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Event:
SSG 244 Sadiq vs Thumb
Date: Dec 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Elo Arethan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Joao Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Arethan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miyao sprawls well initially but Arethan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arethan (2) vs (0) Miyao#SUB#
Arethan wants to work for an arm triangle but Miyao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miyao is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Miyao is looking to improve his position.
Arethan works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arethan (5) vs (0) Miyao
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao tries to bench press Arethan off him but Arethan keeps the position. #T1#
Arethan taking a break here but Miyao is having none of it and regains half guard.
Arethan is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arethan wants to pass the guard but Miyao is defending well.
Miyao has his hands clasped together around Arethan's back. He's all about the action.
Arethan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyao keeps working. #T2#
Miyao is controlling Arethan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Miyao has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Arethan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Miyao trying to get back to full guard but Arethan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arethan (8) vs (0) Miyao#T3#
Arethan fails to take his opponent's back.
Miyao is looking to get to half guard.
Arethan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Miyao to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arethan (11) vs (0) Miyao#T4#
Arethan biding his time, controlling Miyao. #SUB#
Arethan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Miyao knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Miyao for a finish.
Miyao just trying to survive but Arethan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Miyao is trying to break free.
#T5##SUB#
Arethan working for a choke but Miyao reverses nicely into Arethan 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arethan (11) vs (2) Miyao#SUB#
Arethan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miyao stands and throws Arethan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arethan (11) vs (5) Miyao
Arethan is trying to improve his position.#T6##SUB2#
Miyao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arethan, who protects the arm well.
Arethan tries to buck Miyao off but Miyao is having none of it.
Arethan struggling a bit here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Arethan trying his best to control but Miyao has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arethan (11) vs (7) Miyao#T7#
Miyao looking to control but Arethan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyao takes Arethan's back. Score +3 for taking back: Arethan (11) vs (10) Miyao
Arethan tries to break free.
Miyao really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Arethan.
Arethan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Miyao.
#SUB2#
Miyao working for the choke. #T8#
Arethan tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Miyao tightening his grip on Arethan, looking for the choke.
Miyao tries to get the hooks in deep but Arethan pushed the leg off. #T9#
Arethan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Arethan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Arethan can't escape the position.
#T10#
A lull in the action here.
Arethan trying to control the action but Miyao just sinks the hooks in.
Arethan is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Arethan is working hard here to advance position.
Arethan trying to control the action but Miyao just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Miyao is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Arethan with him. Arethan is trying to defend but Miyao has an arm under the chin now! Arethan grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Miyao!
A victorious Joao Miyao 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 236 Elvul vs Helvig
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Paulie Soprano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Elo Arethan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Soprano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arethan to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soprano (0) vs (2) Arethan#SUB#
Soprano looking for a guillotine here but Arethan defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arethan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soprano wants to sweep but no luck.
Arethan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arethan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soprano is keeping the position for now.
Arethan won't allow Soprano to sweep him here.
Arethan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Soprano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arethan defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Soprano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arethan defends well.#SUB#
Soprano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arethan passes Soprano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Soprano is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Arethan is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Soprano is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Arethan jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Soprano (0) vs (5) Arethan
Soprano tries to buck Arethan off but Arethan is having none of it.
Arethan trying to control the action but Soprano is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Arethan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Arethan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Soprano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arethan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soprano (4) vs (5) Arethan#T3#
Soprano is hanging on to Arethan's back as he tries to escape.
Arethan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Soprano off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Soprano is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Arethan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Arethan staying busy and making it hard for Soprano to control. #SUB#
Arethan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Soprano.
Arethan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Soprano looking for the choke but no joy.
Arethan rolls, trying to escape but Soprano keeps control of the position.
#T4##SUB#
Soprano 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, Arethan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Soprano has the hooks in. Arethan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Arethan 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.#SUB#
Arethan fending off the submission attempt from Soprano.
Soprano keeps control of the position as Arethan tries to break free.
Soprano struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T5#
Arethan trying to control the hands but Soprano won't let him. #SUB#
Soprano is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Arethan is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulie Soprano! |
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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 213 Majere vs Makarov
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Sarinnen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Elo Arethan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sarinnen tries to clinch up.
Sarinnen darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Arethan counters with a single leg into guard. Sarinnen didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sarinnen (0) vs (2) Arethan#SUB#
Sarinnen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Arethan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sarinnen has tightened it up now! Arethan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Samuel Sarinnen! |
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Event:
SSG 193 Ibrahim vs Gaul
Date: Sep 03, 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 0 wins and 1 losses; Lanion Mauricio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Elo Arethan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Arethan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Arethan is trying to trip Mauricio. He has hold of a leg but Mauricio is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Arethan persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mauricio (0) vs (2) Arethan
Arethan pushing down on Mauricio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mauricio controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Arethan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arethan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mauricio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mauricio is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauricio gets full guard.
Arethan wants to pass the guard but Mauricio is keeping the position.#T1#
Mauricio looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mauricio is trying to hold Arethan in close to prevent damage but Arethan has managed to pass into half guard.
Mauricio gets full guard.#SUB#
Mauricio working for submissions but it's allowed Arethan to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Arethan wants to work for an arm triangle but Mauricio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mauricio is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Arethan wants to pass to mount but Mauricio is defending the position. #SUB2#
Arethan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mauricio wants to control but Arethan is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Arethan seems to be working for a kimura but Mauricio defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Mauricio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arethan pulls his head out easily.
