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Event:
SSG 278 Pushkin vs Bar
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 22 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Strakapoud closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Strakapoud lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Strakapoud
Chancel looking for a sweep. Not yet Chancel, not yet.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud 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.
Chancel wants to sweep but no luck.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Strakapoud trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Strakapoud stays in close to Chancel's body and controls the position.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chancel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Chancel can't keep his opponent in guard - Strakapoud advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chancel is trying to maintain the position but Strakapoud is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel'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.
Strakapoud is looking to pass Chancel's guard but actually Chancel recovers to full guard. #T2#
Chancel keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving. #SUB#
Chancel is looking for a triangle but Strakapoud pushes his legs off easily.
Strakapoud is stalling in the full guard.
Chancel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud stopping the sweep attempt from Chancel.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud passes Chancel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Strakapoud trying to mount his opponent but Chancel defends it.
Strakapoud performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Let's hope that Strakapoud has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Chancel moves into full guard.
Strakapoud slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (5) Strakapoud
Chancel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Strakapoud seems content to control.
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Strakapoud has control of the leg.
Strakapoud wants to pass to mount but Chancel is defending the position.
Strakapoud prevents Chancel from improving his position.#T4#
Strakapoud looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Strakapoud prevents Chancel from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud wants to free his trapped foot but Chancel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Chancel actively working from the bottom here.
Chancel wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping busy.
Chancel is staying active underneath Strakapoud, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strakapoud is pressing down on Chancel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancel is holding on for now.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chancel keeps working.
Strakapoud keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Strakapoud wants to free his trapped foot but Chancel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strakapoud passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chancel! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (8) Strakapoud
Chancel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strakapoud looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strakapoud wants to control the pace but Chancel is squirming around nicely.
Chancel is controlling an arm, preventing Strakapoud from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Chancel gets back to half guard.
Chancel won't allow Strakapoud to pass to mount.
Strakapoud is keen to just control but Chancel is a slippery customer.#T6#
Chancel is looking to improve his position.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chancel keeps working. #SUB2#
Strakapoud wants to work for an arm triangle but Chancel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strakapoud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chancel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chancel is pressing down on Strakapoud's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Strakapoud pushes down on Chancel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chancel tries to roll over but Strakapoud keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strakapoud in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Chancel is looking to control Strakapoud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chancel avoid being mounted?
Strakapoud moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (11) Strakapoud
Strakapoud taking a breather here.
Strakapoud trying to control the position but Chancel is working away.
Chancel is letting Strakapoud control him for a moment. #T8#
Chancel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Strakapoud's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Strakapoud is keen to just control but Chancel is a slippery customer.
Strakapoud prevents Chancel from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strakapoud in particular looking to stall.
Chancel has his hands clasped together around Strakapoud's back. He's all about the action.
Chancel gets full guard.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Chancel looking for a guillotine here but Strakapoud defends easily.
Strakapoud content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Chancel has his foot on Strakapoud's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strakapoud works his way back into a safe position though.
Strakapoud advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (14) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chancel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chancel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Strakapoud's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Strakapoud has control of the leg.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chancel keeps working. #T10#
Chancel is trying to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chancel reverses the position - he's now on top in Strakapoud's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (14) Strakapoud
Our spies down at at Brloh inform us that Strakapoud has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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.
Strakapoud managing to control the position.
Chancel postures up.
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. #SUB2#
Strakapoud is looking for a triangle but Chancel pushes his legs off easily.
Chancel content to stall in guard here.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Strakapoud is keeping the position.#T11#
Strakapoud controls Chancel momentarily but Chancel frees himself.
Strakapoud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Strakapoud pulls Chancel in close to prevent any damage.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Strakapoud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chancel stays in close to Strakapoud's body and controls the position.
Strakapoud seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strakapoud is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (16) Strakapoud
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Chancel is keeping the position.#T12#
Strakapoud trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chancel keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Chancel is trying to control the position but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Chancel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strakapoud defends well.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chancel is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving. #SUB#
Chancel working for a triangle but Strakapoud defends it easily.
Strakapoud trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Chancel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strakapoud pushes down on Chancel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Strakapoud is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chancel! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (2) vs (19) Strakapoud
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chancel is desperately trying to improve his position but Strakapoud has a good base and remains in mount.
Chancel tries to lock up and control but Strakapoud gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strakapoud trying to control but Chancel is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strakapoud wins on points by 19 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 268 Bar vs Maximus
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 21 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chancel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Totemo napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chancel (4) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo manages to get back to half guard.
Totemo wants to improve his position but Chancel is controlling well.
Totemo trying to control but Chancel postures up.
Chancel is taking a breather. Totemo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totemo manages to get to full guard.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo 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.
Totemo keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Chancel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.#T1#
Totemo being controlled here, momentarily.
Chancel stopping the sweep attempt from Totemo .
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Chancel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Totemo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chancel has managed to get both his arms back between Totemo 's legs - danger averted.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chancel won't allow Totemo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chancel defends well.
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Totemo trying to control the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Totemo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chancel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chancel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chancel advances to half guard.
Chancel trying to control the pace.
Totemo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel'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.
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo trying to keep a closed guard but Chancel is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up.
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chancel defends well.
Totemo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (4) vs (2) Totemo
Totemo wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Chancel wants to sweep here but Totemo controlling him for the moment.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Totemo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chancel 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: Chancel (6) vs (2) Totemo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel controlling the action here.
Chancel is keen to just control but Totemo is a slippery customer.
Totemo 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: Chancel (6) vs (6) Totemo #T4##SUB2#
Totemo tightening his grip on Chancel, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Totemo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chancel is defending well though. Totemo let's go of the attempt for now.
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chancel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chancel is looking for a sweep. Totemo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel is not content to let Totemo control the position.
Chancel is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Totemo is pressing down on Chancel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancel is holding on for now.
Totemo prevents Chancel from improving his position.#SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard but Totemo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (6) vs (9) Totemo
Chancel gets back to half guard.#T6#
Chancel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Totemo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (6) vs (12) Totemo
Totemo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chancel is holding on tight.
Totemo wants to control the pace but Chancel is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Totemo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
SSG 256 McCain vs Marden
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 21 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chancel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang won't allow Chancel to sweep him here.
Kuang looking to pass the guard.
Kuang postures up.
Chancel 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.
Chancel controls Kuang momentarily but Kuang frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang 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.
Chancel controlling the position.#T1#
Chancel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang passes Chancel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuang is trying to control. Chancel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel'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.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel trying to control here.
My spies in Doom\'s Gym inform me that Kuang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Kuang is working for a kimura but Chancel is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chancel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Chancel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang looking to pass the guard.
Kuang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kuang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chancel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuang has managed to get both his arms back between Chancel's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Chancel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chancel postures up.
#SUB2#
Kuang looking for a guillotine here but Chancel defends easily.
Kuang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chancel is one step ahead there.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kuang is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Kuang 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.#SUB2#
Kuang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Chancel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chancel is stalling in the full guard.
Kuang working a defensive guard here.
Chancel 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.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kuang is keeping the position.
Kuang is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up. #T5#
Chancel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chancel postures up.
Chancel looking to pass the guard.
Chancel trying to control but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Kuang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuang keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
Chancel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuang is pulling down on Chancel's head. It's preventing any offense from Chancel, at least for the moment.
Chancel looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
Chancel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Kuang wants to sweep here but Chancel controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Chancel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chancel forces his way into half guard.
Chancel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Chancel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang tries to reverse the position but Chancel maintains control.
Chancel controlling from mount.
Kuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chancel trying to control but Kuang is having none of it.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Kuang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Kuang tries to hold on but Chancel pushes him away.
Chancel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chancel tries to control but Kuang wriggling away.
Kuang tries to hold on but Chancel postures up.
Kuang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chancel looking to control but Kuang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Kuang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuang is trying to escape the mount.
Kuang is still trying to improve position.
Chancel wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely. #T10#
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 wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely.
Chancel controlling the pace for now.
Kuang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chancel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Kuang is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Chancel trying to control but Kuang is having none of it.
Kuang regains half guard.
Chancel is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuang keeps working.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kuang is defending well. #T12#
Well, if Chancel 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chancel slips nicely into half guard.
Chancel wants to pass to mount but Kuang is defending the position.
Chancel is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chancel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Chancel tries to pass to full mount but Kuang defends it. #SUB2#
Kuang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chancel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kuang tries to get to full guard but Chancel has control of the leg.
Kuang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuang.
Kuang is pulling down on Chancel's head. It's preventing any offense from Chancel, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Chancel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (8) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chancel trying to control the position but Kuang is working away.
Kuang is looking for a sweep.
Chancel happy to just control the position for now.
Kuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chancel is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chancel takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Nedry Kuang spoke after the fight, saying 'å°ç‹¬ä¸‡å²ï¼ä¸‡ä¸‡å²ï¼'. |
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Event:
SSG 248 Ozymandias vs Banner
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 21 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kyng gets a clinch. #TD2#
Kyng is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chancel is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kyng to the mat. Kyng regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (0) vs (2) Chancel
Kyng looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyng, not yet.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng 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.
Kyng is pulling down on Chancel's head. It's preventing any offense from Chancel, at least for the moment.
Chancel stopping the sweep attempt from Kyng.
Chancel trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng is pulling down on Chancel's head to control his posture.
Chancel 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. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Chancel trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Chancel being controlled here momentarily.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Chancel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Kyng managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Chancel 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.
Chancel tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Chancel 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.
Kyng has his hands on Chancel's head, controlling the position.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Chancel won't allow Kyng to sweep him here. #T3#
Kyng pulls Chancel in close to prevent any damage.
My spies in Funky Gym inform me that Chancel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Chancel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kyng haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Chancel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chancel is fighting to break Kyng's control of his arms but Kyng is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (0) vs (5) Chancel#T4#
Kyng is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kyng stops Chancel from passing to mount.
Kyng is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Kyng controls the position for a moment.
Chancel wants to control but Kyng is keeping him busy.
Kyng wants to control but Chancel postures up.
Chancel takes a little break here. Kyng wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T5#
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.
Chancel trying to control the position but Kyng is working away.
Kyng is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Chancel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chancel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chancel trying to control the action but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng is trying to improve his position.
