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Event:
SSG 151 Beat The Man 2
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Holter Huntington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chuck Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Huntington closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Huntington manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Huntington has Anderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Huntington pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Huntington dives into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huntington (2) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Huntington from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huntington defends well.
Huntington preventing the sweep.
Huntington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (5) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Huntington tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Huntington has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Anderson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Huntington (7) vs (0) Anderson#SUB#
Huntington looking for a guillotine from mount but Anderson is having none of it.
Huntington wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Huntington maintains control.
Huntington looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Huntington trying to control the pace.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huntington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Huntington trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson 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.
Huntington passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Anderson is pressing down on Huntington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Huntington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huntington preventing the sweep.
Huntington trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Huntington pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Huntington passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (10) vs (0) Anderson#T3#
Anderson regains half guard.#SUB#
Huntington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson tries to roll over but Huntington keeps him under control.#SUB#
Huntington is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson tries to roll over but Huntington keeps him under control.
Huntington is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson is in trouble now - Huntington has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (13) vs (0) Anderson
Huntington trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Huntington moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (16) vs (0) Anderson#SUB#
Huntington is working for a rear naked choke. Anderson is not defending it well and Huntington has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Anderson refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Anderson's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holter Huntington!
A relieved looking Holter Huntington 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:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Philip Roth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chuck Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Roth. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Roth attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Anderson drives through with a takedown into Roth's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roth (0) vs (2) Anderson#SUB#
Roth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roth is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (0) vs (5) Anderson
Roth is trying to improve his position.
Roth prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it. #SUB2#
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roth wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Roth prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roth prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roth, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roth is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Anderson tries to advance to mount but Roth denies him.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Roth (0) vs (7) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Roth tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.#SUB2#
Anderson wants to finish this one by submission but Roth is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anderson.
Anderson forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Roth (0) vs (10) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson working for a choke but Roth is defending well. #SUB2#
Roth showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Roth turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (2) vs (10) Anderson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roth is one step ahead there.
Anderson keeps trying to improve his position.
Anderson is still trying to improve position.
Anderson 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: Roth (2) vs (12) Anderson#SUB#
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Roth is defending well.
Roth is looking to improve his position.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Roth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Roth. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (2) vs (15) Anderson
Roth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Roth is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Roth is holding on tight.
Roth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roth wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Roth is controlling an arm, preventing Anderson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Roth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roth.#T5##SUB#
Roth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson stands and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (2) vs (18) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Roth is defending well.
Roth is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Anderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Roth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Roth is defending well. #T6#
Roth is looking for a sweep.
Roth manages to get back to half guard.
Roth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Roth looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Roth won't allow Anderson to pass to mount. #T7#
Roth tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Roth defending well.
Roth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Roth (6) vs (18) Anderson#SUB#
Roth working for the choke. #SUB#
Anderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Anderson is in bad spot here.
Roth doesn't have the hooks in and Anderson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (6) vs (20) Anderson#SUB#
Roth is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Roth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.#T8##SUB#
Roth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Roth.
Anderson advances to half guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Roth is defending well.
Roth is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (6) vs (23) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Anderson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T9#
Roth tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Roth is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson wants to take Roth's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Anderson working for a guillotine from mount but Roth is in no mood to give up.
Roth is looking to get to half guard.
Roth gets back to half guard.
Anderson prevents Roth from improving his position.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Roth defends it. #T10#
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Roth is defending well. #SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Roth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
Roth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roth.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Roth working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
#SUB#
Roth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson passes Roth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Roth is defending well.
Roth wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
#T12##SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Roth is defending it quite comfortably.
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
Roth gets full guard.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson won't allow Roth to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roth is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson stands and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (6) vs (26) Anderson
Anderson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Roth! Score +2 for reaching mount: Roth (6) vs (28) Anderson#T13#
Roth 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#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Roth defends it.
Anderson looks winded!#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roth has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roth manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Anderson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Roth to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Anderson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Roth pulls down on the head and he's put Anderson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Philip Roth! |
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