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Event:
SSG 250 Makarov vs Maximus
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Thiago Espinoza!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vieira tries to clinch but Espinoza is having none of it.
Vieira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vieira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Espinoza circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Espinoza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Espinoza#SUB2#
Espinoza is trying to work for a kimura but Vieira is defending well.
Espinoza wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Vieira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Espinoza from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Espinoza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vieira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Espinoza has Vieira in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (2) Espinoza
Vieira content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Espinoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Espinoza is trying to keep Vieira in close.
Vieira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Espinoza pulls Vieira in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Espinoza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Espinoza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vieira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vieira passes Espinoza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vieira is keen to just control but Espinoza is a slippery customer.
Espinoza regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB2#
Espinoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Espinoza looking for a sweep. Not yet Espinoza, not yet.
Vieira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (5) vs (2) Espinoza
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira happy to just control the position for now.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Espinoza keeps working. #T4#
Espinoza is trying to improve his position.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Espinoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Vieira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Espinoza, who protects the arm well.
Espinoza is not content to let Vieira control the position.
Espinoza wants to control but Vieira postures up.#T5##SUB#
Vieira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vieira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Espinoza regains half guard.
Espinoza is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Espinoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vieira pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Espinoza actively working from the bottom here.
Espinoza looks winded!#SUB2#
Espinoza actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Vieira trying to control the action but Espinoza is working from the bottom.
Vieira is pressing down on Espinoza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Espinoza is holding on for now.
Espinoza manages to get to full guard.
Vieira passes Espinoza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vieira is keen to just control but Espinoza is a slippery customer.#T7#
Espinoza is looking to improve his position.
Espinoza won't allow Vieira to pass to mount.
Espinoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vieira is working away from the top position though.
Espinoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Espinoza is not content to let Vieira control the position.#T8##SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura but Espinoza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vieira to get the leverage.
Vieira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vieira is looking to advance position but Espinoza won't allow it.
Vieira wants to control but Espinoza is keeping him busy.
Vieira moves into full mount! Espinoza won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (8) vs (2) Espinoza
Espinoza is trying desperately to improve position.
Vieira wants to control the pace but Espinoza is squirming around nicely. #T9##SUB#
Vieira working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Espinoza looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Vieira! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fabio Vieira!
A victorious Fabio Vieira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 230 Le Boulder vs Chai
Date: Nov 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Thiago Espinoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Espinoza has Miyao up against the cage in a clinch.
Miyao tries for a takedown but Espinoza manages to get underhooks.
Espinoza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miyao pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Espinoza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miyao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Espinoza (4) vs (0) Miyao
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinoza trying to control the position but Miyao is working away.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Espinoza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Espinoza trying to control the action but Miyao is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Espinoza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Espinoza tries for a kimura but Miyao is defending well.
Miyao regains half guard there - taking advantage of Espinoza's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T2#
Espinoza is thwarting Miyao's attempts to control the position.
Miyao is trying to get back to full guard.
Espinoza wants to pass the guard but Miyao is defending well.
Espinoza is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Espinoza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miyao is looking for a sweep. Espinoza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Espinoza tries to pass to full mount but Miyao defends it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miyao is defending against the submission attempts here by Espinoza.
Espinoza wants to pass to mount but Miyao is defending the position.
Miyao wants to get back to full guard.
Miyao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Espinoza is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Miyao manages to get to full guard.
Espinoza is fighting to break Miyao's control of his arms but Miyao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Miyao's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Espinoza passes Miyao's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Espinoza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miyao tries to get to full guard but Espinoza has control of the leg. #T5#
Miyao is pressing down on Espinoza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Miyao looking for a guillotine here but Espinoza defends easily.
#SUB#
Espinoza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Miyao looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Miyao looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Miyao! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Espinoza (4) vs (4) Miyao
Espinoza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Espinoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyao is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Miyao moves into full mount! Espinoza won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Espinoza (4) vs (7) Miyao
Espinoza wants to control but Miyao is having none of it.
Espinoza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Espinoza wants to hold on but Miyao pushes him away.#SUB2#
Espinoza tries to improve his position but Miyao has taken his back! Miyao has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Espinoza tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Miyao pushes Espinoza away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Miyao!
Paulo Miyao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 218 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Espinoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Elo Arethan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Arethan has managed to clinch.
Arethan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arethan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Espinoza is working for takedown but Arethan is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Arethan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Espinoza is trying to keep an underhook but Arethan manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Espinoza (0) vs (2) Arethan
Espinoza manages to get to full guard.