Chancel tries to advance to mount but Kyng denies him.
Chancel trying to control the action but Kyng is working from the bottom. #T6#
Kyng wants to control but Chancel postures up.
Chancel tries to advance to mount but Kyng denies him.
Kyng is trying to get back to half guard.
Chancel trying to control the position but Kyng is working away.
Kyng is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kyng trying to hold on to Chancel's head to control him but Chancel postures up.
Kyng is refusing to be controlled, as Chancel sits in half guard. #T7#
Kyng is trying to control but can't.
Kyng is staying active underneath Chancel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kyng is doing well to control the position and prevent Chancel from advancing to side control.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng is positioning himself well to prevent Chancel advancing to mount.
Chancel is trying to control. Kyng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kyng is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Chancel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kyng is just riding it out for now. Chancel eventually gives up the hold.
Chancel wants to free his trapped foot but Kyng is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Kyng gets back to full guard.
Chancel stays in close to Kyng's body and controls the position.
Kyng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chancel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (5) Chancel
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chancel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (7) Chancel
Kyng controlling the position.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass. #T9#
Chancel 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.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Chancel stopping the sweep attempt from Kyng.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Chancel trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Chancel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kyng pulls Chancel in close to prevent any damage.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Kyng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chancel content to stall in guard here.
Kyng controlling the position.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Kyng is pulling down on Chancel's head to control his posture.
Chancel preventing the sweep.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chancel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Kyng controlling Chancel's posture.
Chancel looking to pass the guard.
Chancel is still trying to improve position.
Kyng seems keen to control Chancel's posture.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng pulls Chancel in close to prevent any damage.
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Kyng looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyng, not yet.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Kyng pulls Chancel in close to prevent any damage.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Kyng controlling the position.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Chancel trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Chancel stopping the sweep attempt from Kyng.#T14#
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng 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.
Kyng managing to control the position.
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kyng 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.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chancel controls the pace.
Kyng seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chancel wins on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 240 Ozymandias vs Pushkin
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Chancel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Farquharson was covering up waiting for the punch and Chancel finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (0) vs (2) Chancel
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson has his hands on Chancel's head, controlling the position.
Chancel controlling from the top position.
My spies in Funky Gym inform me that Chancel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chancel tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chancel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (2) Chancel
Farquharson stopping the sweep attempt from Chancel.
Chancel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Farquharson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (4) Chancel
Farquharson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Chancel trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Farquharson looking to control.
#SUB#
Chancel looking to improve position, pressing down on Farquharson's thigh with his hand. Farquharson seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Chancel paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Chancel's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Farquharson picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hamish Farquharson!
During a confident post fight interview, Hamish Farquharson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 232 Elvul vs Solo
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 19 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 9 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chai clinches with his opponent.
Chancel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chai after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Chancel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chai is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chancel to the mat. Chancel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Chai
Chancel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chai has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (5) Chai
Chancel is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chai wants to control but Chancel is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chancel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai trying to control the action but Chancel is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chancel, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chancel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.
Chai is pressing down on Chancel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancel is holding on for now.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Chancel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Chai wants to pass to mount but Chancel is defending the position.
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (8) Chai
Chancel gets back to half guard.
Chancel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Chai maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chancel could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Chai has cracked it and Chancel is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olyksandr Chai!
After winning the bout, Olyksandr Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 219 Doe vs Pushkin
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 18 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Totemo closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Totemo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Totemo
Totemo content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Chancel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Totemo pulls his head out easily.
Totemo trying to mount his opponent but Chancel defends it.
Chancel wants to control but Totemo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Totemo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chancel sees it coming and defends easily.
Chancel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Totemo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB2#
Totemo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chancel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chancel trying to hold on to Totemo 's head to control him but Totemo postures up.
#SUB2#
Totemo is working for a kimura but Chancel is defending it quite comfortably.
Totemo trying to pass the guard but Chancel defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Totemo seems to be looking for submissions.
Totemo prevents Chancel from improving his position.
Chancel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Totemo 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.#SUB#
Chancel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Totemo uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (5) Totemo
Chancel tries to buck Totemo off but Totemo is having none of it.
Chancel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Totemo 's best efforts.#SUB2#
Totemo is working for a kimura but Chancel is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Totemo uses his free foot to push down on Chancel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chancel. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (8) Totemo
Totemo trying to control but Chancel is having none of it.
Totemo prevents Chancel from getting the reversal.
Totemo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Totemo looking to control but Chancel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Chancel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chancel is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Totemo wants to take his opponent's back but Chancel doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Totemo working for a guillotine from mount but Chancel is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Totemo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chancel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (8) Totemo
Totemo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Totemo 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. #SUB2#
Totemo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chancel trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom. #T6#
Totemo wants to sweep here but Chancel controlling him for the moment.
Totemo is trying to keep Chancel in close.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chancel sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Totemo 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.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Totemo trying to keep a closed guard but Chancel is proving a slippery customer.
Chancel trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Totemo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chancel preventing the sweep.
Totemo is still trying to improve position.
Totemo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chancel controls the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel'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.
Totemo keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
Totemo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Totemo is keeping the position.
Chancel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chancel trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a triangle but Chancel pushes his legs off easily.
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Totemo is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up. #SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chancel defends well.#SUB2#
Totemo working for a triangle but Chancel defends it easily.
Chancel tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard.
Totemo wants to sweep here but Chancel controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Totemo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chancel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Totemo trying to keep a closed guard but Chancel is proving a slippery customer.
Totemo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9#
Chancel tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard.
Chancel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Totemo 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: Chancel (2) vs (10) Totemo
Totemo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chancel wants to improve his position but instead Totemo has moved into half guard.
#T10#
Chancel is trying to get back to full guard.
Totemo is pressing down on Chancel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancel is holding on for now.
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Totemo has control of the leg.
Chancel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Totemo 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Totemo 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chancel (6) vs (10) Totemo
Chancel biding his time, controlling Totemo .
Will Chancel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11#
I really don't envy Totemo right now.
Totemo keeps trying to improve his position.
Chancel wants to control but Totemo is keeping busy.
Chancel is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Totemo turns into Chancel and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (6) vs (12) Totemo
Chancel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chancel 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: Chancel (8) vs (12) Totemo
Totemo is looking to control Chancel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Totemo avoid being mounted?
Chancel wants to pass to mount but Totemo is defending the position.
Totemo is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Totemo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chancel is working away from the top position though.
Chancel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Totemo won't allow Chancel to pass to mount.
Totemo trying to control but Chancel postures up.
Chancel is trying to control. Totemo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chancel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chancel'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.
Totemo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13##SUB2#
Totemo actively working from the bottom here.
Totemo wants to control but Chancel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chancel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chancel is trying to control. Totemo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Totemo regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chancel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Totemo is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Totemo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chancel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chancel passes Totemo 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Totemo is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Chancel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Totemo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 215 Banner vs Doe
Date: Oct 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 17 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Trace Mack!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mack scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chancel (0) vs (4) Mack#SUB2#
Mack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chancel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chancel is trying to control Mack's posture but Mack avoids it.
Chancel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Funky Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Mack tries for a kimura but Chancel is defending well. #SUB2#
Mack swings around for an armbar but Chancel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mack's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (4) Mack
Mack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Mack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chancel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Chancel pushing down on Mack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Mack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chancel trying to control the pace.
Chancel is pressing down on Mack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mack is holding on for now. #SUB#
Chancel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mack tries to get to full guard but Chancel has control of the leg.
Mack trying to control but Chancel postures up.
Chancel moves into full mount! Mack won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (4) Mack#T2#
Mack 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: Chancel (5) vs (6) Mack
Chancel pulls Mack in close to prevent any damage.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Mack is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chancel looking to control.
Chancel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (7) vs (6) Mack
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Chancel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mack has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Chancel is looking to defend but Mack has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Chancel! Mack pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Chancel taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trace Mack! |
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Event:
SSG 199 Johnson vs Warrior
Date: Sep 17, 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 2 wins and 5 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 16 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Strakapoud drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (0) Chancel
Strakapoud slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chancel wants to sweep here but Strakapoud controlling him for the moment.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strakapoud controlling from the top position.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel wants to sweep here but Strakapoud controlling him for the moment.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chancel is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud 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.
Chancel wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Strakapoud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Strakapoud pushes down on Chancel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Strakapoud tries to pass to full mount but Chancel defends it.
Strakapoud is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chancel moves into full guard.
Strakapoud's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Chancel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strakapoud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Strakapoud sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chancel is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Chancel working for a triangle but Strakapoud defends it easily.
Chancel can't keep his opponent in guard - Strakapoud advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Strakapoud performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chancel is refusing to be controlled, as Strakapoud sits in half guard. #T3#
Strakapoud is controlling the pace.
Strakapoud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chancel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Strakapoud is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Chancel looking for submissions off his back.
Chancel trying to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Chancel manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Chancel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strakapoud pushes down on Chancel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Strakapoud controlling the action here.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard.
Strakapoud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chancel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Strakapoud is working hard here to advance position.
Chancel 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.
Chancel is refusing to be controlled, as Strakapoud sits in half guard.
Strakapoud prevents Chancel from improving his position.
Chancel moves into full guard.
#T5#
Chancel looking to control.
#SUB2#
Chancel is looking for a triangle but Strakapoud pushes his legs off easily.
Strakapoud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strakapoud postures up.
Chancel wants to sweep but no luck.
Chancel 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 (2) Chancel
Strakapoud tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Strakapoud moves into full guard.
Chancel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chancel trying to control but Strakapoud is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6##SUB#
Strakapoud looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strakapoud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chancel pushing down on Strakapoud's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Strakapoud is trying to get back to full guard.
Chancel wants to take a breather but Strakapoud is having none of it.
Strakapoud wants to control but Chancel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chancel is keen to just control but Strakapoud is a slippery customer.
Strakapoud regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Strakapoud keeps moving.
Strakapoud trying to keep a closed guard but Chancel is proving a slippery customer.
Strakapoud looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Strakapoud trying to control the position.
Chancel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strakapoud is trying to maintain the position but Chancel is very close to passing his half guard.
Chancel trying to control from half guard but Strakapoud is working away.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position.
