but Rhodeo postures up.
Sticks wants to improve his position but Rhodeo is controlling well.
Sticks wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping busy.
Rhodeo slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Rhodeo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (9) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control the position but Sticks is working away.
Sticks regains half guard.#SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhodeo pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sticks is doing well to control the position and prevent Rhodeo from advancing to side control.
Rhodeo is trying to control the action in half guard but Sticks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.
Sticks trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rhodeo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (12) Rhodeo
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Sticks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sticks stops Rhodeo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rhodeo tries to control but Sticks wriggling away.
Rhodeo controlling his opponent.
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sticks manages to control the position for a moment.
Sticks tries to lock up and control but Rhodeo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sticks is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T7#
Rhodeo controlling his opponent.
Rhodeo is continuing to stall.
Rhodeo avoids the attempt from Sticks to control.
Rhodeo controlling from the full mount.
Sticks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rhodeo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (15) Rhodeo
Sticks tries to improve position but can't.
Rhodeo controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Sticks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Sticks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.
Rhodeo wants to take a breather but Sticks is having none of it.
Rhodeo wants to pass to mount but Sticks is defending the position.
Sticks keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
Rhodeo is trying to control the action in half guard but Sticks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but Sticks defending well. #SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Rhodeo stalling.
Rhodeo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sticks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sticks is looking to control Rhodeo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sticks avoid being mounted?
Sticks tries to get to full guard but Rhodeo has control of the leg.
Rhodeo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (18) Rhodeo
Sticks wants to control but Rhodeo is having none of it.
Sticks 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: Sticks (2) vs (18) Rhodeo
Rhodeo pulls Sticks in close to his closed guard and prevents Sticks from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rhodeo is trying to keep Sticks in close.
#T10#
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Sticks passes Rhodeo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sticks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rhodeo is just riding it out for now. Sticks eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sticks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rhodeo is just riding it out for now. Sticks eventually gives up the hold.
Sticks prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.#SUB#
Sticks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rhodeo sees it coming and defends easily.
Sticks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Sticks has control of the leg. #SUB#
Sticks wants to work for an arm triangle but Rhodeo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rhodeo keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Sticks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Sticks wants to work for an arm triangle but Rhodeo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sticks wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy.
Sticks is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Sticks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rhodeo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rhodeo manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Rhodeo looking to control.
#SUB#
Sticks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sticks stopping the sweep attempt from Rhodeo.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rhodeo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rhodeo controls Sticks momentarily but Sticks frees himself.
Rhodeo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T13##SUB#
Sticks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Rhodeo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sticks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sticks trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Sticks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rhodeo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sticks has Rhodeo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (20) Rhodeo
Rhodeo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14##SUB#
Sticks has his foot on Rhodeo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodeo works his way back into a safe position though.
Sticks has his hands on Rhodeo's head, controlling the position.
Rhodeo trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Sticks being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Sticks has his foot on Rhodeo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodeo works his way back into a safe position though.
Sticks is trying to control the position but Rhodeo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo passes Sticks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rhodeo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sticks controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sticks continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhodeo wins on points by 20 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dusty Rhodeo made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SSG 246 Bar vs Doe
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 20 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Black tries to keep at a distance but Rhodeo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rhodeo tries to pull guard but Black won't allow it.
Rhodeo is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rhodeo down to the mat. Rhodeo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Black closes the distance and pushes Rhodeo back into the cage.#TD2#
Black has hold of one of Rhodeo's legs. Rhodeo is fighting the takedown attempt but Black gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (2) Black
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rhodeo working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black advances to half guard.
Rhodeo is positioning himself well to prevent Black advancing to mount.
Rhodeo wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
#T1#
Rhodeo has his hands clasped together around Black's back. He's all about the action.
Rhodeo trying to control but Black postures up.
Rhodeo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo is trying is best to control the position here.
Black slows the pace down in half guard.
Rhodeo won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Black looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Black trying to control the action but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Black is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Black sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Black trying to pass the guard but Rhodeo defending well.
Rhodeo gets back to full guard.
Rhodeo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (2) vs (2) Black
Rhodeo trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (2) Black#T3#
Rhodeo wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rhodeo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Black is not content to let Rhodeo control the position.
Rhodeo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rhodeo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Rhodeo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rhodeo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rhodeo is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rhodeo is stalling here. Black is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rhodeo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Black has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (6) Black#SUB2#
Black is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rhodeo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rhodeo manages to get back to half guard.#T5#
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo is working hard here to advance position.
Black wants to pass the guard but Rhodeo is defending well.
Rhodeo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rhodeo.
Black trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Black trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Rhodeo is pulling down on Black's head. It's preventing any offense from Black, at least for the moment.
Black pushes down on Rhodeo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Black is looking for a kimura but Rhodeo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rhodeo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodeo is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?
Black is keen to just control but Rhodeo is a slippery customer.
Black works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (9) Black
Rhodeo working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Rhodeo is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
Black pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rhodeo is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Black is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rhodeo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rhodeo is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Rhodeo wants to control but Black is having none of it.
Rhodeo 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.#T8#
Black is looking to advance position but Rhodeo won't allow it.
Black is trying to control the action in half guard but Rhodeo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard.
Black is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (12) Black#SUB2#
Rhodeo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Black.
Black is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Black can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rhodeo is looking to escape.
Black with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T9#
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Black postures up.
Black can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rhodeo is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Black looking for a guillotine from mount but Rhodeo is having none of it.
Rhodeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rhodeo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Rhodeo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rhodeo is not content to let Black control the position.#T10#
Black passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (15) Black
Black trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position but Black isn't that keen on the idea.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Rhodeo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rhodeo trying to control here.
Rhodeo gets full guard.
Black won't allow Rhodeo to sweep him here.
Black slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (18) Black
Black wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy. #T11#
Black controlling the position.
Rhodeo is not content to let Black control the position.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.
Black wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it. #T12#
Rhodeo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Black's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rhodeo manages to get to full guard.
Rhodeo pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
Black wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rhodeo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Black is fighting to break Rhodeo's control of his arms but Rhodeo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Black is fighting to break Rhodeo's control of his arms but Rhodeo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rhodeo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Black sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Black wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Rhodeo looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black wins on points by 18 to 5.
Our winner, Excalam Black, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Rhodeo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Pawlikowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rhodeo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rhodeo controlling the action here.
Rhodeo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pawlikowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Rhodeo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo prevents Pawlikowski from improving his position.
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but Pawlikowski defending well. #SUB#
Rhodeo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pawlikowski is just riding it out for now. Rhodeo eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Rhodeo tries to pass to full mount but Pawlikowski defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pawlikowski is looking for a sweep. Rhodeo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rhodeo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rhodeo looking to control but Pawlikowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pawlikowski can't escape the position.
Pawlikowski tries to lock up and control but Rhodeo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo is looking to work his way around to Pawlikowski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Rhodeo is working hard here to advance position.
Pawlikowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Rhodeo has a good base and remains in mount.
Pawlikowski has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Rhodeo working for a guillotine from mount but Pawlikowski is in no mood to give up.
Pawlikowski is working to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo looking to control but Pawlikowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pawlikowski trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rhodeo wants to take his opponent's back but Pawlikowski doesn't allow it. #T3#
Pawlikowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rhodeo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pawlikowski is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Rhodeo wants to finish this one by submission but Pawlikowski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rhodeo.
Pawlikowski wants to get back to his feet.
Rhodeo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pawlikowski is holding on tight.
Pawlikowski working to try and regain half guard.
Rhodeo fails to advance to Pawlikowski's back.
Rhodeo wants to control the pace but Pawlikowski is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Rhodeo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB#
Rhodeo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pawlikowski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pawlikowski shrugs it off.
Rhodeo mounts Pawlikowski! Really nice guard pass there!
Pawlikowski is controlling an arm, preventing Rhodeo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pawlikowski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Rhodeo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Rhodeo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Pawlikowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pawlikowski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pawlikowski is keeping the position for now.
Pawlikowski keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pawlikowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pawlikowski striking off his back but it's not causing Rhodeo any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pawlikowski's guard.
Pawlikowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pawlikowski tries to get to full guard but Rhodeo has control of the leg. #T1#
Rhodeo uses his free foot to push down on Pawlikowski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pawlikowski.
Rhodeo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rhodeo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rhodeo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pawlikowski is looking to escape.
Pawlikowski is trying to escape the mount but Rhodeo keeps good control and instead manages to take Pawlikowski's back.
#SUB#
Rhodeo working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rhodeo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T2##SUB#
Rhodeo is cranking Pawlikowski's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Pawlikowski! He's tightened the choke and Pawlikowski is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dusty Rhodeo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dusty Rhodeo thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 26 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 20 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rhodeo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rhodeo circles away.
Orion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Globo Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rhodeo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orion.
Rhodeo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orion.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Orion closes the distance and pushes Rhodeo back into the cage.
Rhodeo gets underhooks to prevent Orion's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Rhodeo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Orion is trying to keep an underhook but Rhodeo manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Rhodeo
Orion is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rhodeo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion trying to control here.
Rhodeo stalling. #T1#
Rhodeo wants to pass to mount but Orion is defending the position.
Orion is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orion! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Rhodeo
Orion manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rhodeo is pressing down on Orion's thigh, looking to free his foot. Orion is holding on for now. #T2#
Orion is looking to improve his position.
Orion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rhodeo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rhodeo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (4) vs (5) Rhodeo
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Orion gets his hands free.
Orion controlling well, preventing Rhodeo from escaping the position.
Orion is trying to stick to Rhodeo's back but Rhodeo is turning into Orion. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Orion's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rhodeo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (4) vs (7) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Rhodeo tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo is fighting to break Orion's control of his arms but Orion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rhodeo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.#T4#
Rhodeo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orion working a defensive guard here.
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Orion is pulling down on Rhodeo's head to control his posture.
Rhodeo tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard. #T5#
Rhodeo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rhodeo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Orion can't keep his opponent in guard - Rhodeo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rhodeo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (10) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control but Orion is having none of it. #T6#
Orion is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rhodeo tries to take Orion's back but instead Orion uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T7#
Rhodeo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rhodeo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Orion! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (13) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rhodeo avoids the attempt from Orion to control.
Rhodeo tries to take Orion's back but instead Orion uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rhodeo controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8##SUB2#
Rhodeo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rhodeo is taking a breather. Orion 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.
Rhodeo is looking to advance position but Orion won't allow it.
Rhodeo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (16) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T9#
Rhodeo trying to control the position but Orion is working away.
Rhodeo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Orion will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rhodeo happy to just control the position for now.
Orion keeps Rhodeo under control for a moment.#T10#
Orion seems a little lost for a moment, as Rhodeo dominates the positioning.
Rhodeo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Orion! Score +2 for reaching mount: Orion (4) vs (18) Rhodeo
Orion tries to lock up and control but Rhodeo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rhodeo looking to take Orion's back but Orion rolls and after a scramble, Orion ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Orion to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (6) vs (18) Rhodeo
Rhodeo being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
Rhodeo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Orion controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rhodeo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orion is one step ahead there.