Espinoza keeping moving, preventing Arethan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinoza controls Arethan momentarily but Arethan frees himself.
Espinoza keeping moving, preventing Arethan from controlling successfully.
Arethan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Espinoza controlling the position.
Arethan wants to pass the guard but Espinoza is keeping the position.#SUB#
Espinoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arethan is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arethan looking to pass the guard.
Espinoza is trying to keep Arethan in close.
Arethan wants to control from the top but Espinoza keeps moving. #T2#
Espinoza is looking to sweep but instead, Arethan has passed into half guard.
Arethan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Espinoza trying to control from the bottom.
Espinoza wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Arethan wants to work for an arm triangle but Espinoza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB2#
Espinoza is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Arethan has latched onto it... Big trouble! Arethan pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Espinoza is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Arethan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elo Arethan!
A very excited looking Elo Arethan 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 206 Bar vs Makarov
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Yoshihiro Akiyama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Espinoza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Akiyama dives in and grabs Espinoza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Espinoza pushes down on Akiyama's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akiyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Espinoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akiyama defends it well.#CL#
Akiyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akiyama has Espinoza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Espinoza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Espinoza is trying to drag Akiyama to the mat but Akiyama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Espinoza prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Espinoza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akiyama pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Akiyama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akiyama can't get the takedown.
Akiyama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Akiyama is breathing heavily.
Akiyama stops a takedown attempt from Espinoza.
#T1#
Akiyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Espinoza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Akiyama looking for a takedown.
Akiyama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Espinoza prevents it.
#TD2#
Espinoza pulls Akiyama into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Espinoza is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akiyama (0) vs (2) Espinoza
Espinoza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akiyama's guard. #SUB2#
Espinoza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Akiyama could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Espinoza has cracked it and Akiyama is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Espinoza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Espinoza! |
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Event:
SSG 202 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Thiago Espinoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lanion Mauricio!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mauricio with a poor takedown #TD#
and Espinoza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Espinoza (2) vs (0) Mauricio#SUB2#
Mauricio looking for a guillotine here but Espinoza defends easily.
Espinoza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Espinoza won't allow Mauricio to sweep him here.
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Espinoza from controlling successfully.
Espinoza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Espinoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauricio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Espinoza content to stall in guard here.
Espinoza wants to pass the guard but Mauricio is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Espinoza has gone for a leg lock! Mauricio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Espinoza's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Espinoza (2) vs (2) Mauricio
Espinoza controlling Mauricio's posture. #T2#
Mauricio trying to control the position from guard on top but Espinoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mauricio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Espinoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mauricio wants to control from the top but Espinoza keeps moving.
Espinoza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mauricio controls the pace.#T3#
Espinoza wants to sweep but no luck.
Mauricio controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Mauricio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Espinoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mauricio has managed to get both his arms back between Espinoza's legs - danger averted.
Espinoza wants to control but Mauricio passes easily into half guard.
Espinoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Espinoza is breathing heavily.
Mauricio slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Mauricio works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Espinoza (2) vs (5) Mauricio
Mauricio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Espinoza is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Mauricio working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mauricio controlling the pace for now.
Espinoza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Mauricio fails to advance to Espinoza's back.
Espinoza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mauricio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Espinoza 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: Espinoza (4) vs (5) Mauricio
Mauricio wants to sweep but no luck.
Mauricio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Espinoza manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Espinoza (4) vs (7) Mauricio
Mauricio wants to control from the top but Espinoza keeps moving.
Mauricio pushes down on Espinoza's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6#
Espinoza is not content to let Mauricio control the position.#SUB#
Espinoza looking for submissions off his back.
Mauricio slows the pace down in half guard.
Mauricio wants to take a breather but Espinoza is having none of it.
Espinoza wants to get back to full guard but Mauricio has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Espinoza (4) vs (10) Mauricio#T7#
Mauricio tries to advance to mount but can't.
Espinoza tries to buck Mauricio off but Mauricio is having none of it.
Mauricio advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Espinoza (4) vs (12) Mauricio
Mauricio controlling from the full mount.
Mauricio looking to control but Espinoza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Mauricio moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Espinoza (4) vs (15) Mauricio
Espinoza tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Mauricio has got one arm under Espinoza's chin. This could be trouble... Espinoza trying to control the other hand but Mauricio gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Espinoza has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lanion Mauricio! |
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Event:
SSG 192 Schaubi vs Bik
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Thiago Espinoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Braun Chase!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chase stuffs the takedown attempt from Espinoza. Espinoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Chase shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Espinoza but Espinoza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Espinoza tries to counter with a takedown but Chase is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Chase darts in and clinches Espinoza up against the cage.