Strakapoud wants to control but Chancel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Strakapoud is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Strakapoud wants to improve his position but Chancel is controlling well.
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strakapoud keeps working.
Chancel is thwarting Strakapoud's attempts to control the position.
Chancel tries to pass to full mount but Strakapoud defends it. #T8#
Strakapoud wants to improve his position but Chancel is controlling well.
Chancel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (5) Chancel
Chancel controlling from mount.
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.
Strakapoud sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Strakapoud tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Strakapoud slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Strakapoud trying to control the position.
Strakapoud bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chancel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (4) vs (5) Chancel#T9#
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chancel is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Chancel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strakapoud defends well.
Strakapoud 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.
Chancel trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel wants to sweep here but Strakapoud controlling him for the moment.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chancel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Strakapoud pushing down on Chancel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chancel is trying to control but can't.
Strakapoud perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chancel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strakapoud in particular looking to stall.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but Chancel defending well.
Strakapoud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Chancel actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Strakapoud stalling.
Chancel won't allow Strakapoud to pass to mount.
Strakapoud controlling the action here.
Strakapoud seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chancel for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chancel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chancel is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chancel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chancel looking for a sweep. Not yet Chancel, not yet.
Strakapoud advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (7) vs (5) Chancel
Strakapoud just content to control the position.
Chancel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Chancel is being controlled here.
Strakapoud wants to control but Chancel is keeping him busy.
Chancel wants to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud controlling the position.
Chancel manages to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud uses his free foot to push down on Chancel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chancel. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (10) vs (5) Chancel
Chancel is squirming around, avoiding Strakapoud's attempts to control the action.
Chancel is working to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Chancel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strakapoud with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chancel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chancel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strakapoud takes the fight on points by 10 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 196 Majere vs Zulu
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 15 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Standish gets a double leg takedown into Chancel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Standish
Chancel wants to hit a sweep here but Standish passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chancel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (5) Standish
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel is working to get back to half guard.
Standish tries to control but Chancel wriggling away.
Chancel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Funky Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Standish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel tries to lock up and control but Standish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Standish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Standish avoids the attempt from Chancel to control.
Chancel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Standish controlling his opponent.
Standish trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Standish avoids the attempt from Chancel to control.#T2#
Standish looking to control and managing it successfully.
Standish prevents Chancel from getting the reversal.
Standish 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 is trying desperately to improve position.
Standish wants to control the pace but Chancel is squirming around nicely.
Standish controlling the pace for now.
Chancel regains half guard.#T3#
Chancel tries to roll over but Standish keeps him under control.
Well, if Standish 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.
Chancel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Standish controlling the action here.
Chancel manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Standish from controlling successfully.
Chancel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Standish passes Chancel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chancel is looking for a sweep. Standish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Standish is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Standish moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (8) Standish#T5#
Chancel struggling a bit here.
Chancel manages to get back to half guard.
Standish is looking to stall here but Chancel recovers full guard.
Standish 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.
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chancel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Chancel trying to keep a closed guard but Standish is proving a slippery customer.
Chancel 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: Chancel (2) vs (8) Standish
Standish wants to control but Chancel is keeping busy.
Standish gets back to full guard.
Chancel trying to control but Standish is working from the bottom.
Chancel controlling from the top position.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Standish is keeping the position.#T7#
Chancel controlling from the top position.
Standish is controlling Chancel's posture.
Standish keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Standish keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
Chancel is working hard here to advance position.
Standish is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Standish keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass. #T8#
Standish keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Standish bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chancel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (10) Standish
Chancel is trying to keep Standish in close.
Standish is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Chancel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Standish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Standish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chancel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Standish is one step ahead there. #T9#
Standish passes Chancel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Standish content to control rather than advance.
Chancel won't allow Standish to pass to mount.
Standish wants to take a breather but Chancel is having none of it.
Chancel is looking for a sweep. Standish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel trying to get back to full guard but Standish takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (2) vs (13) Standish#T10#
Chancel working to try and regain half guard.
Standish wants to control the pace but Chancel is squirming around nicely.
Chancel is trying to escape the mount.
Standish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Standish prevents Chancel from getting the reversal.#T11#
Standish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chancel is looking to escape.
Chancel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Chancel gets back to half guard.
Standish tries to pass to full mount but Chancel defends it. #SUB2#
Standish is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancel is just riding it out for now. Standish eventually gives up the hold.
Chancel is staying active underneath Standish, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chancel wants to improve his position but Standish is controlling well.
#T13#
Standish trying to control from half guard but Chancel is working away.
Standish wants to pass to mount but Chancel is defending the position.
Standish prevents Chancel from improving his position.
Chancel is trying to control but can't.
Standish slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions off his back.#T14##SUB2#
Standish is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chancel defends it well.
Chancel is looking to control Standish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chancel avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chancel is pressing down on Standish's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Standish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish wins on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Niles Standish thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 191 Chai vs Kyng
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 11 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chancel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Hlervu#SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Chancel is keeping the position.
Chancel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hlervu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (2) Hlervu#SUB2#
Hlervu is looking for a triangle but Chancel pushes his legs off easily.
Hlervu being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Hlervu is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Hlervu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chancel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chancel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hlervu 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.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hlervu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chancel defends it easily.
Hlervu 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.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Chancel is pushing down on Hlervu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hlervu is fighting to maintain full guard but Chancel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chancel is keen to just control but Hlervu is a slippery customer.
Chancel not doing much here.
Hlervu regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hlervu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hlervu is looking for a triangle but Chancel pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hlervu looking for a guillotine here but Chancel defends easily.
#T3#
Chancel stopping the sweep attempt from Hlervu.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel'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.
Chancel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chancel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hlervu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chancel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu is looking to regain half guard here but Chancel keeps moving and retains side control.
Chancel tries to move to mount but Hlervu blocks the move with his legs.
Hlervu is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Chancel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Hlervu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chancel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chancel is just content to waste time from the top position. Hlervu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Hlervu looking for a triangle here. Chancel is fighting it but it looks tight! Hlervu pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Chancel is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tendren Hlervu!
A relieved looking Tendren Hlervu 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 178 Berendas vs White
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 14 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Darkins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chancel's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (0) Chancel
Darkins prevents Chancel from improving his position.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but Chancel defending well.
Chancel gets full guard.
Darkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Darkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Darkins wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Darkins 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#
Chancel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Darkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkins wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Chancel trying to control the position.
#T1#
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins 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: Darkins (2) vs (2) Chancel
Chancel trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom.
My spies in Besta-Fera Training Center inform me that Chancel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Darkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chancel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chancel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Darkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chancel is aware though and is defending well.
Chancel sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Darkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Darkins controlling Chancel's posture.
Darkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB#
Darkins looking for a guillotine here but Chancel defends easily.
Darkins 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.
Chancel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Darkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chancel controlling from the top position.
Darkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Darkins working for a triangle but Chancel defends it easily.
#SUB#
Darkins is looking for a triangle but Chancel pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Darkins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Chancel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Darkins 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.
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Darkins trying to keep a closed guard but Chancel is proving a slippery customer.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Darkins is keeping the position.#SUB#
Darkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chancel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Darkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Darkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Chancel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Darkins is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel is trying to control the action in half guard but Darkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Darkins is looking to control Chancel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Darkins avoid being mounted?
Darkins wants to get back to full guard.
Darkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Darkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chancel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chancel trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom.
Chancel controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Chancel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T5##SUB#
Darkins working for a triangle but Chancel defends it easily.
Chancel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Darkins keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass. #SUB#
Chancel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Darkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chancel has managed to get both his arms back between Darkins's legs - danger averted.
Chancel controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Darkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chancel is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Darkins is adopting a defensive guard.
Chancel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins controls Chancel momentarily but Chancel frees himself.
Chancel stays in close to Darkins's body and controls the position.
Darkins trying to keep a closed guard but Chancel is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Darkins working for a triangle but Chancel defends it easily.
#SUB#
Chancel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7#
Chancel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (2) vs (5) Chancel
Darkins wants to control but Chancel postures up.
Chancel wants to control but Darkins is keeping him busy.
Darkins is trying to improve his position.
Darkins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (4) vs (5) Chancel
Chancel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Darkins seems to be working for a kimura but Chancel defends the submission attempt.
Darkins stalling away here and it's allowed Chancel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T8#
Darkins pushing down on Chancel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Darkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chancel tries to roll over but Darkins keeps him under control.#SUB#
Darkins is working for a kimura but Chancel is defending it quite comfortably.
Chancel trying to control from the bottom.
Darkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chancel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Darkins is pressing down on Chancel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancel is holding on for now.
Chancel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Darkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Darkins passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (7) vs (5) Chancel
Chancel sneaks back into half guard.
Darkins wants to control but Chancel is keeping him busy.
Darkins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chancel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Darkins wants to pass to mount but Chancel is defending the position. #SUB#
Darkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancel is just riding it out for now. Darkins eventually gives up the hold. #T10##SUB#
Darkins 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.
Chancel trying to control but Darkins postures up.
Darkins not doing much here.
Chancel regains full guard. Nicely done. #T11#
Chancel can't keep his opponent in guard - Darkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chancel is not content to let Darkins control the position.
Chancel is pressing down on Darkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chancel has his hands on Darkins's head, controlling the position.
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chancel is keeping the position for now.
Chancel is trying to control the position but Darkins postures up.
Darkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Darkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
Darkins stands and throws Chancel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (10) vs (5) Chancel#T12##SUB#
Darkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chancel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chancel sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Darkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chancel sees it coming and defends easily.
Darkins controlling the pace.
Chancel gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Chancel has his feet on Darkins's thighs here. He's pushed Darkins off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Darkins screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacques Chancel! |
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Event:
SSG 168 Goble vs Kersikov
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 London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 7 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chai moves into the clinch.#TD#
Chai has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chancel regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Chancel
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Chancel
Chai moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chancel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chancel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (5) vs (4) Chancel
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel keeps control of the position easily here as Chai tries to buck him off.
Chai is really stuck here.
#T1#
Chai trying to control the hands but Chancel breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Chai defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chancel's arms.
Chancel avoiding Chai 's attempts to control his hands.
Chai tries to escape but Chancel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chancel is riding his opponent, not letting Chai buck him off.
Chancel trying to control.