Orion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rhodeo holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Orion being controlled here momentarily.
Rhodeo working a defensive guard but Orion passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orion in particular looking to stall.
Orion seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rhodeo for as long as he can get away with.
Rhodeo wants to control but Orion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rhodeo wants to improve his position but Orion is controlling well.
Orion is keen to just control but Rhodeo is a slippery customer.#T13#
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Orion passes into side control, despite Rhodeo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (9) vs (18) Rhodeo
Rhodeo stops Orion from passing to mount.
Rhodeo is trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo wants to control but Orion postures up.#SUB#
Orion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T14#
Rhodeo trying to control but Orion flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Orion (12) vs (18) Rhodeo
Rhodeo's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Orion's hands.
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Orion gets his hands free.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Orion is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rhodeo is defending well though. Orion let's go of the attempt for now.
Rhodeo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhodeo wins on points by 18 to 12.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dusty Rhodeo made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SSG 231 Feet vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 19 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Pushkin has closed the distance and engaged Rhodeo in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Pushkin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Pushkin jumps guard.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pushkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Pushkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rhodeo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhodeo pushing down on Pushkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin tries to get to full guard but Rhodeo has control of the leg.
Well, if Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo is looking to advance position but Pushkin won't allow it. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rhodeo in particular looking to stall.
Pushkin is looking to improve his position.
Rhodeo is controlling the pace.
Pushkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodeo controlling the action here.
Rhodeo prevents Pushkin from improving his position.#T2#
Rhodeo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo is looking to advance position but Pushkin won't allow it.
Pushkin is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Rhodeo seems content to control.#T3#
Pushkin wants to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rhodeo.
Pushkin is concentrating on defense, preventing Rhodeo from advancing position.
Rhodeo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pushkin keeps working. #SUB#
Pushkin looking for submissions off his back.
Pushkin regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Pushkin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pushkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pushkin being controlled here, momentarily.
Rhodeo trying to control but Pushkin is working from the bottom.
Pushkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rhodeo content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Rhodeo postures up.
Rhodeo content to stall in guard here.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pushkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pushkin 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.
Pushkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pushkin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rhodeo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pushkin is pulling down on Rhodeo's head. It's preventing any offense from Rhodeo, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pushkin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (2) vs (0) Rhodeo#T6#
Rhodeo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pushkin is one step ahead there.
Rhodeo controls Pushkin momentarily but Pushkin frees himself.
Pushkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Pushkin tries to pass.
Pushkin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pushkin stopping the sweep attempt from Rhodeo.
Pushkin content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Rhodeo controls Pushkin momentarily but Pushkin frees himself.
Pushkin preventing the sweep.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Rhodeo being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pushkin passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (5) vs (0) Rhodeo#T8#
Pushkin happy to just control the position for now.
Pushkin tries to move to mount but Rhodeo blocks the move with his legs.
Pushkin wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Pushkin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rhodeo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pushkin is looking to take a break and control but Rhodeo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pushkin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pushkin wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy.
Pushkin is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Pushkin seems content to control.
Pushkin is trying to control the action in half guard but Rhodeo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Pushkin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rhodeo is controlling Pushkin's trapped leg to prevent Pushkin from advancing to side control.
Pushkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rhodeo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rhodeo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rhodeo controlling the position.
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
Rhodeo looking to control.
#T11#
Rhodeo pulls Pushkin in close to prevent any damage.
Pushkin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rhodeo is trying to keep Pushkin in close.
Pushkin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Pushkin is proving a slippery customer.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rhodeo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pushkin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Rhodeo 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.
Pushkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo wants to sweep here but Pushkin controlling him for the moment.
Rhodeo has his hands on Pushkin's head, controlling the position.
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13##SUB2#
Rhodeo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pushkin is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rhodeo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Pushkin tries to pass.
Pushkin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rhodeo controlling Pushkin's posture.
Pushkin postures up.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pushkin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rhodeo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pushkin (5) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo controlling from the top position.
Rhodeo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pushkin (5) vs (5) Rhodeo
Pushkin is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo trying to control the position but Pushkin is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Pushkin is heads and Rhodeo is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Pushkin takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
After winning the bout, Aleksandr Pushkin 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 222 Cahute vs Philbert
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 32 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 18 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lima looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rhodeo tries to counter with a clinch but Lima shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Rhodeo rushes Lima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Lima gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is trying to control but Lima manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position but Lima isn't that keen on the idea.
Lima looking to control but Rhodeo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Lima postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Lima working for a submission but Rhodeo is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rhodeo holds on for dear life, controlling Lima's posture momentarily.
Lima avoids the attempt from Rhodeo to control.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rhodeo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rhodeo keeps trying to improve his position.
Lima takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rhodeo working to try and regain half guard.
Rhodeo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lima tries to pass to full mount but Rhodeo defends it. #T2#
Lima works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (8) vs (0) Rhodeo
Lima forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lima (11) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control but not successfully.
Lima really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rhodeo.#SUB#
Lima is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rhodeo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Lima gets his hands free. #T3#
Rhodeo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Rhodeo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rhodeo tries to roll but Lima sticks to his back.
Lima controls the position.
Rhodeo trying to control the action but Lima just sinks the hooks in.
Rhodeo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lima haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lima trying to control.#SUB#
Lima has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rhodeo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4#
Rhodeo just trying to survive but Lima is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lima seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Rhodeo is having to fend off submission attempts from Lima, who is looking to sink in the choke. Lima doesn't have the hooks in though and Rhodeo manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (11) vs (2) Rhodeo
Lima is trying to control the position but Rhodeo postures up.
Lima is really struggling to control Rhodeo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lima being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Lima keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully.
Lima trying to control the position.
Rhodeo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rhodeo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima pulls Rhodeo in close to his closed guard and prevents Rhodeo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rhodeo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lima keeping full guard, as Rhodeo tries to pass. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a triangle but Rhodeo pushes his legs off easily.
#T7##SUB#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rhodeo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhodeo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rhodeo is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Rhodeo 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.#T8#
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima is trying to keep Rhodeo in close.
Rhodeo wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Rhodeo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rhodeo postures up.
Rhodeo trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #T9#
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhodeo is stalling in the full guard.
Lima keeping full guard, as Rhodeo tries to pass. #T10#
Rhodeo controlling from the top position.
Rhodeo trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo looking to pass the guard.
Lima trying to control the position.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB#
Lima working for a triangle but Rhodeo defends it easily.
#SUB#
Lima has his foot on Rhodeo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodeo works his way back into a safe position though.
Rhodeo forces his way into half guard.
Lima is not content to let Rhodeo control the position.
Rhodeo slows the pace down in half guard.
Rhodeo tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it. #T12#
Lima tries to get to full guard but Rhodeo has control of the leg.
Rhodeo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rhodeo is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Lima tries to roll over but Rhodeo keeps him under control.
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well. #T13#
Lima wants to improve his position but Rhodeo is controlling well.
Rhodeo is taking a breather. Lima 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.
Lima gets full guard.
Rhodeo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (11) vs (5) Rhodeo
Lima is being controlled here. #T14#
Lima is trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rhodeo has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (11) vs (7) Rhodeo
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodeo controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 208 McCain vs Feet
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Harry Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 18 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kane rushes Rhodeo and presses him up against the cage.
Rhodeo is trying to pull guard but Kane has him pressed against the cage.
Rhodeo tries to pull guard but Kane won't allow it.
Rhodeo is trying to pull guard but Kane has him pressed against the cage.
Harry Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Rhodeo.
Kane is pressed up against the cage. Rhodeo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kane down to the mat. Kane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Kane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kane passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rhodeo! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Rhodeo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane wants to take his opponent's back but Rhodeo doesn't allow it.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Kane pushes him away. #SUB#
Kane with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kane avoids the attempt from Rhodeo to control.#T1##SUB#
Kane is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rhodeo is surviving well by controlling Kane's body position as best he can.
Kane wants to take Rhodeo's back but he can't do it this time.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Kane pushes him away.
Rhodeo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kane pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rhodeo regains half guard.
Rhodeo is looking to control Kane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Rhodeo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Kane's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Rhodeo working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rhodeo being controlled here, momentarily.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Kane wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Kane looking to sit in guard and control but Rhodeo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (5) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rhodeo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kane trying to control the position here. #T4#
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo is stalling in the full guard.
Kane controlling Rhodeo's posture.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Kane is trying to keep Rhodeo in close.
Kane pulls Rhodeo in close to his closed guard and prevents Rhodeo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kane'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.#T6#
Rhodeo trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rhodeo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rhodeo wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane managing to control the position. #T7#
Rhodeo looking to pass the guard.
Kane trying to control the position here.
Rhodeo looking to sit in guard and control but Kane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (7) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is controlling Kane's posture.
Rhodeo is trying to keep Kane in close.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Kane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kane defends it easily.
Kane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rhodeo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Rhodeo is pulling down on Kane's head to control his posture.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane 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.
Rhodeo looking to control.
Kane looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10##SUB#
Kane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Kane trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Kane controlling from the top position.
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kane trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom. #T11#
Rhodeo being controlled here, momentarily.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Rhodeo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Rhodeo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully. #T12#
Kane is stalling in the full guard.
Rhodeo pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kane sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Rhodeo doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Kane paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Rhodeo - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dusty Rhodeo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dusty Rhodeo made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SSG 200 Thumb vs Chai
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rhodeo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hill walks away with a smile on his face. Rhodeo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Rhodeo has Hill up against the cage in a clinch.
Rhodeo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hill walks away with a smile on his face. Rhodeo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Hill pushes Rhodeo up against the cage in a clinch.
Rhodeo is working for takedown but Hill is calmly controlling the position for now.
Scott Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Rhodeo.
Rhodeo tries to pull guard but Hill holds him up against the cage and eventually Rhodeo drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Rhodeo decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hill 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.#SUB2#
Hill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhodeo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hill has managed to get both his arms back between Rhodeo's legs - danger averted.
Hill being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Rhodeo can't keep his opponent in guard - Hill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hill prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Hill trying to pass the guard but Rhodeo defending well. #SUB#
Hill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hill wants to work for an arm triangle but Rhodeo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hill prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rhodeo is looking to control Hill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Hill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rhodeo gets back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hill'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.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard. #T3#
Rhodeo trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hill wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rhodeo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rhodeo is just riding it out for now. Hill eventually gives up the hold.
Rhodeo is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Rhodeo is holding on to half guard well.
Rhodeo is looking to control Hill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?
Rhodeo is trying to control but Hill passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (3) vs (0) Rhodeo#SUB#
Hill tries for a kimura but Rhodeo is defending well.
Rhodeo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rhodeo wants to control but Hill is keeping busy.
#T5##SUB#
Hill seems to be working for a kimura but Rhodeo defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hill is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rhodeo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hill. #SUB#
Hill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.
Hill content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rhodeo trying to control but Hill postures up.
#T6#
Hill is controlling the pace.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep. Hill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rhodeo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rhodeo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rhodeo controls Hill momentarily but Hill frees himself.