Mauricio is looking to control Arethan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mauricio avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Arethan is looking for submissions but instead, Mauricio has regained full guard.
Mauricio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arethan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Arethan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mauricio is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mauricio working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Mauricio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arethan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Arethan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mauricio looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mauricio looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mauricio! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mauricio (4) vs (2) Arethan
Arethan 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.#T5#
Arethan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arethan has a hand on Mauricio's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mauricio takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (7) vs (2) Arethan
Arethan is looking to improve his position but Mauricio isn't that keen on the idea.
Arethan is squirming around, avoiding Mauricio's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Arethan can't escape the position.
Arethan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mauricio wants to pass to mount but Arethan is defending the position.
Arethan is pressing down on Mauricio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mauricio won't allow Arethan to sweep him here.
Mauricio trying to control but Arethan is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Mauricio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arethan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mauricio has managed to get both his arms back between Arethan's legs - danger averted.
Mauricio passes Arethan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mauricio wants to control but Arethan is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Mauricio seems content to control.
Mauricio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arethan keeps working. #SUB2#
Arethan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mauricio wants to take a breather but Arethan is having none of it. #T8#
Arethan manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Arethan working for a triangle but Mauricio defends it easily.
Arethan keeping moving, preventing Mauricio from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB#
Mauricio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arethan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arethan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arethan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mauricio (7) vs (6) Arethan#SUB2#
Arethan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mauricio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arethan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mauricio's legs.
You can see the frustration on Mauricio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10##SUB2#
Arethan tries for a kimura but Mauricio is defending well. #SUB2#
Arethan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mauricio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arethan but great work by Mauricio. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mauricio (11) vs (6) Arethan
Arethan is trying to escape the position but Mauricio is controlling the position.
Mauricio moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mauricio (13) vs (6) Arethan
Mauricio looking to control and managing it successfully.
Arethan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11##SUB#
Mauricio is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Arethan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mauricio trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Mauricio takes Arethan's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Arethan is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mauricio (16) vs (6) Arethan
Mauricio wants to control but Arethan manages to buck him off and is now in Mauricio's guard! Nice work there by Arethan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mauricio (16) vs (8) Arethan
Arethan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mauricio is keeping the position for now.
Mauricio trying to keep a closed guard but Arethan is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Mauricio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arethan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mauricio keeping full guard, as Arethan tries to pass.
Mauricio working a defensive guard but Arethan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (16) vs (11) Arethan
Mauricio wants to control but Arethan postures up.
Arethan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mauricio! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mauricio (16) vs (13) Arethan#T14#
Mauricio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Arethan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mauricio has worked his arm free - good work by Mauricio!
Arethan working away.
Mauricio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Arethan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mauricio has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mauricio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arethan pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio takes the fight on points by 16 to 13. |
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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; Elo Arethan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Arethan pushes him off.
Arethan doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Arethan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barnes.
Arethan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arethan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnes tries to clinch up but Arethan circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Arethan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arethan pinned against the cage. Arethan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Elo Arethan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Barnes.#CL#
Arethan darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.#T1#
Barnes tries to score a body lock takedown but Arethan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arethan looking for a takedown.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Arethan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Barnes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barnes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Arethan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Arethan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arethan (0) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes pushing down on Arethan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB#
Arethan looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Arethan is having none of it.
Barnes controlling the action here.#SUB#
Arethan actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Barnes wants to control but Arethan is keeping him busy.
Arethan wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes not doing much here.
#SUB#
Arethan actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB#
Arethan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnes prevents Arethan from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Arethan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Arethan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Arethan (0) vs (5) Barnes
Arethan tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Arethan is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Barnes trying to control the action but Arethan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arethan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7#
Arethan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnes performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Arethan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Arethan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Arethan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Arethan actively working from the bottom here.
Arethan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Arethan wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T9#
Barnes wants to control but Arethan is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arethan (0) vs (8) Barnes
Arethan is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Barnes content just to control the position here.
Arethan is working to get back to half guard.
Barnes pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Arethan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Arethan defends it well. #T11#
Arethan tries to improve his position but instead Barnes has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arethan (0) vs (11) Barnes
Barnes trying to control.
Arethan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Arethan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arethan (2) vs (11) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arethan has passed into half guard!
#T12#
Barnes moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arethan is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Arethan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Arethan tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it. #T13#
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Arethan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arethan (2) vs (13) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Arethan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes advances to half guard. #T14#
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arethan (2) vs (16) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnes advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arethan (2) vs (18) Barnes
Arethan 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!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 18 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Cornrow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cornrow works over Arethan's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Elo Arethan has been cut.
Cornrow throws a head kick that half lands.
Cornrow feints a jab promting Arethan to slip. Cornrow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Arethan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cornrow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Cornrow instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Cornrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cornrow lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2#
Cornrow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cornrow in side control lands a decent elbow.
Arethan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cornrow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cornrow cracks Arethan with a big right hand but Arethan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cornrow postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Arethan sneaks back into half guard.
Cornrow not doing much here.
#T1#
Arethan tries to get to full guard but Cornrow has control of the leg. #SUB#
Arethan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cornrow pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Arethan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cornrow pulls his head out easily.
Arethan gets back to full guard.
Cornrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Arethan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Arethan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cornrow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Cornrow is sitting in close to Arethan's body. Arethan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cornrow is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cornrow is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Arethan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Elo Arethan!
A victorious Elo Arethan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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