Chai trying to control the hands but Chancel won't let him.
Chancel struggling to keep hold of the position.
Chai can't escape the position.
#T2#
Chai trying to control but not successfully.
Chancel is riding his opponent, not letting Chai buck him off.
Chancel keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Chancel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chancel gets his hands free as Chai looks to control.
Chai staying busy and making it hard for Chancel to control.
Chai wants to escape the position.
Chancel wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.#T3#
Chai is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chancel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chai turns into Chancel and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (4) Chancel
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Chancel is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Chai advances to half guard.
Chancel wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chancel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai content to control rather than advance.
Chancel is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Chai is thwarting Chancel's attempts to control the position.
Chai is pressing down on Chancel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancel is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is taking a breather. Chancel 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.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chai.
Chancel wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
#T6##SUB2#
Chancel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai stalling.
Chancel tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T7#
Chai not doing much here.
Chancel 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.
Chancel trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chancel manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Chancel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chai 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#
Chancel is looking for a triangle here but Chai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (4) Chancel
Chancel is trying to escape the position but Chai is controlling the position. #T9#
Chancel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura but Chancel is defending well. #T10#
Chancel tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chancel is trying to work for a sweep but Chai has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (12) vs (4) Chancel
Chai 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 is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chancel is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai controlling his opponent. #T11#
Chancel just holding on.
Chancel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chancel tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T12#
Chai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chancel! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (4) Chancel
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chancel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Chai avoids the attempt from Chancel to control.#T13#
Chancel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chancel is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Chancel gets back to half guard.
Chai is taking a breather. Chancel 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.
Chai continues to stall.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
A very excited looking Olyksandr Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gascon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chancel is trying to defend but Gascon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Gascon
Chancel wants to get back to full guard.
Gascon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chancel! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (5) Gascon
Gascon is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Chancel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Chancel (0) vs (8) Gascon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gascon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chancel tries to escape but Gascon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chancel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Gascon working for a guillotine from mount but Chancel is in no mood to give up.
Gascon tries to control but Chancel wriggling away. #T1#
Gascon wants to take his opponent's back but Chancel doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Gascon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chancel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Chancel tries to bench press Gascon off him but Gascon keeps the position.
Chancel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Besta-Fera Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gascon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chancel keeps working. #T2#
Chancel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gascon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chancel wants to control but Gascon postures up.
Chancel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gascon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chancel! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chancel (0) vs (10) Gascon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel prevents Gascon from taking his back.
Gascon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chancel is trying to escape the mount.
Chancel stops Gascon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Chancel tries to lock up and control but Gascon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Gascon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gascon trying to control but Chancel is having none of it.
Chancel tries to reverse the position but Gascon maintains control.
Chancel is working hard here to advance position.
Chancel is trying to escape the mount but Gascon keeps good control and instead manages to take Chancel's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chancel (0) vs (13) Gascon
Chancel wants to escape the position.
Chancel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chancel wants to hold on but Gascon pushes him away.#SUB2#
Gascon is working for a guillotine from mount but Chancel frees his head quite easily.
Chancel regains half guard.
Chancel regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Gascon trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Chancel is controlling Gascon's posture.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully.
Gascon is looking to advance position but Chancel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chancel (4) vs (13) Gascon
Chancel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gascon is looking to escape.
Gascon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gascon tries to hold on but Chancel pushes him away. #T5#
Gascon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Gascon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gascon tries to reverse the position but Chancel maintains control.
Chancel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gascon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chancel controlling from mount.
Gascon tries to reverse the position but Chancel maintains control.
Chancel content just to control the position here. #T6#
Chancel'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.
Gascon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Gascon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Gascon tries to hold on but Chancel postures up.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Gascon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to 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.
Gascon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gascon is looking to improve his position but Chancel isn't that keen on the idea.
Gascon tries to hold on but Chancel pushes him away.
Gascon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Gascon is squirming around, avoiding Chancel's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Gascon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gascon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Gascon gets back to half guard.#T9#
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Gascon is defending well.
Gascon trying to hold on to Chancel's head to control him but Chancel postures up.
Gascon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chancel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Gascon keeps moving.
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.
Gascon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chancel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chancel preventing the sweep.
Chancel stays in close to Gascon's body and controls the position.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.#T10#
Gascon is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up.
Gascon wants to sweep but no luck.
Gascon looks winded!
Gascon keeps trying to improve his position.
Chancel passes into half guard.
Chancel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gascon wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gascon tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Chancel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (7) vs (13) Gascon
Chancel controlling from mount. #T11#
Chancel wants to control the pace but Gascon is squirming around nicely.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Chancel prevents Gascon from getting the reversal.
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chancel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gascon is looking to escape.
Gascon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (7) vs (15) Gascon#T12#
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Chancel.#SUB#
Chancel has his foot on Gascon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gascon works his way back into a safe position though.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Chancel is keeping the position.
Gascon passes Chancel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chancel is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions off his back.
Gascon trying to mount his opponent but Chancel defends it.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Chancel is looking to control Gascon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chancel avoid being mounted?
Gascon wants to control but Chancel is keeping him busy.
Chancel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Chancel is keeping the position.
Gascon preventing the sweep.
Gascon looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Chancel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gascon defends well.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving. #T14#
Chancel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gascon tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chancel being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascon wins on points by 15 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 154 Dew vs Ulatov
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chancel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gerbandi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chancel somewhat.#CL#
Gerbandi closes the distance and clinches.
Gerbandi gets underhooks to prevent Chancel's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Gerbandi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Chancel
Chancel is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Chancel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chancel.
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.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerbandi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Chancel looking for a sweep. Not yet Chancel, not yet. #SUB2#
Gerbandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Chancel.
Chancel trying to control the position.
Gerbandi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chancel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving. #T3#
Gerbandi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Chancel
Chancel tries to buck Gerbandi off but Gerbandi is having none of it.#SUB#
Gerbandi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gerbandi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chancel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chancel is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Chancel manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gerbandi.
Gerbandi trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Chancel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Chancel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gerbandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T5#
Gerbandi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chancel 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: Gerbandi (5) vs (2) Chancel
Chancel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gerbandi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
My spies in Besta-Fera Training Center inform me that Chancel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Chancel trying to pass the guard but Gerbandi defending well.
Chancel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chancel wants to pass to mount but Gerbandi is defending the position.
Gerbandi tries to get to full guard but Chancel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chancel trying to mount his opponent but Gerbandi defends it.
Gerbandi is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Gerbandi moves into full guard.
Chancel looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Gerbandi looking to control.
Chancel trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chancel trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Chancel is still trying to improve position.
Chancel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerbandi controls Chancel momentarily but Chancel frees himself.
Gerbandi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chancel 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.
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
Gerbandi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T9##SUB#
Gerbandi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chancel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chancel postures up.
Chancel is stalling in the full guard.
Gerbandi 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: Gerbandi (7) vs (2) Chancel
Gerbandi is thwarting Chancel's attempts to control the position.
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Chancel is working away.
Gerbandi wants to pass to mount but Chancel is defending the position. #T10#
Gerbandi is looking to pass Chancel's guard but actually Chancel recovers to full guard.
Gerbandi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chancel pulls Gerbandi in to control the position.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11##SUB2#
Chancel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Gerbandi won't allow Chancel to sweep him here.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chancel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12##SUB2#
Chancel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gerbandi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gerbandi trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Chancel is keeping the position.
Chancel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Chancel pulls Gerbandi in close to his closed guard and prevents Gerbandi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
Chancel trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Gerbandi passes Chancel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gerbandi wants to free his trapped foot but Chancel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chancel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerbandi is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Chancel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerbandi wants to free his trapped foot but Chancel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chancel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Chancel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
After winning the bout, Dani Gerbandi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 146 Cheese vs Chai
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Matsuhiro Toryiama!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Toryiama darts in and clinches Chancel up against the cage.#TD#
Chancel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (0) Toryiama
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toryiama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chancel won't allow Toryiama to sweep him here.
Toryiama seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chancel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chancel content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Toryiama controls Chancel momentarily but Chancel frees himself.
Chancel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chancel is pushing down on Toryiama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Toryiama is fighting to maintain full guard but Chancel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chancel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (0) Toryiama
Toryiama tries to hold on but Chancel postures up.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Toryiama tries to hold on but Chancel pushes him away.
Chancel prevents Toryiama from getting the reversal.
Chancel trying to control but Toryiama is having none of it. #T2#
Chancel controlling from mount.
Toryiama 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.
Toryiama trying to control from the bottom.
Chancel trying to control the pace.
Toryiama is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Chancel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chancel wants to control but Toryiama is keeping him busy.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
Chancel wants to control but Toryiama is keeping him busy. #T3#
Chancel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toryiama moves into full guard.
Toryiama trying to keep a closed guard but Chancel is proving a slippery customer.
Toryiama is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chancel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toryiama is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (5) vs (2) Toryiama#T4#
Toryiama passes Chancel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Toryiama prevents Chancel from improving his position.
Chancel is working hard here to advance position.
Toryiama is trying to control the action in half guard but Chancel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Toryiama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chancel defends it well.
Chancel is not content to let Toryiama control the position.
Chancel is trying to control but can't.
#T5##SUB2#
Toryiama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Toryiama working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chancel's thigh. Chancel counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Chancel looking for subs off his back but Toryiama has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Chancel is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Toryiama passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (5) Toryiama
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel'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.
Chancel is not content to let Toryiama control the position. #SUB2#
Toryiama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chancel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chancel prevents Toryiama from moving into mount. #T7#
Toryiama passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chancel! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chancel (5) vs (7) Toryiama
Toryiama wants to control the pace but Chancel is squirming around nicely.
Chancel wants to hold on but Toryiama pushes him away.
Toryiama wants to control the pace but Chancel is squirming around nicely.
Chancel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Toryiama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Toryiama prevents Chancel from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Toryiama working for a guillotine from mount but Chancel is in no mood to give up.
Toryiama controlling his opponent.
Chancel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Toryiama tries to control but Chancel wriggling away.
Chancel wants to control but Toryiama is having none of it.
Toryiama controlling his opponent.
Toryiama is trying to control here but Chancel has managed to regain half guard.
Chancel wants to control but Toryiama is keeping busy.