Hill trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Hill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rhodeo has his hands on Hill's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Hill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhodeo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hill has managed to get both his arms back between Rhodeo's legs - danger averted.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
Hill passes Rhodeo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hill wants to free his trapped foot but Rhodeo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rhodeo trying to control here.
#T8#
Hill passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rhodeo! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (6) vs (0) Rhodeo#SUB#
Hill goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rhodeo turns into him and now he's in Hill's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (6) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo looking to pass the guard.
Rhodeo trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.
Hill managing to control the position. #T9#
Hill keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully.
Hill wants to sweep here but Rhodeo controlling him for the moment.
Rhodeo 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.
Hill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rhodeo trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Hill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rhodeo stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.#T10#
Rhodeo stands and throws Hill's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (6) vs (5) Rhodeo
Hill is looking to reverse the position.
Rhodeo just content to control the position.
Hill is trying to improve his position.
Hill stops Rhodeo from passing to mount.
Hill tries to bench press Rhodeo off him but Rhodeo keeps the position.
Rhodeo advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hill (6) vs (7) Rhodeo
Rhodeo fails to move to back control. #T11#
Hill sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rhodeo in particular looking to stall.
Hill is concentrating on defense, preventing Rhodeo from advancing position.
Hill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rhodeo is working away from the top position though.
Rhodeo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (6) vs (10) Rhodeo
Rhodeo controlling from the full mount.
Hill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hill regains half guard.
Rhodeo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Rhodeo is thwarting Hill's attempts to control the position.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hill tries to roll over but Rhodeo keeps him under control.
Rhodeo controlling the action here.#T13#
Hill is refusing to be controlled, as Rhodeo sits in half guard.
Rhodeo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Rhodeo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rhodeo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Hill is doing well to control the position and prevent Rhodeo from advancing to side control.
Rhodeo trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rhodeo controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hill wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhodeo wins on points by 10 to 6.
An out of breath and clearly excited Dusty Rhodeo thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SSG 192 Schaubi vs Bik
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Maximus swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhodeo.#TD#
Maximus drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Maximus won't allow Rhodeo to sweep him here.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Rhodeo is keeping the position.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.#T1#
Maximus won't allow Rhodeo to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo controls Maximus momentarily but Maximus frees himself. #SUB2#
Rhodeo working for a triangle but Maximus defends it easily.
Rhodeo is pulling down on Maximus's head. It's preventing any offense from Maximus, at least for the moment.
Maximus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodeo 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#
Rhodeo looking for a guillotine here but Maximus defends easily.
#T2#
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maximus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rhodeo is still trying to improve position.
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rhodeo 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.#T3##SUB2#
Rhodeo working for a triangle but Maximus defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Maximus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhodeo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximus has managed to get both his arms back between Rhodeo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rhodeo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maximus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rhodeo being controlled here, momentarily.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass.
Maximus preventing the sweep. #T4#
Maximus 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.
Rhodeo is trying to keep Maximus in close.
Maximus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.
Rhodeo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there. #T5#
Maximus controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a triangle but Maximus pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
Rhodeo controls Maximus momentarily but Maximus frees himself.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Maximus passes Rhodeo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maximus prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Maximus seems content to control.
Rhodeo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Maximus moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is trying to escape the position but Maximus is controlling the position.
Rhodeo is trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maximus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rhodeo tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus not doing much here.
Maximus prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.#T8#
Maximus is taking a breather. Rhodeo 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.
Maximus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maximus content to control rather than advance.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rhodeo! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (8) vs (0) Rhodeo
Maximus avoids the attempt from Rhodeo to control.
Rhodeo is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rhodeo is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Rhodeo is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Maximus postures up.
Rhodeo regains half guard.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Rhodeo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Further stalling from Maximus.
Maximus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rhodeo! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (11) vs (0) Rhodeo#T11#
Rhodeo is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maximus prevents Rhodeo from getting the reversal.
Rhodeo wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Maximus works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (14) vs (0) Rhodeo#T12#
Rhodeo tries to break free.
Rhodeo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rhodeo holding both Maximus 's hands and preventing any damage.
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Maximus gets his hands free.
Rhodeo tries to escape the position.
Maximus controlling the position well here. Rhodeo rolled but Maximus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Maximus has the hooks in. Rhodeo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T13#
Maximus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rhodeo.
Rhodeo tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rhodeo tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rhodeo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
Rhodeo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maximus has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (17) vs (0) Rhodeo
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus wants to take Rhodeo's back but he can't do it this time.
Rhodeo is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 17 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alexander Maximus waved his t-shirt featuring Silverback Sweatshop's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSG 183 Sadiq vs Gomes
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 17 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Anno Bik!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rhodeo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bik swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Bik rushes Rhodeo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Rhodeo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Bik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhodeo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bik has managed to get both his arms back between Rhodeo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bik drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rhodeo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rhodeo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rhodeo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rhodeo (4) vs (0) Bik
Bik is looking to reverse the position.
Bik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rhodeo controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bik sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Rhodeo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bik looking for a sweep. Not yet Bik, not yet. #SUB2#
Bik looking for a guillotine here but Rhodeo defends easily.
Rhodeo pushes down on Bik's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bik trying to control here.
#T2#
Rhodeo is looking to advance position but Bik won't allow it.
Bik tries to get to full guard but Rhodeo has control of the leg.
Well, if Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo continues to stall.
Bik wants to improve his position but Rhodeo is controlling well.
Rhodeo is controlling the pace.
Rhodeo wants to pass to mount but Bik is defending the position. #T3#
Rhodeo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Bik looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bik looking for submissions off his back.
Bik tries to get to full guard but Rhodeo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bik moves into full guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Bik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rhodeo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhodeo is stalling in the full guard.
Rhodeo passes Bik's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rhodeo trying to mount his opponent but Bik defends it.
Bik wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bik looking for submissions off his back.
Rhodeo content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Bik wants to improve his position but Rhodeo is controlling well.
Rhodeo stalling. #SUB2#
Bik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhodeo pulls his head out easily.
Rhodeo is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Bik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhodeo pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Rhodeo controlling the pace.
Rhodeo'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.
Bik is looking to improve his position.
Rhodeo controlling the pace.
Rhodeo is thwarting Bik's attempts to control the position.
Rhodeo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Bik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bik gets full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Bik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rhodeo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rhodeo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rhodeo looking to pass the guard.
Rhodeo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Bik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rhodeo defends well.
Bik is trying to control the position but Rhodeo postures up. #SUB2#
Bik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning inform us that Bik has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T8#
Rhodeo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Bik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rhodeo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (4) vs (2) Bik
Bik trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rhodeo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bik thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rhodeo pulls Bik in to control the position. #T9#
Bik tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Rhodeo working a defensive guard here.
Rhodeo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rhodeo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (6) vs (2) Bik
Rhodeo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rhodeo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (9) vs (2) Bik
Bik can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhodeo controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Bik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rhodeo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rhodeo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bik! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rhodeo (11) vs (2) Bik
Bik can't escape the position.
Rhodeo fails to move to back control.
Bik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bik is trying to escape the mount but Rhodeo keeps good control and instead manages to take Bik's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rhodeo (14) vs (2) Bik#T11#
I would not like to be Bik right now.
Bik breaks Rhodeo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (14) vs (4) Bik
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Bik from controlling successfully.
Bik preventing the sweep.
Rhodeo 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: Rhodeo (16) vs (4) Bik
Rhodeo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (19) vs (4) Bik
Rhodeo controls the position from side control.
More hug and hope from Rhodeo.#T12#
Bik is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Bik's face as Rhodeo controls the position.
Bik is looking to reverse the position.
Rhodeo trying to control the position but Bik is working away.
Rhodeo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bik is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Rhodeo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rhodeo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bik wants to control but Rhodeo postures up.#T13#
Bik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodeo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rhodeo tries to move to mount but Bik blocks the move with his legs.
Rhodeo staying calm.
Rhodeo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bik regains half guard.#T14#
Rhodeo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bik is looking to control Rhodeo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bik avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Bik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bik tries to get to full guard but Rhodeo has control of the leg.
Rhodeo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bik wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhodeo takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dusty Rhodeo made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SSG 176 Chai vs Gerbandi
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rhodeo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gascoigne to the ground. Rhodeo is now in Gascoigne's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gascoigne has control of Rhodeo's left arm, preventing Rhodeo from doing any damage.
Rhodeo sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo controlling from the top position.
Gascoigne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Gascoigne 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: Gascoigne (2) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is controlling Gascoigne's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rhodeo wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping busy.
Gascoigne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rhodeo has his hands clasped together around Gascoigne's back. He's all about the action.
Gascoigne is looking to take a break and control but Rhodeo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gascoigne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Gascoigne is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.
Rhodeo is trying to control but Gascoigne passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (5) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gascoigne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rhodeo holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Rhodeo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Rhodeo is looking to control Gascoigne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?
Rhodeo won't allow Gascoigne to pass to mount.
Gascoigne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gascoigne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gascoigne is working hard here to advance position.
Gascoigne not doing much here.
Rhodeo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gascoigne is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Gascoigne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gascoigne prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Gascoigne is trying to control. Rhodeo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rhodeo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascoigne trying to control from half guard but Rhodeo is working away.
Gascoigne is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Rhodeo is holding on to half guard well.
Gascoigne prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Gascoigne perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gascoigne works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (8) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gascoigne controlling the position easily from mount.
Gascoigne tries to control but Rhodeo wriggling away. #T6#
Rhodeo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Gascoigne pushes him away.
Rhodeo holds on for dear life, controlling Gascoigne's posture momentarily.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Gascoigne postures up.
Gascoigne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Gascoigne postures up.
Gascoigne controlling from mount. #T7#
Rhodeo tries to reverse the position but Gascoigne maintains control.
Gascoigne fails to take his opponent's back.
Rhodeo tries to lock up and control but Gascoigne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gascoigne content just to control the position here.
Rhodeo wants to control but Gascoigne is having none of it.
Gascoigne fails to take his opponent's back.
Gascoigne content just to control the position here.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Gascoigne pushes him away. #T8#
Gascoigne trying to control but Rhodeo is having none of it.
Rhodeo tries to lock up and control but Gascoigne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Gascoigne controlling from mount.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Gascoigne pushes him away.
Gascoigne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rhodeo gets back to half guard.#T9#
Rhodeo gets full guard.
Rhodeo looking to control.
Rhodeo pulls Gascoigne in close to his closed guard and prevents Gascoigne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascoigne's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gascoigne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo managing to control the position. #T11#
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gascoigne seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascoigne forces his way into half guard.
Rhodeo has a hand on Gascoigne's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gascoigne takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (11) vs (2) Rhodeo
Gascoigne looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rhodeo tries to lock up and control but Gascoigne 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.#T12#
Rhodeo is working to get back to half guard.
Gascoigne controlling his opponent.
Rhodeo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rhodeo wants to control but Gascoigne is having none of it.
Rhodeo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rhodeo keeps trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo wants to hold on but Gascoigne pushes him away.#T13#
Gascoigne prevents Rhodeo from getting the reversal.
Gascoigne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gascoigne prevents Rhodeo from getting the reversal.
