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Event:
SSG 211 Orion vs Tosanesti
Date: Oct 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Gordon Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wahlstroem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wahlstroem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wahlstroem tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it. #CL2#
Ryan pushes Wahlstroem up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wahlstroem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Ryan drags the fight down to the ground.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ryan is trying to push Wahlstroem off with his feet but Wahlstroem grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Ryan's ankles and Ryan is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Max Wahlstroem! |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gordon Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gordon gets a double leg takedown into Ryan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon won't allow Ryan to sweep him here.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gordon controls the pace.
Ryan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.#SUB#
Ryan working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Gordon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gordon content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.#T3#
Ryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gordon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (0) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.
Ryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Ryan is looking to improve his position but Gordon isn't that keen on the idea.
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Ryan tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryan 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: Ryan (2) vs (5) Gordon#T6#
Gordon is controlling Ryan's posture.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan trying to move into half guard but instead Gordon has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (7) Gordon
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon stays in close to Ryan's body and controls the position.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass. #T7##SUB#
Ryan looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
#SUB#
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More stalling from Gordon.#T8##SUB#
Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (2) vs (10) Gordon
Gordon controls the position.
Ryan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face as Gordon controls the position. #T10#
Gordon with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
It looks like Gordon 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.#T11##T12#
Ryan tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon taking a breather here. #T13#
Ryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryan being controlled for a moment. #T14#
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.
Gordon is taking a breather. Ryan 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Ryan Gordon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Gordon Ryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'The only one who could defeat me is me.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gordon Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bob Babcock!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ryan tries to keep at a distance but Babcock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryan jumps guard but Babcock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ryan tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Ryan jumps into guard, dragging Babcock to the mat.
Babcock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Babcock sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Babcock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Babcock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ryan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Babcock wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Babcock controlling from the top position.
Babcock trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass. #T2#
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
Babcock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ryan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ryan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Babcock pushes his legs off easily.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan working a defensive guard but Babcock passes into half guard.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Babcock is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Babcock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Babcock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Babcock is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Babcock is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Babcock is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryan is just riding it out for now. Babcock eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Babcock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Babcock taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Ryan has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Babcock has tapped! Great work by Ryan! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gordon Ryan!
Gordon Ryan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jaxon Barrett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gordon Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barrett has closed the distance and engaged Ryan in a clinch.
Barrett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barrett jumps guard but Ryan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barrett wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Barrett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barrett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ryan tries to clinch there but Barrett circles away.
Ryan tries to clinch but Barrett is having none of it.
Ryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Barrett circles away.
#CL#
Barrett moves into range and clinches up with Ryan.#TD#
Barrett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barrett (2) vs (0) Ryan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is trying to maintain the position but Barrett is very close to passing his half guard.
Barrett stalling.
Barrett is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Ryan trying to control from the bottom.
Barrett is looking to advance position but Ryan won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barrett is sitting in close to Ryan's body. Ryan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Barrett is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Barrett is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ryan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gordon Ryan!
After the fight, Gordon Ryan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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