Toryiama is trying to control the action in half guard but Chancel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10##SUB2#
Toryiama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chancel is looking for a sweep. Toryiama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel gets full guard.#SUB#
Chancel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toryiama defends it easily.
Toryiama's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11##SUB#
Chancel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toryiama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Toryiama wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Toryiama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Toryiama stopping the sweep attempt from Chancel.#T12#
Chancel working a defensive guard here.
Chancel wants to sweep here but Toryiama controlling him for the moment.
Toryiama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chancel is keeping the position for now.
Toryiama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Toryiama from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chancel working for a triangle but Toryiama defends it easily.
#T13#
Toryiama 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.
Toryiama trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chancel is looking for a triangle but Toryiama pushes his legs off easily.
#T14#
Chancel 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.
Toryiama is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Chancel 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!
Toryiama slips nicely into half guard.
Toryiama is pressing down on Chancel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancel is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toryiama wins on points by 7 to 5.
A very excited looking Matsuhiro Toryiama made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 141 Barnes vs Chai
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chancel shoots in but no luck this time.
Chancel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chancel enables Kimura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chancel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel trying to control the position.
Kimura trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom. #T1#
Chancel is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Chancel being controlled here, momentarily.
Chancel controlling Kimura's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel'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.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chancel has his foot on Kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kimura has gone for a leg lock! Chancel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimura's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (2) Kimura
Chancel trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #T2#
Chancel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Chancel won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
Chancel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (2) Kimura
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kimura struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is trying to escape the position but Chancel is controlling the position.
Kimura tries to bench press Chancel off him but Chancel keeps the position.
Chancel is staying tight to Kimura's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kimura sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Chancel wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
Kimura trying to control but Chancel postures up.
Kimura is staying active underneath Chancel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chancel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chancel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kimura for as long as he can get away with.
Chancel'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.
Kimura won't allow Chancel to pass to mount.
Chancel is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Kimura is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
Kimura tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Chancel stalling.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chancel is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Chancel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura is looking to control Chancel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?#T5#
Chancel is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Chancel trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Chancel is taking a breather. Kimura 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.
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Chancel looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (5) vs (4) Kimura#T6##SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Chancel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Chancel controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Kimura pushes down on Chancel's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T7#
Kimura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chancel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chancel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chancel wants to hit a sweep here but Kimura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chancel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (7) Kimura
Chancel stops Kimura from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kimura tries to control but Chancel wriggling away.
Chancel is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8##SUB2#
Kimura has control of Chancel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chancel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kimura wants to take Chancel's back here but Chancel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kimura prevents Chancel from getting the reversal.
Chancel tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimura fails to move to back control. #T9#
Kimura takes Chancel's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Chancel is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Chancel (5) vs (10) Kimura#SUB2#
Chancel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kimura. #SUB2#
Kimura 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, Chancel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kimura has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chancel's body.
#SUB2#
Kimura patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T10##SUB2#
Kimura is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Chancel is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Event:
SSG 134 Barnes vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Chancel gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Soderberg (0) vs (4) Chancel
Chancel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Soderberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Chancel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chancel trying to control the position but Soderberg is working away.
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soderberg is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Chancel controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg struggling a bit here.
Chancel wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Soderberg being controlled for a moment.
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.
Soderberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Soderberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Soderberg is letting Chancel control him for a moment.
Chancel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Soderberg wants to control but Chancel postures up.#T2#
Soderberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Chancel tries to advance to mount but Soderberg denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel happy to just control the position for now.
Soderberg stops Chancel from passing to mount.
Chancel just content to control the position.
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Chancel in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Soderberg is trying to improve his position.
Soderberg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chancel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Besta-Fera Training Center inform me that Chancel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Chancel is trying to control the action in half guard but Soderberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
Chancel is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it. #T4##SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg is not content to let Chancel control the position.#SUB#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancel pulls his head out easily.
Chancel is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chancel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (7) Chancel
Soderberg is letting Chancel control him for a moment.
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Soderberg wants to control but Chancel postures up.
Soderberg is looking to regain half guard here but Chancel keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Chancel controls the position from side control.
Soderberg tries to bench press Chancel off him but Chancel keeps the position.
Soderberg sneaks back into half guard.
Chancel is trying to control the action in half guard but Soderberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Soderberg won't allow Chancel to pass to mount.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg trying to control from the bottom.
Chancel trying to control the pace.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Chancel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Chancel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Chancel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Chancel is controlling well.
#SUB#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancel pulls his head out easily.
Soderberg is staying active underneath Chancel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chancel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chancel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (10) Chancel#T7#
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Chancel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chancel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Soderberg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Soderberg is looking to get to half guard.
Chancel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape.
Soderberg tries to hold on but Chancel pushes him away. #T8#
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Chancel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Soderberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (10) Chancel#SUB2#
Chancel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Chancel keeps trying to improve his position.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #T9#
Soderberg works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Soderberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancel is just riding it out for now. Soderberg eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Soderberg seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Soderberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancel is just riding it out for now. Soderberg eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chancel defends it well. #T10#
Chancel is in trouble now - Soderberg has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (5) vs (10) Chancel#SUB#
Soderberg working for a submission but Chancel is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Soderberg wants to finish this one by submission but Chancel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Soderberg.
Chancel 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#
Soderberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancel is just riding it out for now. Soderberg eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Soderberg in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Chancel tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Soderberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krister Soderberg!
Krister Soderberg thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 129 Chai vs Gambini
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chancel looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (0) Kuang
Chancel stays in close to Kuang's body and controls the position.
Chancel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel'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#
Kuang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chancel defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuang keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuang 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: Chancel (2) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom. #T1#
Chancel looking for a sweep. Not yet Chancel, not yet. #SUB#
Kuang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuang trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Kuang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chancel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (4) vs (2) Kuang
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chancel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuang is keeping the position for now.
Kuang being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuang is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up. #SUB2#
Kuang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chancel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Chancel postures up.
Chancel is stalling in the full guard.
Chancel pushes down on Kuang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LA Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kuang gets full guard.
Kuang being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuang has control of Chancel's left arm, preventing Chancel from doing any damage. #T4#
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kuang is keeping the position.
Kuang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chancel being controlled here momentarily.
Chancel is stalling in the full guard.
Chancel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (7) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang tries to improve position but can't.
Chancel trying to control the position but Kuang is working away.
Chancel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuang! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chancel (9) vs (2) Kuang#T5#
Chancel wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuang is looking to get to half guard.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuang tries to lock up and control but Chancel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chancel wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Chancel trying to control but Kuang is having none of it.
Chancel is really struggling to control Kuang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kuang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chancel'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.
Kuang is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Chancel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuang is squirming around, avoiding Chancel's attempts to control the action.
Kuang wants to hold on but Chancel pushes him away.#T8#
Kuang can't escape the position.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Kuang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kuang is defending well.
Chancel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuang is trying to maintain the position but Chancel is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Chancel trying to control the pace.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but Kuang defending well.
Chancel is keen to just control but Kuang is a slippery customer.
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel trying to control from half guard but Kuang is working away.
Kuang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chancel is working away from the top position though.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
Chancel wants to take a breather but Kuang is having none of it.
Chancel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuang is controlling Chancel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Chancel 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.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but Kuang defending well.
Chancel not doing much here.
Kuang tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Chancel is taking a breather. Kuang 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.#T11#
Kuang is trying to control but can't.
Chancel controlling the action here.
Kuang trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chancel in particular looking to stall.
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Kuang wants to control but Chancel is keeping busy.
Chancel wants to pass to mount but Kuang is defending the position.
Kuang tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chancel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (12) vs (2) Kuang
Chancel controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Chancel isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuang wants to control but Chancel is having none of it.
Chancel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Kuang is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Further stalling from Chancel.
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Chancel isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuang regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chancel takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: 'å°ç‹¬ä¸‡å²ï¼ä¸‡ä¸‡å²ï¼'. |
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Event:
SSG 124 Drago vs Philbert
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Chancel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chancel is in Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (0) Chai#SUB2#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai is trying to keep Chancel in close.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chancel is one step ahead there.
Chancel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chancel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel postures up.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chancel postures up.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel looking to pass the guard.
Chancel stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chancel trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chancel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chancel trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T2#
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Chancel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chancel trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chancel is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Chancel wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chancel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chancel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
Chancel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Chancel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chancel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai 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: Chancel (2) vs (2) Chai
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Chancel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (2) vs (5) Chai
Chancel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai is keen to just control but Chancel is a slippery customer.
Chancel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Besta-Fera Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Chancel is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (2) vs (8) Chai#T6#
Chai tries to control but Chancel wriggling away. #SUB2#
Chai looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chai moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Chancel (2) vs (11) Chai#SUB2#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Chai working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Chancel is doing well to defend. Chai seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Chancel is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai!
After winning the bout, Stsyapan Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 121 Thumb vs Laulhere
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dirt rushes Chancel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Dirt has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chancel is trying to keep an underhook but Dirt manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (0) Chancel#SUB#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura but Chancel is defending well.
Chancel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dirt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dirt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dirt (2) vs (4) Chancel
Chancel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dirt's body.
Chancel keeps control of the position as Dirt tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel controls the action.
Dirt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Chancel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dirt has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dirt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dirt trying to control but Chancel postures up.
Chancel is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Dirt is looking to control Chancel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dirt avoid being mounted?
Well, if Chancel 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.
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.
Chancel is pressing down on Dirt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dirt is holding on for now.
Chancel not doing much here.
Dirt is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dirt wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dirt! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (2) vs (7) Chancel
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Chancel avoids the attempt from Dirt to control.
Chancel controlling from the full mount.
Dirt is looking to get to half guard.
Dirt 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: Dirt (4) vs (7) Chancel
Dirt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (7) vs (7) Chancel
You can see the frustration on Chancel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chancel is looking for a sweep.
Chancel 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.
Chancel sneaks back into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Dirt 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.
Chancel is not content to let Dirt control the position.#SUB#
Dirt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancel is just riding it out for now. Dirt eventually gives up the hold.