Gascoigne is stalling here but it's allowed Rhodeo to get half guard.
Gascoigne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gascoigne tries to pass to full mount but Rhodeo defends it.
Gascoigne not doing much here.
Rhodeo wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping busy.
#T14#
Rhodeo is doing well to control the position and prevent Gascoigne from advancing to side control.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Gascoigne is very close to passing his half guard.
Gascoigne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo is looking to control Gascoigne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?
Gascoigne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascoigne takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Gascoigne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rhodeo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (5) Rhodeo
Strakapoud is looking to get to half guard.
Rhodeo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Strakapoud regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.#SUB#
Strakapoud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strakapoud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodeo trying to control the pace. #T1#
Strakapoud won't allow Rhodeo to pass to mount.
Rhodeo slows the pace down in half guard.
Strakapoud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Rhodeo 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#
Strakapoud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhodeo pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Strakapoud is looking for a sweep. Rhodeo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Strakapoud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rhodeo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Rhodeo is looking to advance position but Strakapoud won't allow it.
Rhodeo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Strakapoud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rhodeo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rhodeo wants to pass to mount but Strakapoud is defending the position.
Rhodeo trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Strakapoud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Rhodeo works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (8) Rhodeo
Strakapoud is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rhodeo controlling the pace for now.
Strakapoud 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.
Rhodeo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Rhodeo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rhodeo.
Strakapoud is refusing to be controlled, as Rhodeo sits in half guard. #T4#
Strakapoud tries to roll over but Rhodeo keeps him under control.
Strakapoud slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rhodeo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rhodeo trying to control but Strakapoud is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo controlling from the top position.
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: Strakapoud (2) vs (8) Rhodeo#T5##SUB#
Strakapoud is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rhodeo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strakapoud. #SUB#
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rhodeo is holding on to half guard well.
Strakapoud is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.
Rhodeo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Strakapoud is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rhodeo sees it coming and defends easily.
Rhodeo manages to get to full guard.
Strakapoud advances to half guard. #T6#
Strakapoud is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.
Strakapoud wants to pass to mount but Rhodeo is defending the position.
Strakapoud is looking to pass Rhodeo's guard but actually Rhodeo recovers to full guard.
Strakapoud works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rhodeo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rhodeo is pulling down on Strakapoud's head to control his posture.
Strakapoud is pushing down on Rhodeo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rhodeo is fighting to maintain full guard but Strakapoud has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep. Strakapoud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rhodeo trying to control but Strakapoud postures up.
#SUB#
Strakapoud is trying to work for a kimura but Rhodeo is defending well.
#T7#
Rhodeo wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Strakapoud seems to be looking for submissions.
Rhodeo trying to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Strakapoud has control of the leg.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Strakapoud is very close to passing his half guard.
Strakapoud looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rhodeo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strakapoud's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strakapoud's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (12) Rhodeo
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rhodeo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Strakapoud rolls, trying to escape but Rhodeo keeps control of the position.
Strakapoud staying busy and making it hard for Rhodeo to control. #T8#
Rhodeo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
It looks like Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo is hanging on to Strakapoud's back as he tries to escape.
Rhodeo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Strakapoud.
Rhodeo has the hooks in. Strakapoud is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rhodeo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Strakapoud manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rhodeo's guard. Nice work there by Strakapoud.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (4) vs (12) Rhodeo
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo has control of Strakapoud's left arm, preventing Strakapoud from doing any damage.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass. #T9#
Strakapoud stands and throws Rhodeo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (7) vs (12) Rhodeo
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Strakapoud looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rhodeo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Strakapoud off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Strakapoud (7) vs (16) Rhodeo
Strakapoud tries to roll but Rhodeo sticks to his back.
Rhodeo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Strakapoud rolls, trying to escape but Rhodeo keeps control of the position.
Strakapoud is working hard here to advance position.
What can Strakapoud do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T10#
Strakapoud tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Rhodeo is riding his opponent, not letting Strakapoud buck him off.
Rhodeo has the hooks in. Strakapoud is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rhodeo has good solid back control here.
Strakapoud wants to escape the position.
#T11#
Rhodeo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rhodeo keeps control of the position as Strakapoud tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Strakapoud right now.
Strakapoud is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T12#
Strakapoud tries to escape the position.
Rhodeo trying to control.
Rhodeo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rhodeo is hanging on to Strakapoud's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Strakapoud taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Rhodeo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dusty Rhodeo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dusty Rhodeo thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SSG 165 Thumb vs Sticks
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 9 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Schaubi takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Schaubi decides to pull guard.
Rhodeo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Rhodeo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is keeping the position.
Rhodeo looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo controls Schaubi momentarily but Schaubi frees himself. #T2#
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Schaubi tries to pass.
Rhodeo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rhodeo has Schaubi pulled in close to control his posture.
Rhodeo looking to control.
Rhodeo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Schaubi advances to half guard. #T3#
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard but Schaubi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is desperately trying to improve his position but Schaubi has a good base and remains in mount.
Rhodeo tries to lock up and control but Schaubi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodeo keeps trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo tries to control the position but Schaubi now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (8) vs (0) Rhodeo
I would not like to be Rhodeo right now.
#T4#
Rhodeo tries to escape the position.
Rhodeo is still trying to improve position.
Rhodeo trying to control the hands but Schaubi won't let him.
Schaubi controlling well, preventing Rhodeo from escaping the position.
Schaubi avoiding Rhodeo 's attempts to control his hands. #T5#
Schaubi controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Rhodeo right now.
What can Rhodeo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rhodeo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rhodeo is controlling an arm, preventing Schaubi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rhodeo working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Schaubi postures up.
Rhodeo tries to improve his position but instead Schaubi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (11) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rhodeo is trying to break free.
Schaubi doesn't have the hooks in and Rhodeo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (11) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo is fighting to break Schaubi's control of his arms but Schaubi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rhodeo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Schaubi pulls Rhodeo in close to his closed guard and prevents Rhodeo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schaubi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Rhodeo 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.
Schaubi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Rhodeo tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Schaubi pulls Rhodeo in close to his closed guard and prevents Rhodeo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully.
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Schaubi is pulling down on Rhodeo's head. It's preventing any offense from Rhodeo, at least for the moment.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully. #T10#
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Rhodeo tries to pass.
Rhodeo slips nicely into half guard.
Rhodeo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a kimura but Schaubi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rhodeo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Rhodeo 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.
Schaubi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Rhodeo looking to sit in guard and control but Schaubi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (13) vs (2) Rhodeo
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rhodeo holds on and takes a little breather.
Schaubi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schaubi wants to pass the guard but Rhodeo is keeping the position.
Rhodeo looking to control but Schaubi passes into half guard.
#T12#
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard but Schaubi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (16) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is trying to control Schaubi's posture but Schaubi avoids it.
Schaubi gets to mount! Rhodeo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (18) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Schaubi pushes him away.
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodeo tries to improve his position but instead Schaubi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (21) vs (2) Rhodeo#T13#
Rhodeo is really stuck here.
Schaubi controlling the position well here. Rhodeo rolled but Schaubi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rhodeo trying to control the hands but Schaubi won't let him.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Rhodeo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Rhodeo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Schaubi not allowing Rhodeo to control his hands. #T14#
Rhodeo tries to roll but Schaubi sticks to his back.
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Schaubi gets his hands free.
Rhodeo turns into Schaubi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (21) vs (4) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is looking to pass into half guard but Schaubi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schaubi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (23) vs (4) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo has an active guard here but Schaubi has managed to pass into half guard.
Rhodeo looks winded!
Rhodeo wants to control but Schaubi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schaubi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
Abu Schaubi made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
SSG 161 Gerbandi vs Nutz
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 15 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Garyn Girith!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Girith clinches up with Rhodeo and pushes him back against the cage.
Rhodeo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Girith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rhodeo tries to pull guard but Girith won't allow it.
#TD2#
Girith jumps guard and drags Rhodeo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Girith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Girith has his foot on Rhodeo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodeo works his way back into a safe position though.
Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo wants to control from the top but Girith keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Girith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rhodeo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rhodeo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Girith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rhodeo has managed to get both his arms back between Girith's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Rhodeo forces his way into half guard.
Rhodeo slows the pace down in half guard.
Rhodeo prevents Girith from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rhodeo wants to work for an arm triangle but Girith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rhodeo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Rhodeo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Girith is staying active underneath Rhodeo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Rhodeo wants to pass to mount but Girith is defending the position.
Rhodeo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rhodeo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rhodeo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Girith! Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (3) vs (0) Girith
Rhodeo takes Girith's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Girith is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Rhodeo (6) vs (0) Girith
I really don't envy Girith right now.
Rhodeo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Girith's body.
Girith staying busy and making it hard for Rhodeo to control.
Rhodeo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Girith's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rhodeo wants to control but Girith is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rhodeo controlling the positon.
Girith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rhodeo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rhodeo content just to control the position here.
Rhodeo wants to control the pace but Girith is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Girith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rhodeo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rhodeo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Girith is looking to escape.
Rhodeo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rhodeo moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Rhodeo (9) vs (0) Girith
Rhodeo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5#
Rhodeo trying to control momentarily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Rhodeo looking for the RNC.
Girith rolls, trying to escape but Rhodeo keeps control of the position.
Girith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rhodeo.
#T6#
Girith is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Girith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rhodeo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rhodeo is hanging on to Girith's back as he tries to escape.
Girith is keeping busy.
#T7#
Rhodeo is riding his opponent, not letting Girith buck him off.
Girith wants to escape the position.
Will Rhodeo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Girith tries to escape but Rhodeo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rhodeo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rhodeo is looking to control Girith but Girith is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T8##SUB#
Rhodeo looking for the choke but no joy.
Girith breaks Rhodeo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (9) vs (2) Girith#SUB#
Rhodeo has an active guard here but Girith has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rhodeo is pressing down on Girith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9##SUB#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Girith tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rhodeo looking for a triangle here. Girith is fighting it but it looks tight! Rhodeo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Girith is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dusty Rhodeo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dusty Rhodeo waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Maximus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rhodeo! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (4) vs (0) Rhodeo
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodeo keeps working.
Maximus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rhodeo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rhodeo for as long as he can get away with.
Rhodeo is trying to control Maximus's posture but Maximus avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Maximus stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo is trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo keeping his opponent close.#T1#
Rhodeo is looking to regain half guard here but Maximus keeps moving and retains side control.
Rhodeo keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus slows the pace down.
Rhodeo wants to control but Maximus postures up.
Rhodeo tries to bench press Maximus off him but Maximus keeps the position.
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
Rhodeo prevents Maximus from improving position.
Rhodeo tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.#T2#
Rhodeo is trying to control Maximus's posture but Maximus avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Maximus stalls from top position.
Rhodeo tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maximus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rhodeo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Maximus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rhodeo tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Maximus working away.
Rhodeo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Maximus is staying active.
Maximus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rhodeo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rhodeo wants to control but Maximus postures up.
Rhodeo is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rhodeo stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
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.
Maximus continues to stall.
Rhodeo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maximus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (4) vs (4) Rhodeo#T4##SUB2#
Maximus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rhodeo.