Chase has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Espinoza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Chase has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Espinoza uses from the top position.
Espinoza looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chase is still trying to improve position.
Espinoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chase swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Espinoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Chase is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Espinoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chase is keeping the position for now.
Chase 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: Espinoza (0) vs (2) Chase
Espinoza controlling the position for now.
Espinoza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Espinoza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chase is one step ahead there.
Chase pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Espinoza is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chase passes Espinoza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Espinoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chase is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Chase is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Espinoza is just riding it out for now. Chase eventually gives up the hold.
Espinoza wants to improve his position but Chase is controlling well.
#T3#
Chase wants to free his trapped foot but Espinoza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Espinoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Espinoza is controlling Chase's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Espinoza moves into full guard.
Espinoza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Espinoza 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! Chase rolls with it to try and escape but Espinoza cranks on the arm and Chase is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Espinoza! |
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Event:
SSG 186 Doe vs Vrjalya
Date: Aug 13, 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Juanito Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Espinoza!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Espinoza on that attempt.
Espinoza darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns Espinoza into the cage. #CL2#
Espinoza moves into range and clinches up with Santos.#TD#
Santos manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Espinoza's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Espinoza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Espinoza is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Espinoza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Espinoza 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.#SUB#
Santos looking for a triangle here. Espinoza is fighting it but it looks tight! Santos pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Espinoza is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juanito Santos! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Espinoza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Iglesias on his heels. He'll look to pass Iglesias's guard now, I'm sure.
Iglesias pulls Espinoza in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Espinoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Espinoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Espinoza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Espinoza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iglesias is striking from the bottom but Espinoza uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
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.
Iglesias wants to control but Espinoza is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Espinoza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Iglesias is just riding it out for now. Espinoza eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Espinoza tries to pass to full mount but Iglesias defends it.
Iglesias striking from the bottom.
Espinoza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Iglesias is trying to control but can't.
Iglesias is refusing to be controlled, as Espinoza sits in half guard. #SUB#
Iglesias is defending against the submission attempts here by Espinoza.
Iglesias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Espinoza content to control rather than advance.
Iglesias wants to control but Espinoza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Espinoza stalling. #SUB#
Espinoza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Iglesias is just riding it out for now. Espinoza eventually gives up the hold.
Iglesias wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Iglesias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Espinoza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Espinoza's back!
Espinoza looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Iglesias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Espinoza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Iglesias thows a strike but Espinoza uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Espinoza as he ends up in Iglesias 's guard!
Espinoza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Iglesias's head.#SUB2#
Iglesias has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Espinoza is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Iglesias.
Espinoza is looking to take a break and control but Iglesias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Espinoza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Iglesias has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Espinoza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Espinoza is trying to get an arm triangle but Iglesias is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Espinoza is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Espinoza dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Espinoza just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Espinoza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Iglesias is trying to defend but Espinoza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Iglesias won't allow Espinoza to pass to mount.
Iglesias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Espinoza is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Espinoza is trying to work for a kimura but Iglesias is defending well.
Iglesias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Espinoza is working for a kimura but Iglesias is defending it quite comfortably.
Iglesias wants to get back to full guard but Espinoza has mounted him!#T1##SUB#
Espinoza is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Iglesias has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Iglesias wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB#
Espinoza wants to finish this one by submission but Iglesias is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Espinoza.
Iglesias wants to hold on but Espinoza pushes him away.
Espinoza lands with some strikes.
Iglesias tries to hold on but Espinoza postures up.#T2##SUB#
Espinoza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Iglesias is surviving well by controlling Espinoza's body position as best he can.
Espinoza avoids the attempt from Iglesias to control.
Espinoza controlling from the full mount.
Iglesias is squirming around, avoiding Espinoza's attempts to control the action.
Iglesias is looking to improve his position but Espinoza isn't that keen on the idea.
Espinoza avoids the attempt from Iglesias to control.
Espinoza trying to control but Iglesias is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Espinoza working for a submission but Iglesias is keeping him at bay.
Iglesias is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Iglesias tries to hold on but Espinoza postures up.#SUB#
Espinoza working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Iglesias turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Espinoza off and cradles Iglesias's limp body as Espinoza celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Thiago Espinoza! |
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