Chancel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chancel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dirt is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4#
Dirt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (10) vs (7) Chancel#SUB#
Dirt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Dirt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dirt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chancel keeps working. #SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chancel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chancel is looking to regain half guard here but Dirt keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Chancel is not content to let Dirt control the position. #SUB#
Dirt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chancel sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Dirt seems to be working for a kimura but Chancel defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dirt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dirt trying to control the action but Chancel is working from the bottom. #T6#
Chancel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Chancel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dirt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dirt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dirt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chancel 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.
Dirt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chancel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Chancel has his feet on Dirt's thighs here. He's pushed Dirt off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dirt screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacques Chancel! |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Chancel shoots in and gets a takedown into Manning's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (0) vs (2) Chancel
Manning is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up. #SUB#
Manning working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chancel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chancel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chancel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manning is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manning has his hands on Chancel's head, controlling the position.
Chancel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chancel is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Manning is looking for a triangle but Chancel pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Manning being controlled here, momentarily.
Chancel tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
My spies in Canadian Combat Academy inform me that Chancel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chancel controlling from the top position.
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.
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.
Manning is trying to keep Chancel in close.
#T2#
Chancel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chancel.#SUB#
Manning escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chancel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manning is pulling down on Chancel's head. It's preventing any offense from Chancel, at least for the moment.
Chancel trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Manning keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass. #SUB#
Manning looking for a guillotine here but Chancel defends easily.
#T3#
Chancel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Manning controls Chancel momentarily but Chancel frees himself.
Manning is pulling down on Chancel's head. It's preventing any offense from Chancel, at least for the moment.
Manning working a defensive guard here.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Chancel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chancel pushes down on Manning's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chancel controlling the action here.
Manning tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Chancel tries to pass to full mount but Manning defends it. #T5#
Manning wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Manning looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel is looking to advance position but Manning won't allow it.
Manning trying to control but Chancel postures up.
Manning is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel trying to control the pace.
Manning is staying active underneath Chancel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chancel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Manning holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chancel trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom.
Manning controlling the position for now.
Chancel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Manning is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manning won't allow Chancel to pass to mount.
Manning trying to hold on to Chancel's head to control him but Chancel postures up.
Manning keeping hold of Chancel's head, controlling as best he can. #T7#
Chancel prevents Manning from improving his position.
Chancel wants to pass to mount but Manning is defending the position.
Manning tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Manning regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chancel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manning is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Chancel pushes down on Manning's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chancel controlling the action here.
Manning trying to hold on to Chancel's head to control him but Chancel postures up.
Manning makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manning.
Manning is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up.
Chancel controlling from the top position.
Chancel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Manning not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Manning throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chancel tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
Chancel is still trying to improve position.
Manning is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up.
Chancel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manning looking to control.
#SUB#
Manning 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.
Chancel controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Manning keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
Chancel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chancel tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
Manning is trying to keep Chancel in close.
Chancel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11##SUB#
Manning is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.
Chancel is stalling in the full guard.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving. #T12#
Manning can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chancel controls the pace.
Manning controlling Chancel's posture. #SUB#
Chancel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manning has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chancel has managed to get both his arms back between Manning's legs - danger averted.
Chancel looking to pass the guard.
Manning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chancel sitting in guard here, content to control. #T13#
Chancel wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving. #SUB#
Manning had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chancel defends it easily.#SUB#
Manning is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chancel is aware though and is defending well.
Chancel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chancel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chancel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chancel is looking to pass into half guard but Manning pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Manning is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (2) Chancel#T14#
Chancel is adopting a defensive guard.
Manning wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Chancel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manning manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (4) Chancel
Manning is trying to keep Chancel in close.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manning is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chancel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (2) vs (7) Chancel
And that's the end of the fight!
Chancel wins on points by 7 to 2.
George Manning was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
SSG 108 Gomes vs Maximus
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Majid Shah!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Shah closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chancel (0) vs (4) Shah
Chancel is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shah is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chancel (0) vs (6) Shah
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chancel tries to reverse the position but Shah maintains control.
Shah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shah avoids the attempt from Chancel to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chancel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Chancel is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shah goes for an armbar but Chancel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chancel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (6) Shah
Chancel stands and throws Shah's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (6) Shah#SUB#
Chancel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chancel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shah's legs.
You can see the frustration on Shah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shah is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Shah is still trying to improve position.
Chancel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shah's legs.
The referee asks Chancel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chancel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shah is looking to regain half guard here but Chancel keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Shah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chancel in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shah is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Chancel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shah! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chancel (7) vs (6) Shah#T3#
Shah is desperately trying to improve his position but Chancel has a good base and remains in mount.
Chancel tries to control but Shah wriggling away.
Chancel controlling from mount.
Shah tries to reverse the position but Chancel maintains control.
Chancel trying to control but Shah is having none of it.
Shah gets back to half guard.
Chancel controlling the pace.
Shah is looking to control Chancel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shah avoid being mounted?#T4#
Chancel is trying to control the action in half guard but Shah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shah is trying to maintain the position but Chancel is very close to passing his half guard.
Shah won't allow Chancel to pass to mount.
Chancel controlling the action here.
Chancel is looking to advance position but Shah won't allow it.
Shah is pressing down on Chancel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chancel controls the pace.
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chancel pushes down on Shah's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chancel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chancel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Chancel trying to pass the guard but Shah defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel'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.
Chancel not doing much here.
Shah is looking to improve his position.
Shah is trying to maintain the position but Chancel is very close to passing his half guard.
Chancel wants to take a breather but Shah is having none of it.
Shah wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel is trying to control. Shah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shah is trying is best to control the position here.
Chancel is just content to waste time from the top position. Shah takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T6#
Chancel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shah controls Chancel momentarily but Chancel frees himself.
Shah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shah is pulling down on Chancel's head. It's preventing any offense from Chancel, at least for the moment.
Chancel stays in close to Shah's body and controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chancel.#T7#
Shah looking for a sweep. Not yet Shah, not yet.
Chancel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (7) vs (8) Shah
Shah trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Shah won't allow Chancel to sweep him here. #T8##SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shah passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Shah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancel is just riding it out for now. Shah eventually gives up the hold.
Chancel gets back to full guard.
Shah postures up.
#T9#
Shah preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Chancel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shah pushing down on Chancel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chancel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chancel.
Shah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chancel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Chancel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chancel pulls Shah in close to his closed guard and prevents Shah from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10##SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chancel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T11##SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Shah has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Shah from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chancel is looking for a triangle here but Shah uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (7) vs (11) Shah#SUB2#
Shah swings around for an armbar but Chancel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shah's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (9) vs (11) Shah
Chancel trying to control but Shah is working from the bottom.
Shah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chancel won't allow Shah to sweep him here.
Chancel forces his way into half guard.
Chancel is controlling the pace.
#T13#
Chancel wants to pass to mount but Shah is defending the position.
Chancel wants to control but Shah is keeping him busy.
Chancel is pressing down on Shah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shah is holding on for now.
Shah gets back to full guard.
Shah working a defensive guard here.
Chancel slips nicely into half guard.
Chancel not doing much here.
Shah 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: Chancel (9) vs (15) Shah#T14#
Chancel is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Shah working for the choke. #SUB2#
Shah patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chancel prevents Shah from getting a body triangle.
Chancel trying to control the hands but Shah breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shah 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, Chancel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 100 Shaver vs Chancel
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Shaver pushes Chancel up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Shaver tightens his grip and picks Chancel up, before dumping him to the ground. Chancel manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Chancel
Chancel wants to control the position but Shaver says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Shaver has control of the leg. #SUB#
Shaver is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chancel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaver seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel is in trouble now - Shaver has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (5) vs (0) Chancel
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel is squirming around, avoiding Shaver's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Chancel is looking to improve his position but Shaver isn't that keen on the idea.
Chancel 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.
Chancel is pressing down on Shaver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully.
Shaver passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (8) vs (0) Chancel
Shaver has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaver (10) vs (0) Chancel
Chancel prevents Shaver from taking his back.#T2#
Chancel working to try and regain half guard.
Chancel is still trying to improve position.
Chancel wants to control but Shaver is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver wants to control the pace but Chancel is squirming around nicely.
Shaver looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Chancel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shaver controlling the position easily from mount.
Shaver prevents Chancel from getting the reversal.
Shaver looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chancel is looking to escape.
Chancel tries to lock up and control but Shaver gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Shaver takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Shaver (13) vs (0) Chancel#SUB#
Shaver working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chancel is really stuck here.
Chancel is keeping busy.
Shaver has the hooks in. Chancel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chancel keeps trying to improve his position.
Shaver wants to control but Chancel is keeping busy.#T5#
Shaver avoiding Chancel 's attempts to control his hands.
Chancel turns into Shaver and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (13) vs (2) Chancel
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chancel stopping the sweep attempt from Shaver.
Shaver trying to control the position.
Shaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chancel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chancel 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: Shaver (15) vs (2) Chancel
Shaver postures up.
Shaver slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (18) vs (2) Chancel#T6#
Chancel is trying to improve his position.
Shaver wants to control but Chancel is keeping him busy.
Chancel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shaver wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaver trying to control the position but Chancel is working away.
Chancel is looking for a sweep.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Chancel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Chancel is trying to work for a sweep but Shaver has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaver (20) vs (2) Chancel
Chancel is working to get back to half guard.
Chancel 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.
Shaver seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chancel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shaver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shaver's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaver (20) vs (6) Chancel#T8##SUB2#
Chancel working for a choke but Shaver is defending well.
My spies in Canadian Combat Academy inform me that Chancel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
You can see the frustration on Shaver's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chancel biding his time, looking for the opening.
Shaver tries to escape but Chancel has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chancel controlling the positon.
Shaver is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shaver trying to control the hands but Chancel won't let him.
Chancel is looking to control Shaver but Shaver is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Chancel avoiding Shaver 's attempts to control his hands.
Chancel is riding his opponent, not letting Shaver buck him off.
Chancel controlling well, preventing Shaver from escaping the position.
#T10#
Shaver trying to control the position but Chancel manages to sink in the hooks.
Chancel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
A lull in the action here.
Chancel is hanging on to Shaver's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Shaver tries to escape the position.
Chancel is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
Shaver is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Shaver right now.
#T12#
Chancel controlling well, preventing Shaver from escaping the position.
Chancel tries to keep control of the position but Shaver is staying busy.