Maximus wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Maximus rolls, trying to escape but Rhodeo keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maximus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rhodeo struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rhodeo keeps control of the position as Maximus tries to break free.
#T5#
Rhodeo trying to control momentarily.
Maximus trying to control the hands but Rhodeo won't let him.
Rhodeo trying to control momentarily.
Rhodeo has the hooks in. Maximus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rhodeo not allowing Maximus to control his hands. #T6#
Maximus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Maximus trying to control but Rhodeo postures up.
Rhodeo is keen to just control but Maximus is a slippery customer.
Rhodeo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maximus! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (4) vs (7) Rhodeo
Maximus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maximus tries to hold on but Rhodeo postures up.
Maximus 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: Maximus (6) vs (7) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maximus trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rhodeo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Maximus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (9) vs (7) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhodeo is being controlled here.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Rhodeo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodeo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maximus's best efforts.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard but Maximus has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (12) vs (7) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom here.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Rhodeo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus tries to advance to mount but can't. #T10#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodeo keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodeo keeps working.
Rhodeo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T11#
Rhodeo won't allow Maximus to pass to mount.
Maximus is controlling the pace.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Rhodeo is working away.
Maximus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (15) vs (7) Rhodeo
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but Rhodeo doesn't allow it.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Rhodeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximus content just to control the position here.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Maximus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rhodeo is looking to escape.
Rhodeo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Rhodeo wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Rhodeo is trying desperately to improve position.
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Maximus wants to control the pace but Rhodeo is squirming around nicely.
Rhodeo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus content just to control the position here. #T14#
Rhodeo 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: Maximus (15) vs (9) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus pulls Rhodeo in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rhodeo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
After winning the bout, Alexander Maximus 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:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 13 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Dan Catara!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Catara rushes Rhodeo and presses him up against the cage.
Rhodeo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Catara avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rhodeo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Catara after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Catara works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (2) Catara
Catara told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position but Catara postures up.
Rhodeo working a defensive guard but Catara passes into half guard.
Catara not doing much here.
Rhodeo is trying to control but can't.
Catara trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodeo is looking to control Catara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB2#
Catara seems to be working for a kimura but Rhodeo defends the submission attempt.
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo keeping control of the position.
Rhodeo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rhodeo is adopting a defensive guard.
Rhodeo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Rhodeo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Catara 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 Rhodeo. Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (5) Catara#T2#
Rhodeo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rhodeo trying to control from the bottom.
Rhodeo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rhodeo.
Catara postures up.
Rhodeo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Catara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rhodeo looking to control but Catara passes into half guard.
#T3#
Rhodeo is controlling Catara's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Catara wants to work for an arm triangle but Rhodeo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Catara is looking for a kimura but Rhodeo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Catara to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Catara seems to be working for a kimura but Rhodeo defends the submission attempt.
Rhodeo trying to control here.
Catara works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (8) Catara#SUB2#
Catara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Catara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rhodeo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Catara tries to move to mount but Rhodeo blocks the move with his legs.
Rhodeo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Catara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rhodeo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Catara is working away from the top position though.
Rhodeo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rhodeo is controlling Catara's posture.
Catara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rhodeo's guard.
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Catara keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Catara stalling.
Rhodeo controlling the position well. #T6#
Rhodeo wants to control but Catara passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (11) Catara
Catara is looking to take a break and control but Rhodeo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.
Catara advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rhodeo (0) vs (13) Catara
Catara tries to control but Rhodeo wriggling away.
Rhodeo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rhodeo (0) vs (16) Catara
Rhodeo tries to roll but Catara sticks to his back.
Rhodeo trying to control the hands but Catara won't let him. #T7#
Catara has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Catara is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rhodeo is defending well though. Catara let's go of the attempt for now.
Good control from Catara.#SUB2#
Catara is persistently looking for the submission but Rhodeo is defending it well.
Rhodeo just trying to survive but Catara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
#T8##SUB2#
Catara looking to break Rhodeo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rhodeo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Catara will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rhodeo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rhodeo tries to improve his position but instead Catara has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rhodeo (0) vs (19) Catara
Rhodeo is in bad spot here.
Rhodeo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo is refusing to be controlled, as Catara sits in half guard.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo is concentrating on defense, preventing Catara from advancing position.
Rhodeo is looking to control Catara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?
Catara prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.#T9#
Catara is looking to advance position but Rhodeo won't allow it.
Rhodeo keeping hold of Catara's head, controlling as best he can.
Rhodeo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Catara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rhodeo defends it well.
Rhodeo trying to control from the bottom.
Catara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rhodeo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
Rhodeo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rhodeo wants to control but Catara is keeping busy.
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard but Catara has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (22) Catara
Rhodeo wants to control but Catara is having none of it.
Catara looking to control but Rhodeo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rhodeo tries to lock up and control but Catara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Catara forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rhodeo (0) vs (25) Catara
Rhodeo trying to control the action but Catara just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Will Catara go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Catara keeps control of the position as Rhodeo tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Catara is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Rhodeo is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Catara!
Our winner, Dan Catara, 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 131 Maximus vs Schaubi
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rhodeo or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Rhodeo tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Barnes has Rhodeo up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Barnes has hold of one of Rhodeo's legs. Rhodeo is fighting the takedown attempt but Barnes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Barnes preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rhodeo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Barnes uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo looks to move to half guard but instead Barnes has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (7) vs (0) Rhodeo#SUB#
Barnes wants to finish this one by submission but Rhodeo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Barnes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rhodeo is surviving well by controlling Barnes's body position as best he can.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1##SUB#
Barnes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Rhodeo is squirming around nicely.
Rhodeo tries to improve his position but instead Barnes has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (10) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Barnes gets his hands free. #SUB#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Rhodeo is looking to control the hands but Barnes breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Freddy Barnes!
A victorious Freddy Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 126 Hlervu vs Rhodeo
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 9 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hlervu darts in looking for a takedown but Rhodeo gets double underhooks and turns Hlervu into the cage. #TD2#
Rhodeo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hlervu content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hlervu passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (3) vs (0) Rhodeo
Hlervu working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hlervu is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Rhodeo#SUB#
Hlervu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Hlervu postures up.
Rhodeo is looking to get to half guard.
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Hlervu postures up.
Rhodeo is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo is still trying to improve position.
Rhodeo tries to lock up and control but Hlervu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rhodeo is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rhodeo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhodeo wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Rhodeo is trying to escape the mount.
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rhodeo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Hlervu trying to control the pace.
Rhodeo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rhodeo controlling the position.#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hlervu passes into half guard.
Hlervu moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (8) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hlervu presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (10) vs (0) Rhodeo#T5#
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hlervu avoids the attempt from Rhodeo to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu content just to control the position here.
Rhodeo is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Rhodeo wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
Rhodeo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hlervu is staying active.
Rhodeo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rhodeo tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
Rhodeo trying to get back to full guard but Hlervu takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (13) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount.
Rhodeo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rhodeo wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
Rhodeo is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.#T8##SUB#
Rhodeo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hlervu.
Rhodeo is working to get back to half guard.
Hlervu avoids the attempt from Rhodeo to control.#T9##SUB#
Hlervu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rhodeo turns into him and now he's in Hlervu's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (13) vs (2) Rhodeo
Hlervu controlling the position.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rhodeo has gone for a leg lock! Hlervu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rhodeo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (15) vs (2) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hlervu has passed into half guard!
#T10#
Hlervu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hlervu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rhodeo for as long as he can get away with.
Hlervu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rhodeo trying to control here.
Rhodeo moves into full guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hlervu defends it easily.
Hlervu sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hlervu defends well.#SUB2#
Rhodeo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hlervu has picked Rhodeo up and slammed him! Rhodeo can't keep hold of the triangle and Hlervu manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (18) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to bench press Hlervu off him but Hlervu keeps the position. #T12#
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
Rhodeo is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rhodeo tries to control but Hlervu manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (21) vs (2) Rhodeo#SUB#
Hlervu working for a choke but Rhodeo is defending well.
Hlervu keeps control of the position easily here as Rhodeo tries to buck him off.
#T13#
Rhodeo tries to break free.
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Hlervu gets his hands free.
Rhodeo tries to roll but Hlervu sticks to his back.
Rhodeo looks winded!#SUB#
Hlervu is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hlervu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rhodeo doesn't escape.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hlervu.#T14##SUB#
Hlervu is working for a rear naked choke. Rhodeo is not defending it well and Hlervu has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Rhodeo refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Rhodeo's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tendren Hlervu!
An out of breath Tendren Hlervu 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 122 Barnes vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rhodeo tries to clinch up but Torres circles away and keeps his distance.
Rhodeo tries to clinch there but Torres circles away.
#CL#
Torres gets a clinch.
Rhodeo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torres smiles and moves away.
Torres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Torres forces Rhodeo back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Rhodeo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rhodeo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhodeo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Rhodeo's legs - danger averted.
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torres has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Torres 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Torres controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo has an active guard here but Torres has managed to pass into half guard.
Rhodeo is looking to control Torres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?#T2#
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Torres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rhodeo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo gets full guard.#SUB2#
Rhodeo pushes a forearm under Torres's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Torres is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dusty Rhodeo!
Dusty Rhodeo 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 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Banner has closed the distance and engaged Rhodeo in a clinch.
Rhodeo jumps guard but Banner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rhodeo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banner walks away with a smile on his face. Rhodeo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Banner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodeo trying to control the position.
Banner trying to move into half guard but instead Rhodeo has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (2) Rhodeo
Banner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rhodeo controls the pace.
Banner is controlling Rhodeo's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo content to stall in guard here.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (4) vs (2) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.#T1#
Rhodeo can't keep his opponent in guard - Banner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Rhodeo defends it.
Rhodeo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rhodeo.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner stands and throws Rhodeo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (7) vs (2) Rhodeo#T2#
Rhodeo seems a little lost for a moment, as Banner dominates the positioning.
Rhodeo gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rhodeo defends it well. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Banner maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rhodeo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Banner has cracked it and Rhodeo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Banner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roddy Banner!
A relieved looking Roddy Banner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 114 Waterman vs Rhodeo
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rhodeo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Rhodeo jumps into guard, dragging Waterman to the mat.
#SUB#
Waterman drops back looking for a leg! Rhodeo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rhodeo manages to kick Waterman off! Waterman jumps back into Rhodeo's guard.
Waterman trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo trying to control the position.
Waterman looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Waterman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhodeo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Waterman has managed to get both his arms back between Rhodeo's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (3) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Waterman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rhodeo is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Waterman tries for a kimura but Rhodeo is defending well. #SUB#
Waterman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Waterman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Waterman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rhodeo wants to control but Waterman postures up.#SUB#
Waterman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Waterman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Waterman tries to advance to mount but Rhodeo denies him. #T2#
Rhodeo is looking to regain half guard here but Waterman keeps moving and retains side control.
Rhodeo is trying to control Waterman's posture but Waterman avoids it. #SUB#
Waterman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rhodeo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Waterman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rhodeo regains half guard.#SUB#
Waterman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rhodeo defends it well. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Rhodeo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Waterman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rhodeo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Waterman pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Waterman is looking for a kimura but Rhodeo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Waterman to get the leverage.