Shaver breaks Chancel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (22) vs (6) Chancel
Chancel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaver is pushing down on Chancel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chancel is fighting to maintain full guard but Shaver has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chancel is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaver looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13##SUB2#
Chancel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shaver wants to free his trapped foot but Chancel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shaver controlling the pace. #SUB#
Shaver 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 Shaver. #T14#
Chancel is refusing to be controlled, as Shaver sits in half guard.
Shaver prevents Chancel from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chancel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver takes the fight on points by 22 to 6.
A victorious Beaver Shaver thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 95
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kyng drives through and clinches with Chancel against the cage.
#TD#
Kyng has picked Chancel up - he's going for a ride! Kyng dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Chancel
Chancel trying to control here.
Kyng stalling. #SUB2#
Chancel actively working from the bottom here.
Kyng content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chancel looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel is pressing down on Kyng's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyng continues to stall.
Chancel wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
Kyng 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#
Chancel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chancel looking to control.
#T2#
Chancel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chancel wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kyng pushing down on Chancel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kyng tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chancel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kyng is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Chancel tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Chancel is defending the position.
Kyng is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng controlling the action here. #T4#
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Kyng seems content to control.
Chancel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Chancel trying to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chancel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chancel trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Kyng 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.
Chancel wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
#T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kyng in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Chancel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyng pulls his head out easily.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Chancel tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Kyng'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.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but Chancel defending well. #SUB2#
Chancel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kyng is pressing down on Chancel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancel is holding on for now. #T8#
Chancel gets full guard.
Kyng 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.
Chancel trying to keep a closed guard but Kyng is proving a slippery customer.
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chancel wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9#
More hug and hope from Kyng.
Chancel is trying to keep Kyng in close.
Kyng trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chancel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (2) Chancel
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving. #T10#
Chancel tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Chancel being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Kyng looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chancel trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom. #T11#
Kyng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng seems keen to control Chancel's posture.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Kyng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chancel is one step ahead there.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Chancel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving. #T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kyng holds on and takes a little breather.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Chancel tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Kyng is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Kyng has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chancel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (2) vs (5) Chancel
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyng keeps working. #T13#
Kyng is looking for a sweep.
Chancel 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 Kyng's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kyng is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Kyng tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chancel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kyng manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chancel's best efforts.
Kyng is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Chancel controlling the pace.
Kyng wants to improve his position but Chancel is controlling well.
Chancel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (2) vs (8) Chancel
Chancel trying to control the position but Kyng is working away. #T14#
Kyng is holding Chancel down, trying to stall.
Kyng manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chancel is keen to just control but Kyng is a slippery customer.
Kyng preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chancel controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng is looking to control Chancel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kyng avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Chancel wins on points by 8 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 94
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Cactus Jack!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Chancel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chancel showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (0) Jack#SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Chancel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chancel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jack has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel'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#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chancel controlling the action here.#T1#
Chancel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancel pulls his head out easily.
Jack is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
Jack works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chancel slips nicely into half guard.
Jack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jack.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB2#
Chancel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chancel has managed to get both his arms back between Jack's legs - danger averted.
Chancel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Jack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chancel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chancel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jack can't keep his opponent in guard - Chancel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel content to control rather than advance.
Jack tries to get to full guard but Chancel has control of the leg.
Chancel stalling.
Chancel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jack for as long as he can get away with.#T3##SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Chancel prevents Jack from improving his position.
Chancel content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Jack tries to get to full guard but Chancel has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Jack looks winded!
Chancel is taking a breather. Jack 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.
Chancel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (0) Jack
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel controlling from the full mount.
Chancel continues to stall.#T5#
Jack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jack can't escape the position.
Chancel controlling his opponent. #T6#
Chancel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Chancel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Jack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel controlling from mount.
Jack is trying to escape the mount.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Jack is looking to get to half guard.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Jack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jack gets back to half guard.#T8##SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chancel in particular looking to stall.
More hug and hope from Chancel.
Further stalling from Chancel.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Chancel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancel pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Chancel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chancel is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Chancel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jack is just riding it out for now. Chancel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Jack wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel content to control rather than advance.
Chancel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (8) vs (0) Jack
Chancel controlling his opponent. #T10#
Chancel prevents Jack from getting the reversal.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Jack sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jack tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Chancel seems content to control.
Jack is in trouble now - Chancel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (11) vs (0) Jack
Jack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jack felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T11#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Chancel is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Jack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jack keeps trying to improve his position.
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chancel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Jack is trying desperately to improve position.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chancel prevents Jack from getting the reversal.
Chancel controlling from mount.
Jack is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Chancel prevents Jack from getting the reversal.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Jack is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chancel.
Jack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Jack can't escape the position.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Chancel continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack regains half guard.
Chancel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chancel takes the fight on points by 11 to 0. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 91
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fartwee Boogerfish!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chancel shoots in and gets a takedown into Boogerfish's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (0) Boogerfish
Chancel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel'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.
Chancel won't allow Boogerfish to sweep him here.
Chancel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Boogerfish is keeping the position.
Chancel controlling from the top position.
Boogerfish controls Chancel momentarily but Chancel frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel 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. #T1#
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Boogerfish is keeping the position.
Chancel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chancel slips nicely into half guard.
Boogerfish is looking to control Chancel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boogerfish avoid being mounted?
Chancel is looking to advance position but Boogerfish won't allow it.
Chancel controlling the action here.#T2##SUB2#
Boogerfish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chancel wants to free his trapped foot but Boogerfish is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chancel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Boogerfish is trying to maintain the position but Chancel is very close to passing his half guard.
Chancel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boogerfish has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chancel is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chancel in particular looking to stall.
Chancel'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.
We've been informed that Boogerfish has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chancel wants to pass to mount but Boogerfish is defending the position. #T4#
Boogerfish wants to improve his position but Chancel is controlling well.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Chancel is looking for a kimura here.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
Chancel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (0) Boogerfish#T5#
Chancel controlling from the full mount.
Chancel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Boogerfish tries to hold on but Chancel postures up.
Chancel controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from Chancel.
Boogerfish tries to lock up and control but Chancel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
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 seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boogerfish for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chancel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boogerfish wants to control but Chancel is having none of it.#T8#
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boogerfish tries to lock up and control but Chancel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boogerfish is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chancel controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Chancel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boogerfish has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Chancel controlling his opponent. #T9#
Boogerfish is working to get back to half guard.
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boogerfish is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Chancel is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Chancel continues to hold on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Boogerfish can't escape the position.
Boogerfish tries to lock up and control but Chancel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Boogerfish tries to hold on but Chancel pushes him away.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Boogerfish tries to hold on but Chancel postures up.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Boogerfish tries to hold on but Chancel postures up.#T12#
Boogerfish might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chancel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chancel controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Boogerfish tries to hold on but Chancel pushes him away.
Chancel content just to control the position here. #T14#
Boogerfish sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boogerfish 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: Chancel (5) vs (4) Boogerfish
Chancel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Chancel is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Boogerfish is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chancel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Boogerfish looks winded!
Chancel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chancel takes the fight on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 83
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chancel fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Thumb looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Thumb#SUB2#
Chancel is defending against the submission attempts here by Thumb.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but Chancel defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chancel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb is looking to advance position but Chancel won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel'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#
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chancel has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Still in half guard, Thumb seems content to control.
Thumb works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (5) Thumb
Chancel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thumb pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chancel tries to hold on but Thumb postures up.
Chancel gets back to half guard.#T2#
Thumb wants to free his trapped foot but Chancel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Chancel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thumb passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (8) Thumb
Thumb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chancel is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel regains half guard.#SUB2#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Chancel still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Chancel has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chancel (4) vs (8) Thumb
Thumb is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Thumb stops Chancel from passing to mount.
Thumb is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chancel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chancel is looking to take a break and control but Thumb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thumb manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a triangle but Chancel pushes his legs off easily.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #T4#
Chancel is really struggling to control Thumb but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thumb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (4) vs (10) Thumb
Thumb passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (4) vs (13) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chancel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chancel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thumb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Chancel is pressing down on Thumb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chancel 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.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thumb works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chancel is staying active underneath Thumb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chancel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thumb pushes down on Chancel's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Thumb is looking for submissions but instead, Chancel has regained full guard.
#SUB#
Chancel working for a triangle but Thumb defends it easily.
Thumb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chancel's guard.
Thumb works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (4) vs (16) Thumb
Thumb looking to control but Chancel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Chancel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel tries to hold on but Thumb pushes him away.
Thumb controlling from mount.
Chancel looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chancel (4) vs (19) Thumb
Well, with Thumb on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chancel is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Chancel showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Chancel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thumb. #T8#
Thumb looking to hold on to the position here but Chancel rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (4) vs (22) Thumb
Thumb tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chancel is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Thumb goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chancel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thumb but great work by Chancel. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chancel (8) vs (22) Thumb
Thumb sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Chancel has control of the leg. #T9#
Chancel is looking to take a break and control but Thumb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thumb trying to control here.
Thumb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Thumb 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: Chancel (8) vs (24) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chancel defends it well.
Thumb is keen to just control but Chancel is a slippery customer.
Chancel wants to improve his position but Thumb is controlling well.
#T10##SUB2#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Chancel defends it. #SUB2#
Thumb is working for a submission of some sort.
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Thumb looking for a submission but Chancel manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard. #T11##SUB#
Chancel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thumb defends it easily.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Thumb drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chancel dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (10) vs (24) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb 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.#SUB2#
Thumb looking for a guillotine here but Chancel defends easily.
Chancel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Well,Chancel is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Chancel stays in close to Thumb's body and controls the position.
Chancel stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.#SUB2#
Thumb 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.
Chancel passes Thumb's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Chancel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thumb defends it well.
Well, if Chancel 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.
#T13#
Thumb is pressing down on Chancel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb controls Chancel momentarily but Chancel frees himself.
Thumb 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: Chancel (10) vs (26) Thumb
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Chancel defends it.
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg.
Chancel wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy.
#T14##SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura but Chancel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thumb to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura but Chancel is defending well.
Chancel manages to get to full guard.
Thumb preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chancel trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb wins on points by 26 to 10.
A victorious Thom Thumb thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Carr Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cartwright 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: Cartwright (2) vs (0) Chancel
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Chancel is defending well.