Rhodeo won't allow Waterman to pass to mount.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Waterman is very close to passing his half guard.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Waterman is working for a kimura but Rhodeo is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Waterman pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB#
Waterman is looking for a kimura but Rhodeo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Waterman to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Waterman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rhodeo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Waterman tries to pass to full mount but Rhodeo defends it. #SUB#
Rhodeo is defending against the submission attempts here by Waterman.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB#
Waterman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Waterman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rhodeo defends it well.
Rhodeo tries to roll over but Waterman keeps him under control.
Waterman trying to control from half guard but Rhodeo is working away.
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rhodeo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Waterman tries to pass. #SUB2#
Waterman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhodeo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Waterman has managed to get both his arms back between Rhodeo's legs - danger averted.
Waterman pushing down on Rhodeo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Waterman is looking for a kimura but Rhodeo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Waterman to get the leverage.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep. Waterman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Waterman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rhodeo is just riding it out for now. Waterman eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Waterman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Waterman is trying to control. Rhodeo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rhodeo is pressing down on Waterman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7##SUB2#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Waterman defends it easily.
Waterman advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Waterman pulls his head out easily.
Waterman passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (6) vs (0) Rhodeo#SUB#
Waterman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rhodeo wants to hold on but Waterman pushes him away.#SUB#
Waterman working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Rhodeo turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Waterman off and cradles Rhodeo's limp body as Waterman celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Henry Waterman!
A relieved looking Henry Waterman 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 110 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rhodeo is looking to clinch.
Laulhere shoots for a double leg takedown but Rhodeo sprawls well. He's pushed Laulhere's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laulhere misses with a takedown attempt - Rhodeo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Rhodeo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Laulhere sprawls well initially but Rhodeo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rhodeo (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Rhodeo not doing much here.
Laulhere gets full guard.
Rhodeo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laulhere trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.#T1#
Laulhere trying to control the position here.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laulhere is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rhodeo is aware though and is defending well.
Rhodeo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laulhere is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Rhodeo stopping the sweep attempt from Laulhere.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Laulhere working for a triangle but Rhodeo defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rhodeo trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Laulhere looking for a guillotine here but Rhodeo defends easily.
#T3#
Rhodeo trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Laulhere has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rhodeo trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rhodeo controls the pace.
Laulhere wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Laulhere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rhodeo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (2) vs (2) Laulhere#SUB#
Rhodeo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Laulhere is pushing down on Rhodeo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rhodeo is fighting to maintain full guard but Laulhere has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laulhere prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Rhodeo is refusing to be controlled, as Laulhere sits in half guard.
Rhodeo trying to hold on to Laulhere's head to control him but Laulhere postures up.
#T5#
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere wants to pass the guard but Rhodeo is defending well.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep. Laulhere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rhodeo trying to hold on to Laulhere's head to control him but Laulhere postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rhodeo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving. #SUB#
Rhodeo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Laulhere slips nicely into half guard.
Rhodeo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laulhere uses his free foot to push down on Rhodeo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rhodeo. Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (2) vs (5) Laulhere#T6#
Rhodeo is squirming around, avoiding Laulhere's attempts to control the action.
Rhodeo is trying to escape the mount.
Rhodeo 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: Rhodeo (4) vs (5) Laulhere
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laulhere looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rhodeo is defending well. Laulhere quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rhodeo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Laulhere celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henri Laulhere! |
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Event:
SSG 107 Cheese vs Gambini
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Smooth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smooth (2) vs (0) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a triangle but Smooth pushes his legs off easily.
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smooth advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
Smooth tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face as Smooth controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smooth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rhodeo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rhodeo tries to control but Smooth manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (8) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control but not successfully. #T1#
Smooth doesn't have the hooks in and Rhodeo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (8) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo looking to pass the guard.
Rhodeo preventing the sweep.
Rhodeo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smooth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rhodeo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (10) vs (2) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smooth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Smooth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smooth defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smooth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Rhodeo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smooth uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (13) vs (2) Rhodeo
Smooth advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (15) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smooth with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Smooth takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (18) vs (2) Rhodeo#T3#
Smooth not allowing Rhodeo to control his hands.
Rhodeo is in bad spot here.
Smooth tries to get the hooks in deep but Rhodeo pushed the leg off.
Rhodeo tries to escape the position.
Will Smooth go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Smooth controls the action.#T4##SUB#
Rhodeo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rhodeo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rhodeo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Smooth off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Smooth is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rhodeo is defending well though. Smooth let's go of the attempt for now.
Rhodeo is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Smooth is not going to allow Rhodeo to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Smooth tightening his grip on Rhodeo, looking for the choke.
Rhodeo tries to escape but Smooth has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Smooth is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Rhodeo taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Smooth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Smooth!
A victorious Tim Smooth 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 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Vovchanchyn clinches.
Vovchanchyn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rhodeo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rhodeo fails to pull guard.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rhodeo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Vovchanchyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rhodeo after a bit of a struggle.
Vovchanchyn looking for a takedown.
Rhodeo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rhodeo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vovchanchyn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SSJ Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rhodeo prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo tries to pull guard but Vovchanchyn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vovchanchyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rhodeo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vovchanchyn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fedor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rhodeo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rhodeo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1##CL#
Vovchanchyn forces Rhodeo back against the cage and clinches.
Rhodeo is trying to pull guard but Vovchanchyn has him pressed against the cage.
Vovchanchyn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Rhodeo decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vovchanchyn defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Rhodeo has an active guard here but Vovchanchyn has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vovchanchyn pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Vovchanchyn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vovchanchyn manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (3) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Vovchanchyn pushes him away.
Rhodeo tries to control Vovchanchyn's body but Vovchanchyn pushes him off. Rhodeo squirms to his side and now Vovchanchyn has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vovchanchyn (6) vs (0) Rhodeo
I really don't envy Rhodeo right now.
#T3#
Vovchanchyn biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rhodeo tries to escape but Vovchanchyn has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vovchanchyn controls the position.
Rhodeo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhodeo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn passes into side control, despite Rhodeo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (9) vs (0) Rhodeo
Vovchanchyn controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Vovchanchyn advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vovchanchyn (11) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo reaches up to try and control the position but Vovchanchyn seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rhodeo rolls and tries to escape and now Vovchanchyn has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Vovchanchyn (14) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Rhodeo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rhodeo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vovchanchyn manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (17) vs (0) Rhodeo
Vovchanchyn prevents Rhodeo from getting the reversal.
Rhodeo is still trying to improve position.
Rhodeo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Vovchanchyn controlling from mount.
Vovchanchyn takes Rhodeo's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Rhodeo is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Vovchanchyn (20) vs (0) Rhodeo
Vovchanchyn biding his time, controlling Rhodeo.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Vovchanchyn is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Rhodeo trying to control the hands but Vovchanchyn breaks the grip.
Rhodeo is trying to break free.
Vovchanchyn is not going to allow Rhodeo to sit and survive in this position.
Vovchanchyn is hanging on to Rhodeo's back as he tries to escape.
Vovchanchyn has good solid back control here. #T7#
Vovchanchyn doesn't have the hooks in and Rhodeo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (20) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo advances to half guard.
Vovchanchyn is holding on to half guard well.
Vovchanchyn trying to control here.
Rhodeo wants to take a breather but Vovchanchyn is having none of it.
Rhodeo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (20) vs (5) Rhodeo#T8#
Rhodeo working away.
Vovchanchyn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rhodeo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rhodeo in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vovchanchyn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rhodeo controls the position.#T9#
Rhodeo is trying to move to mount but Vovchanchyn reverses beautifully and ends up in Rhodeo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (22) vs (5) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo working for a triangle but Vovchanchyn defends it easily.
Vovchanchyn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Rhodeo working for submissions but it's allowed Vovchanchyn to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vovchanchyn pulls his head out easily. #T10##SUB2#
Rhodeo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Vovchanchyn pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (25) vs (5) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rhodeo wants to control but Vovchanchyn is having none of it.
Vovchanchyn controlling the position easily from mount.
Rhodeo tries to reverse the position but Vovchanchyn maintains control.
Vovchanchyn wants to take Rhodeo's back but he can't do it this time. #T11#
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Rhodeo reaches up to try and control the position but Vovchanchyn seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rhodeo rolls and tries to escape and now Vovchanchyn has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Vovchanchyn (28) vs (5) Rhodeo
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rhodeo is trying to break free.
Rhodeo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vovchanchyn controlling well, preventing Rhodeo from escaping the position.
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Vovchanchyn gets his hands free.
Vovchanchyn is trying to stick to Rhodeo's back but Rhodeo is turning into Vovchanchyn. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vovchanchyn's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rhodeo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (28) vs (7) Rhodeo#T12#
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vovchanchyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo controlling from the top position.
Rhodeo forces his way into half guard.
Rhodeo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vovchanchyn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Well, if Rhodeo 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.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a kimura but Vovchanchyn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rhodeo to get the leverage.
Rhodeo is looking to advance position but Vovchanchyn won't allow it.
Rhodeo wants to take a breather but Vovchanchyn is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is trying to work for a kimura but Vovchanchyn is defending well.
Vovchanchyn is looking to control Rhodeo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vovchanchyn avoid being mounted?#T14#
Rhodeo stalling away here and it's allowed Vovchanchyn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rhodeo looking to sit in guard and control but Vovchanchyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (30) vs (7) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a triangle here but Vovchanchyn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (33) vs (7) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vovchanchyn is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vovchanchyn (35) vs (7) Rhodeo
Rhodeo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo wants to control but Vovchanchyn is having none of it.
Rhodeo is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vovchanchyn takes the fight on points by 35 to 7.
A victorious Fedor Vovchanchyn 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 101 Hlervu vs Banner
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Javier Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rhodeo gets caught flat footed, as Martinez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (2) Martinez
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Rhodeo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martinez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martinez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Rhodeo pushes a forearm under Martinez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Martinez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dusty Rhodeo!
Dusty Rhodeo 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 92
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shart misses with a takedown attempt - Rhodeo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Rhodeo takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Shart drags the fight down to the ground.
Rhodeo looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Rhodeo 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shart is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo wants to control the position but Shart says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Rhodeo is not content to let Shart control the position.
Rhodeo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shart has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (5) vs (0) Rhodeo#SUB#
Shart looking to secure an arm triangle but Rhodeo defends it well.
Rhodeo is squirming around, avoiding Shart's attempts to control the action.
Rhodeo working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Rhodeo tries to lock up and control but Shart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rhodeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Shart looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rhodeo is squirming around, avoiding Shart's attempts to control the action.
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position but Shart isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Rhodeo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rhodeo is staying active underneath Shart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Shart has control of the leg.
Rhodeo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shart wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving. #T4#
Shart won't allow Rhodeo to sweep him here.
Shart showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rhodeo trying to control the position here.
Shart trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Shart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Rhodeo pulls Shart in to control the position.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shart wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a triangle but Shart pushes his legs off easily.