Chancel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cartwright jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (5) vs (0) Chancel
Cartwright trying to control the action but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Chancel 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.
Cartwright 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 Chancel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chancel tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chancel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cartwright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Cartwright in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chancel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Chancel tries to buck Cartwright off but Cartwright is having none of it.
Chancel is trying to control Cartwright's posture but Cartwright avoids it.
The referee asks Cartwright politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cartwright prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Cartwright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chancel, who protects the arm well.
Cartwright slows the pace down.
Cartwright taking a break here but Chancel is having none of it and regains half guard. #T3#
Chancel tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.#SUB#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Chancel is defending well.
Cartwright is pressing down on Chancel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancel is holding on for now.
Cartwright performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Chancel trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (8) vs (0) Chancel
Cartwright prevents Chancel from getting the reversal.
Cartwright pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cartwright controlling his opponent.
Chancel wants to control but Cartwright is having none of it.#T5#
Cartwright fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Cartwright has hold of Chancel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chancel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Cartwright working for a guillotine from mount but Chancel is in no mood to give up.
Cartwright controlling from the full mount.
Cartwright tries to control but Chancel wriggling away.
Chancel wants to control but Cartwright is having none of it.#T6#
Chancel can't escape the position.
Cartwright trying to control but Chancel is having none of it.
Cartwright is really struggling to control Chancel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cartwright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chancel tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T7#
Cartwright avoids the attempt from Chancel to control.
Cartwright tries to control but Chancel wriggling away.
Cartwright is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cartwright content just to control the position here.
Cartwright trying to control but Chancel is having none of it. #SUB#
Cartwright is working for a guillotine from mount but Chancel frees his head quite easily.
#T8#
Cartwright wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Chancel is looking to improve his position but Cartwright isn't that keen on the idea.
Chancel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel tries to lock up and control but Cartwright gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chancel tries to reverse the position but Cartwright maintains control.
Chancel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cartwright content to control rather than advance. #T9#
Cartwright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cartwright prevents Chancel from improving his position.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Chancel is defending well. #T10#
Chancel is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cartwright perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Chancel is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chancel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.
Chancel is trying to maintain the position but Cartwright is very close to passing his half guard.
Cartwright slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Chancel is trying to maintain the position but Cartwright is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Cartwright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chancel keeps working.
Cartwright content to control rather than advance.
Chancel is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Cartwright performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chancel tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Chancel looking for submissions off his back.
Chancel is in trouble now - Cartwright has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (11) vs (0) Chancel#T13#
Cartwright is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Chancel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Cartwright (14) vs (0) Chancel
What can Chancel do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cartwright seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chancel for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Cartwright has got one arm under Chancel's chin. This could be trouble... Chancel trying to control the other hand but Cartwright gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Chancel has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carr Cartwright! |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Smooth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chancel (0) vs (4) Smooth
Smooth controls the position.
Smooth tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Chancel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chancel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smooth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chancel seems a little lost for a moment, as Smooth dominates the positioning.
Smooth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chancel keeps working.
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Smooth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chancel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Chancel is being controlled here.
Chancel tries to improve position but can't.
Chancel is working hard here to advance position.
Chancel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chancel (0) vs (6) Smooth
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth fails to advance to Chancel's back.
Smooth manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chancel to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chancel (0) vs (9) Smooth#T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Smooth controlling the positon.
Chancel tries to roll but Smooth sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Smooth looking for the RNC.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
I would not like to be Chancel right now.
#T3#
Smooth controlling well, preventing Chancel from escaping the position.
Smooth trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chancel doesn't escape.
Well, with Smooth on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chancel is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Smooth is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Chancel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Chancel right now.
#T4#
Smooth trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chancel doesn't escape.
It looks like Smooth 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.
Chancel tries to escape but Smooth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smooth keeps control of the position easily here as Chancel tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Smooth working for a choke but Chancel is defending well.
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.
#T5#
Chancel tries to escape but Smooth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smooth just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Let's hope that Smooth 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.
Chancel is really stuck here.
#T6#
Smooth tries to keep control of the position but Chancel is staying busy.
Smooth really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chancel.#SUB2#
Smooth looking for the choke but no joy.
Chancel tries to roll but Smooth sticks to his back.
Chancel is keeping busy.
Chancel trying to control the position but Smooth manages to sink in the hooks. #T7#
Smooth biding his time, controlling Chancel.
Smooth tries to keep control of the position but Chancel is staying busy.#SUB2#
Smooth is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chancel turns into Smooth and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (9) Smooth#SUB2#
Smooth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chancel defends it easily.
Smooth looking for a sweep. Not yet Smooth, not yet. #T8#
Chancel trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Chancel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smooth 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.
Smooth looking to control.
#SUB2#
Smooth looking for a guillotine here but Chancel defends easily.
Chancel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smooth 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: Chancel (2) vs (11) Smooth
Smooth trying to mount his opponent but Chancel defends it. #T9#
Chancel trying to get back to full guard but Smooth takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (2) vs (14) Smooth
Chancel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smooth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smooth looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smooth wants to take Chancel's back here but Chancel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chancel tries to lock up and control but Smooth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10##SUB2#
Smooth is working for a guillotine from mount but Chancel frees his head quite easily.
Smooth with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chancel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smooth controlling the position easily from mount.
Smooth wants to take his opponent's back but Chancel doesn't allow it.
Smooth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Chancel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel has given up his back here. Will Smooth look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Chancel (2) vs (17) Smooth
Chancel is keeping busy.
Smooth keeps control of the position as Chancel tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Chancel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smooth's arms.
Chancel just trying to survive but Smooth is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chancel is breathing heavily.#T12#
I would not like to be Chancel right now.
Smooth is not going to allow Chancel to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Chancel right now.
#SUB2#
Smooth has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Chancel is in real trouble here. Smooth gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Chancel is tapping out! Smooth wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Smooth!
Tim Smooth 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 64
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gerbandi gets caught napping as Chancel dives in and scores a takedown. Gerbandi manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Chancel#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chancel is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Chancel defends it easily.
#SUB#
Chancel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gerbandi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Chancel is looking to defend but Gerbandi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Chancel! Gerbandi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Chancel taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dani Gerbandi!
Dani Gerbandi 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 61
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Choo Oi looking to score a takedown here. Chancel is defending well but Choo Oi drives through and ends up in Chancel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Choo Oi#SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Choo Oi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chancel is pulling down on Choo Oi's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Chancel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Choo Oi being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Chancel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Choo Oi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Choo Oi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo Oi passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chancel has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chancel is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Chancel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chancel is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canadian Combat Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chancel is trying to maintain the position but Choo Oi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Choo Oi prevents Chancel from improving his position.
Chancel is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chancel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Choo Oi is thwarting Chancel's attempts to control the position.
Chancel is looking for a sweep. Choo Oi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancel is just riding it out for now. Choo Oi eventually gives up the hold.
Choo Oi prevents Chancel from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Choo Oi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Chancel is defending against the submission attempts here by Choo Oi.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel manages to get to full guard.
Choo Oi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Chancel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Choo Oi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Chancel is defending against the submission attempts here by Choo Oi.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Chancel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choo Oi pulls his head out easily.
Chancel is pressing down on Choo Oi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chancel dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (2) Choo Oi
Chancel 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. #T5#
Chancel won't allow Choo Oi to sweep him here.
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. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Choo Oi looks winded!
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chancel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (2) Choo Oi
Choo Oi trying to remain calm as Chancel controls from the top position.
Chancel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Choo Oi for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Choo Oi is looking to reverse the position.
Chancel controls the position.
Choo Oi is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Chancel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Choo Oi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chancel (7) vs (2) Choo Oi
Choo Oi is desperately trying to improve his position but Chancel has a good base and remains in mount.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Choo Oi working to try and regain half guard.
Chancel tries to control but Choo Oi wriggling away.
Choo Oi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7##SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.
Chancel content to control rather than advance.
Choo Oi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Chancel rolls with it to try and escape but Choo Oi cranks on the arm and Chancel is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
Our winner, Li Sheng Choo Oi, 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 57
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Gang ge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
ge dives in and scores a takedown into Chancel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: ge (2) vs (0) Chancel
Chancel looking to hit a scissor sweep but ge is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Chancel is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! ge rolls with it to try and escape but Chancel cranks on the arm and ge is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacques Chancel! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Kamenev scores with a takedown into Chancel's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself.
Kamenev working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Chancel is looking for a triangle but Kamenev pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kamenev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chancel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenev has managed to get both his arms back between Chancel's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Chancel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamenev defends well.
Kamenev postures up and lands a big shot to Chancel's brow.
Kamenev works over Chancel with some ground and pound from guard.
Chancel is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
Kamenev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Chancel has his foot on Kamenev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamenev works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chancel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev 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.
Kamenev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Kamenev won't allow Chancel to sweep him here.
Kamenev landing some decent shots from guard.
Chancel has control of Kamenev's left arm, preventing Kamenev from doing any damage.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Kamenev working some strikes from top position.
Kamenev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chancel wants to improve his position but instead Kamenev has moved into half guard.
Kamenev winds up and cracks Chancel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kamenev working over Chancel with some ground and pound. Chancel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kamenev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chancel is trying to stand up here but Kamenev is controlling him well.
Kamenev works his way into side control.
Chancel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kamenev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Chancel is looking to regain half guard here but Kamenev keeps moving and retains side control.
Chancel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chancel taking a bit of punishment here - Kamenev scoring with strikes.
Chancel is looking to regain half guard here but Kamenev keeps moving and retains side control.
Kamenev cracks Chancel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chancel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kamenev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chancel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
Kamenev tries to pass to full mount but Chancel defends it.
Kamenev working over Chancel with some ground and pound. Chancel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kamenev is pressing down on Chancel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chancel is holding on for now.
Kamenev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Chancel is rocked!
Kamenev tries to pass to full mount but Chancel defends it. #T3#
Kamenev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chancel is still in real trouble! Can Kamenev finish him?
Kamenev trying to mount his opponent but Chancel defends it.
Chancel seems to have recovered his senses.
Ground and pound from Kamenev.
Chancel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
Chancel won't allow Kamenev to pass to mount.
Kamenev is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Chancel is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kamenev fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Chancel from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kamenev! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pushka Kamenev!
Pushka Kamenev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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