#T6#
Shart wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position but Shart postures up. #SUB2#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shart defends it easily.
Rhodeo controls Shart momentarily but Shart frees himself.
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
Shart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo trying to control the position here. #T7#
Shart controlling from the top position.
Shart won't allow Rhodeo to sweep him here.
Rhodeo looking to control.
Shart wants to pass the guard but Rhodeo is keeping the position.#T8#
Shart stopping the sweep attempt from Rhodeo.
Shart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shart trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shart sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T9#
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Shart advances to half guard. #SUB#
Shart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shart is keen to just control but Rhodeo is a slippery customer.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep. Shart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rhodeo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rhodeo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodeo wants to control but Shart is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10##SUB2#
Rhodeo actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodeo has a hand on Shart's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shart takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (8) vs (0) Rhodeo#SUB#
Shart has control of Rhodeo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rhodeo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rhodeo wants to hold on but Shart pushes him away.#SUB#
Shart looking for a guillotine from mount but Rhodeo is having none of it.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Shart pushes him away. #T11#
Shart controlling the position easily from mount.
Rhodeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rhodeo is looking to get to half guard.
Shart avoids the attempt from Rhodeo to control.
Rhodeo is working to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Shart wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rhodeo gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rhodeo sees it coming and defends easily.
Rhodeo is controlling Shart's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shart trying to control the pace. #T13##SUB2#
Rhodeo with the active half guard here but Shart passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (11) vs (0) Rhodeo
Shart controlling the position from side mount.
Shart'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.#SUB#
Shart is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rhodeo has escaped the position, nice work there. #T14#
Rhodeo is looking to reverse the position.
Rhodeo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shart presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shart (13) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Shart (16) vs (0) Rhodeo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Shart looking for the RNC.
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shart takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Rumsfeld Shart thanked The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 89
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kyng keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Kyng clinches with his opponent.
Rhodeo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kyng pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rhodeo wants to clinch up but Kyng keeps it at a distance.
Tanner Kyng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kyng clinches up against the cage.
Rhodeo is looking for a takedown.
Rhodeo goes for a takedown attempt but Kyng pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Rhodeo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kyng clinches. #TD2#
Kyng gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (2) Kyng
Rhodeo is trying to keep Kyng in close.
Kyng is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo working a defensive guard here.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Kyng advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (5) Kyng
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo is looking to regain half guard here but Kyng keeps moving and retains side control.
Kyng taking a breather here.
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyng taking a breather here. #T2#
Rhodeo is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
Rhodeo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rhodeo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Rhodeo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kyng looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rhodeo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kyng passes into half guard.
#T3#
Kyng prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Kyng is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but Rhodeo defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but Rhodeo defending well.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Kyng is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Rhodeo is pressing down on Kyng's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Rhodeo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhodeo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Kyng passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (8) Kyng
Rhodeo is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Rhodeo is being controlled here.
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Kyng is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rhodeo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Kyng has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rhodeo is looking to reverse the position.
Kyng controls the position from side control.
Rhodeo struggling a bit here.
Rhodeo tries to buck Kyng off but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng takes a little break here. Rhodeo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kyng working away.#T8#
Rhodeo is trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo being controlled for a moment.
Rhodeo tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position. #T9#
Rhodeo is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
Rhodeo is letting Kyng control him for a moment.
Rhodeo wants to control but Kyng postures up.
Rhodeo being controlled for a moment.
Rhodeo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face as Kyng controls the position.
Kyng is continuing to stall.#T10#
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rhodeo is looking to regain half guard here but Kyng keeps moving and retains side control.
Kyng taking a breather here.
Rhodeo tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Rhodeo's face as Kyng controls the position.
More stalling from Kyng.
Kyng with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T11#
Rhodeo is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodeo is letting Kyng control him for a moment.
Rhodeo is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
Rhodeo is trying to improve his position.
Kyng is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rhodeo's shoulder. That is not cool. #T12#
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyng is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rhodeo is looking to reverse the position.
Kyng slows the pace down.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng working away.#T13#
Kyng is staying tight to Rhodeo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rhodeo tries to buck Kyng off but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng controls the position.
Rhodeo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kyng is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rhodeo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T14#
Rhodeo is trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng takes a little break here. Rhodeo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.
Kyng controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Tanner Kyng thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rhodeo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shaver pinned against the cage. Shaver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaver.
Rhodeo tries to clinch up.
Rhodeo moves in looking to clinch but Shaver pushes him off.
Shaver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dusty Rhodeo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodeo tries to clinch but Shaver moves out of range. #CL2#
Shaver rushes Rhodeo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Shaver is trying to trip Rhodeo. He has hold of a leg but Rhodeo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shaver persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (2) Shaver
Rhodeo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo controls Shaver momentarily but Shaver frees himself.
Shaver preventing the sweep. #T1#
Shaver being controlled here momentarily.
Rhodeo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shaver manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (2) vs (2) Shaver
Rhodeo preventing the sweep.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo stays in close to Shaver's body and controls the position.
Rhodeo is fighting to break Shaver's control of his arms but Shaver is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Shaver is continuing to stall.
Rhodeo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaver, not yet.
Rhodeo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rhodeo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (2) Shaver
Shaver is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo controls the position.#T3#
Rhodeo is looking to take a break and control but Shaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodeo working away.
Rhodeo tries to move to mount but Shaver blocks the move with his legs.
Shaver is not content to let Rhodeo control the position. #SUB#
Rhodeo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shaver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Rhodeo happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Rhodeo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shaver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shaver is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Rhodeo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shaver gets back to half guard.
Shaver manages to get to full guard.
Rhodeo looking to pass the guard.
Shaver is pulling down on Rhodeo's head. It's preventing any offense from Rhodeo, at least for the moment.#T6#
Rhodeo controlling from the top position.
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhodeo 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.
Shaver trying to keep a closed guard but Rhodeo is proving a slippery customer.
Rhodeo looking to sit in guard and control but Shaver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (5) vs (4) Shaver
Shaver postures up.
#T7#
Shaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rhodeo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaver defends well.#SUB#
Shaver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhodeo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaver has managed to get both his arms back between Rhodeo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rhodeo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaver looking to sit in guard and control but Rhodeo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (7) vs (4) Shaver
Rhodeo being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Shaver trying to keep a closed guard but Rhodeo is proving a slippery customer.
Rhodeo trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom.
Shaver wants to sweep but no luck.
Rhodeo trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom.
Shaver is trying to control the position but Rhodeo postures up.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo preventing the sweep. #T9#
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhodeo is one step ahead there.
Shaver keeps trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaver being controlled here, momentarily.
Rhodeo trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo pushes down on Shaver's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T10#
Shaver moves into full guard.
Rhodeo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shaver manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (7) vs (6) Shaver
Rhodeo wants to sweep here but Shaver controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Shaver wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaver sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rhodeo can't keep his opponent in guard - Shaver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shaver prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Rhodeo is staying active underneath Shaver, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Shaver prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Rhodeo wants to control but Shaver is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaver wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy.
Shaver not doing much here.
Shaver is just content to waste time from the top position. Rhodeo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T13##SUB#
Rhodeo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shaver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhodeo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shaver has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (7) vs (9) Shaver
Shaver tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shaver controlling from side mount. #T14#
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhodeo prevents Shaver from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhodeo is not content to let Shaver control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver wins on points by 9 to 7.
A very excited looking Beaver Shaver 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 80
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Smooth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smooth lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smooth (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
Rhodeo trying to control the position here.
Rhodeo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rhodeo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smooth is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rhodeo has his foot on Smooth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smooth works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position but Smooth postures up.
Smooth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rhodeo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smooth controls the pace.#SUB2#
Smooth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smooth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rhodeo seems keen to control Smooth's posture.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smooth passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (5) vs (0) Rhodeo#T2#
Smooth is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rhodeo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rhodeo is trying to control Smooth's posture but Smooth avoids it.
Rhodeo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rhodeo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rhodeo is trying to control but can't.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Smooth has control of the leg.
Smooth is taking a breather. Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo tries to roll over but Smooth keeps him under control.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Smooth is very close to passing his half guard.
Rhodeo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smooth haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Smooth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rhodeo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rhodeo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Smooth slows the pace down in half guard.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Smooth has control of the leg.
Smooth passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (8) vs (0) Rhodeo
Smooth controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth'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.#T4#
Rhodeo holds on to Smooth around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Rhodeo is working to get back to half guard.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Smooth postures up.
Rhodeo gets back to half guard.
Rhodeo is pressing down on Smooth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Smooth looking to pass the guard.
Smooth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Rhodeo is trying to control the position but Smooth postures up.
Rhodeo 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: Smooth (8) vs (2) Rhodeo
Smooth desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rhodeo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Rhodeo seems to be looking for submissions.
#T6##SUB2#
Rhodeo is trying to work for a kimura but Smooth is defending well.
Rhodeo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Smooth's thigh. Smooth counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rhodeo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smooth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smooth is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo looking to sit in guard and control but Smooth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (10) vs (2) Rhodeo#T7#
Smooth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smooth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
Smooth pushes down on Rhodeo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smooth controlling the action here.
Rhodeo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Rhodeo wants to control but Smooth is keeping busy.
Smooth trying to control the pace.
Rhodeo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Smooth is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9#
Smooth is looking to advance position but Rhodeo won't allow it.
Smooth controlling the action here.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Smooth has control of the leg.
Rhodeo wants to control but Smooth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rhodeo is controlling Smooth's trapped leg to prevent Smooth from advancing to side control.
Smooth is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.
Smooth performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Rhodeo wants to control but Smooth is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rhodeo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smooth tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodeo is retaining full guard.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
Rhodeo can't keep his opponent in guard - Smooth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rhodeo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
More stalling from Rhodeo.#T11#
Smooth passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (13) vs (2) Rhodeo
Rhodeo tries to reverse the position but Smooth maintains control.
Rhodeo holds on, trying desperately to control.
Rhodeo wants to control but Smooth is having none of it.
Smooth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smooth looking to control but Rhodeo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Rhodeo wants to hold on but Smooth pushes him away.
Rhodeo is looking to get to half guard.
Smooth looking to control but Rhodeo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rhodeo 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: Smooth (13) vs (4) Rhodeo#T13#
Rhodeo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smooth controls Rhodeo momentarily but Rhodeo frees himself.
Smooth keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully.
Rhodeo looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Smooth controls Rhodeo momentarily but Rhodeo frees himself.
Smooth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo 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.
Rhodeo preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smooth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Smooth looking for a triangle here. Rhodeo is fighting it but it looks tight! Smooth pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rhodeo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tim Smooth!
Our winner, Tim Smooth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 76
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chancel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rhodeo quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (2) Chancel
Chancel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rhodeo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chancel is looking to advance position but Rhodeo won't allow it.
Chancel wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy.
Chancel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rhodeo tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Rhodeo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chancel trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel preventing the sweep.
Chancel trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Chancel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
Rhodeo is pulling down on Chancel's head to control his posture.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chancel controls the pace.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
Rhodeo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chancel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (2) vs (2) Chancel
Rhodeo passes Chancel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Rhodeo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chancel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Rhodeo has control of the leg.
Rhodeo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chancel reverses the position - he's now on top in Rhodeo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (2) vs (4) Chancel#T2##SUB#
Rhodeo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rhodeo pulls Chancel in close to prevent any damage.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chancel controls the pace.
Chancel looking to pass the guard.
Chancel is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chancel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (4) vs (4) Chancel
Rhodeo passes into half guard. #SUB#
Rhodeo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chancel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rhodeo. #T3##SUB#
Rhodeo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rhodeo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chancel is not content to let Rhodeo control the position.#T4##SUB#
Rhodeo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Rhodeo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chancel defends it well.
Chancel has his hands clasped together around Rhodeo's back. He's all about the action.
Chancel trying to control but Rhodeo postures up.
#SUB#
Rhodeo is trying to work for a kimura but Chancel is defending well.
#T5##SUB#
Chancel is defending against the submission attempts here by Rhodeo.
Chancel is looking for a sweep. Rhodeo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rhodeo is working for a kimura but Chancel is defending it quite comfortably.
Chancel is looking for a sweep. Rhodeo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rhodeo wants to work for an arm triangle but Chancel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Chancel is defending well. #T6#
Chancel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rhodeo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (7) vs (4) Chancel
Rhodeo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chancel! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rhodeo (9) vs (4) Chancel#SUB#
Rhodeo is working for a guillotine from mount but Chancel frees his head quite easily.
Rhodeo moves to his opponent's back but Chancel bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Rhodeo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (9) vs (6) Chancel#SUB#
Rhodeo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rhodeo being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Chancel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rhodeo's guard.
Rhodeo wants to improve his position but Chancel is controlling well.
Rhodeo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chancel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chancel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rhodeo (13) vs (6) Chancel#SUB#
Chancel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chancel tries to escape but Rhodeo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Rhodeo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chancel tries to roll but Rhodeo sticks to his back.
Rhodeo wants to control but Chancel manages to buck him off and is now in Rhodeo's guard! Nice work there by Chancel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (13) vs (8) Chancel
Chancel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8##SUB#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chancel defends it easily.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up. #SUB#
Rhodeo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chancel is aware though and is defending well.
Chancel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chancel pushes down on Rhodeo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Chancel is very close to passing his half guard.
Rhodeo tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Chancel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (13) vs (11) Chancel#T9#
Chancel tries to control but Rhodeo wriggling away.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chancel looking to control but Rhodeo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Chancel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rhodeo is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Chancel looking to secure an arm triangle but Rhodeo defends it well.
Rhodeo is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Chancel trying to control but Rhodeo is having none of it.
Rhodeo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Rhodeo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Chancel postures up.
Chancel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rhodeo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Chancel controlling from the full mount.
Rhodeo 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: Rhodeo (15) vs (11) Chancel
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chancel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rhodeo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (15) vs (13) Chancel
Chancel pushing down on Rhodeo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rhodeo tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Chancel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (15) vs (16) Chancel
Rhodeo working to try and regain half guard.
Chancel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chancel tries to control but Rhodeo wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Rhodeo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Rhodeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Rhodeo is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Rhodeo 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: Rhodeo (17) vs (16) Chancel
Rhodeo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chancel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chancel wants to sweep here but Rhodeo controlling him for the moment.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully.
Rhodeo looking to sit in guard and control but Chancel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (17) vs (18) Chancel
Chancel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Chancel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Rhodeo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chancel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T14#
Chancel controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Rhodeo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rhodeo has his foot on Chancel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chancel works his way back into a safe position though.
Rhodeo is breathing heavily.
Chancel stopping the sweep attempt from Rhodeo.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo trying to control the position.
Chancel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Chancel might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chancel wins on points by 18 to 17. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dick Spots!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Spots closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (2) Spots
Spots is taking a breather. Rhodeo 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#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Spots has control of the leg.
Spots is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rhodeo trying to control from the bottom.
Spots looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rhodeo trying to hold on to Spots's head to control him but Spots postures up.
Spots controlling the pace. #T1#
Rhodeo wants to improve his position but Spots is controlling well.
Spots trying to control the pace.
Spots really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rhodeo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rhodeo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spots is working away from the top position though.
Rhodeo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spots looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spots wants to pass to mount but Rhodeo is defending the position. #T2#
Spots perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rhodeo gets full guard.#SUB#
Rhodeo working for a triangle but Spots defends it easily.
Rhodeo pulls Spots in close to prevent any damage.
Spots trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo working a defensive guard here.
Spots stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Rhodeo wants to sweep here but Spots controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo controlling Spots's posture.
Spots wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Rhodeo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spots is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Rhodeo has his foot on Spots's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spots works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Rhodeo working for submissions but it's allowed Spots to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo is not content to let Spots control the position.
Spots prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Well, if Spots 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.
Rhodeo moves into full guard.
Rhodeo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5##SUB#
Rhodeo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spots is aware though and is defending well.
Spots content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Spots has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rhodeo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Spots is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rhodeo pulls down on the head and he's put Spots to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dusty Rhodeo!
Dusty Rhodeo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Dick Spots had this to say: 'You ran wild on red dick spots! You might want to get that checked out tho. I Dont Even Know Where I Been!!'. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kobe Okoro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Okoro gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Okoro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rhodeo is trying to keep an underhook but Okoro manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoro (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep. Okoro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okoro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoro pulls his head out easily.
Okoro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rhodeo wants to improve his position but Okoro is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Rhodeo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoro pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position.
Okoro controlling the pace.
Okoro wants to pass the guard but Rhodeo is defending well.
Okoro sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Okoro.#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoro pulls his head out easily.
Okoro controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoro pulls his head out easily.
Okoro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rhodeo is looking to control Okoro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okoro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Okoro works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoro (5) vs (0) Rhodeo#T3#
Okoro controlling the position.
Okoro tries to advance to mount but Rhodeo denies him.
Okoro has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Okoro (7) vs (0) Rhodeo
Okoro controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoro continues to stall.
Rhodeo working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Okoro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rhodeo working to try and regain half guard.
Rhodeo wants to hold on but Okoro pushes him away.
Rhodeo is looking to get to half guard.
Okoro controlling from mount.
Rhodeo tries to lock up and control but Okoro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okoro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rhodeo is trying desperately to improve position.
Rhodeo keeps trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo is controlling an arm, preventing Okoro from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T5#
Rhodeo can't escape the position.
Okoro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rhodeo is trying desperately to improve position.
Okoro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rhodeo is looking to get to half guard.
Okoro is looking to work his way around to Rhodeo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Rhodeo 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: Okoro (7) vs (2) Rhodeo
Okoro controlling the position.
Okoro keeping full guard, as Rhodeo tries to pass. #T6#
Okoro controlling the position.
Rhodeo trying to control but Okoro is working from the bottom.
Okoro managing to control the position.
Rhodeo forces his way into half guard.
Okoro controlling the position for now.
Okoro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Okoro tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Rhodeo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okoro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rhodeo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Okoro is controlling Rhodeo's trapped leg to prevent Rhodeo from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a kimura here.
#T7#
Okoro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Okoro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Okoro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rhodeo is working away from the top position though.
Okoro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Rhodeo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Okoro is pulling down on Rhodeo's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Rhodeo 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.
Okoro pulls Rhodeo in close to his closed guard and prevents Rhodeo from doing any damage or advancing position.#T8#
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoro trying to control the position here.
Rhodeo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoro (7) vs (5) Rhodeo
Okoro is trying to get back to half guard.
Okoro prevents Rhodeo from moving into mount.
Okoro can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhodeo is looking to take a break and control but Okoro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okoro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rhodeo on the ground.
Okoro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9##SUB2#
Rhodeo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rhodeo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Okoro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoro (9) vs (5) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back.
Okoro controlling the action here.
Further stalling from Okoro.
Okoro wants to pass to mount but Rhodeo is defending the position. #SUB2#
Rhodeo actively working from the bottom here.
Okoro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10##SUB2#
Rhodeo actively working from the bottom here.
Okoro content to control rather than advance.
Rhodeo is in trouble now - Okoro has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoro (12) vs (5) Rhodeo
Okoro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rhodeo is controlling an arm, preventing Okoro from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Okoro takes Rhodeo's back. Score +3 for taking back: Okoro (15) vs (5) Rhodeo
Okoro is riding his opponent, not letting Rhodeo buck him off.
Rhodeo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Okoro controlling the positon.
Rhodeo tries to escape but Okoro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Okoro controlling the positon.
Rhodeo is trying to break free.
Okoro biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rhodeo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
Okoro just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rhodeo is trying to break free.
Okoro has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rhodeo's body.
Okoro continues to hold on tight.
Rhodeo tries to escape the position.
Okoro controls the position.#T13#
Rhodeo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Okoro biding his time, looking for the opening.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Okoro is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Rhodeo tries to escape but Okoro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Okoro biding his time, looking for the opening.
More hug and hope from Okoro.#T14#
Okoro has the hooks in. Rhodeo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Okoro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rhodeo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo trying to control the position but Okoro manages to sink in the hooks.
Rhodeo tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoro takes the fight on points by 15 to 5.
A victorious Kobe Okoro 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:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aztlan keeps the fight on the outside.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodeo looks for a takedown but Aztlan sprawls well.
Rhodeo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aztlan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Aztlan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aztlan (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Aztlan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aztlan defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rhodeo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aztlan stacks Rhodeo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aztlan! Score +3 for passing guard: Aztlan (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Aztlan controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhodeo is trying to escape the position but Aztlan is controlling the position.
Rhodeo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aztlan just content to control the position. #T2#
Rhodeo is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Aztlan stalls from top position.
Aztlan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rhodeo! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aztlan (7) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rhodeo tries to improve his position but instead Aztlan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Aztlan (10) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is in bad spot here.
Aztlan is riding his opponent, not letting Rhodeo buck him off. #T3#
Aztlan has the hooks in. Rhodeo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aztlan controls the position.
Aztlan is trying to stick to Rhodeo's back but Rhodeo is turning into Aztlan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aztlan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rhodeo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aztlan (10) vs (2) Rhodeo
Aztlan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhodeo is one step ahead there.
Rhodeo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aztlan's guard.
Rhodeo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aztlan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aztlan desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Rhodeo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aztlan (10) vs (5) Rhodeo
Aztlan can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Rhodeo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aztlan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rhodeo's guard! Nice work there by Aztlan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aztlan (12) vs (5) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aztlan is aware though and is defending well.#T5##SUB2#
Rhodeo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Aztlan is defending well. Rhodeo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Aztlan has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rhodeo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dusty Rhodeo!
Dusty Rhodeo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Apollo Creed Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rhodeo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Creed Jr circles away.#CL#
Creed Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rhodeo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Creed Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rhodeo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Creed Jr to keep the fight standing.
Apollo Creed Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Rhodeo.#TD#
Creed Jr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Creed Jr (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Creed Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rhodeo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Creed Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Creed Jr throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rhodeo's body to avoid the submission. Rhodeo has instead reached around Creed Jr's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rhodeo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dusty Rhodeo!
A less than humble Dusty Rhodeo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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