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Event:
SUPREME 18
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Chabot closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tone to the mat! Tone manages to get full guard.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chabot won't allow Tone to get back to his feet.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tone wants to stand up but Chabot is controlling him.
Chabot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tone keeping full guard, as Chabot tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot is standing up over Tone. Tone looks to escape but Chabot dives into side control.
Tone prevents Chabot from moving into mount.
Chabot takes a little break here. Tone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chabot tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Tone gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Chabot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chabot controlling from the full mount.
Tone trying desperately to get to his feet.
Chabot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tone is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Chabot moves to back control.
Tone is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Chabot trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tone doesn't escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chabot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Tone trying to get back to his feet but Chabot is in full control for now.
Chabot is riding his opponent, not letting Tone buck him off.
Tone is trying to stand back up.
Chabot controls the position.
Tone trying to get back to his feet but Chabot is in full control for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chabot has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tone's body.
Chabot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tone for as long as he can get away with.
Tone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Chabot keeps control of the position easily here as Tone tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Chabot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Chabot looking to score a takedown here. Tone is defending well but Chabot drives through and ends up in Tone's guard.#ES2#
Tone pushes Chabot off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Chabot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tone tries to kick Chabot off but Chabot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chabot prevents Tone from improving his position.
Chabot trying to control the pace.
We've been informed that Tone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tone is trying to stand up here but Chabot is controlling him well.
Chabot is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Chabot continues to stall.
Tone is trying to stand up here but Chabot is controlling him well.
Well, if Chabot is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tone tries to roll over but Chabot keeps him under control.
Tone tries to kick Chabot off but Chabot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ernest Chabot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chabot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tone is looking to escape.
Chabot is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chabot works his way into side control.
Tone wants to get back to his feet but Chabot drags him back down.
Chabot controlling the position from side mount.
Chabot advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabot is looking to work his way around to Tone's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tone tries to buck Chabot off but he can't manage it.
Chabot controlling from mount.
Tone really wants to buck Chabot off and get back to his feet. #T3#
Chabot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Tone is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tone is trying to stand up.
Chabot wants to take Tone's back here but Tone is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tone is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Chabot fails to advance to Tone's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Chabot dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Chabot shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chabot showed some decent athleticism there.
Tone tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Chabot manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tone squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chabot moves to the back position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot controls the position.
Tone is trying to get back to his feet but Chabot has full control of the position and if anything, Tone has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tone wants to get back to his feet.
Chabot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tone can do to turn this around?
Tone trying to control the hands but Chabot breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chabot controlling the positon.
Tone trying to get back to his feet but Chabot is in full control for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
I would not like to be Tone right now.
Tone trying to get back to his feet but Chabot is in full control for now.
Chabot controlling the position well here. Tone rolled but Chabot kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Tone is trying to stand back up.
Chabot is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Tone is trying to stand back up.
Chabot controls the action.
More hug and hope from Chabot.
Tone is trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chabot really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tone.
Tone is trying to get back to his feet but Chabot has full control of the position and if anything, Tone has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tony Tone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Chabot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chabot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Chabot! |
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Event:
SUPREME 12
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Chabot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hayes.
Hayes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chabot's head.#TD#
Hayes gets caught flat footed, as Chabot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chabot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot pushing down on Hayes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Chabot has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chabot controlling from mount. #T2#
Chabot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hayes is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Chabot controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from Chabot.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Chabot dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Chabot closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chabot lands in his opponent's guard.
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayes is keeping the position for now.
Chabot slips nicely into half guard.
Hayes tries to roll over but Chabot keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot trying to pass the guard but Hayes defending well.
Hayes 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.
Chabot wants to advance to full mount but Hayes doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1#
Hayes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chabot controls the pace.
Chabot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee asks Chabot politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chabot prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chabot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hayes tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chabot happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chabot passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hayes!
Chabot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chabot.
Chabot continues to hold on tight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chabot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hayes for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Chabot dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Hayes finds it's target.#TD#
Chabot shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hayes is trying to escape back to his feet but Chabot uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hayes prevents Chabot from improving position.
Chabot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chabot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Chabot working away.
Chabot controls the position from side control.
Chabot continues to stall.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Chabot is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Chabot has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hayes!
Chabot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Chabot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayes can do to turn this around?
Chabot moves to back control.
Chabot is riding his opponent, not letting Hayes buck him off.
Hayes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Freedman Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Chabot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chabot, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Chabot! |
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Event:
SUPREME 7
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Kickman lands a jab-cross combination.
A good leg kick by Kickman.
Kickman scores with a jab.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chabot.
Kickman seems a little lost for a moment, as Chabot dominates the positioning.
Chabot has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kickman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chabot in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kickman is trying to improve his position.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Kickman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kickman 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.
Kickman is trying to buck Chabot off.
Chabot just content to control the position.
Kickman is looking to regain half guard here but Chabot keeps moving and retains side control.
Chabot slows the pace down. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kickman is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Kickman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chabot shoots in for a takedown but Kickman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kickman lands a head kick. Chabot smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
No luck for Chabot with that takedown attempt.
Chabot shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Chabot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kickman scores with a head kick. Chabot tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kickman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chabot's head.
Chabot fails with a takedown attempt.
Chabot darts in looking for a takedown but Kickman gets double underhooks and turns Chabot into the cage.
Kickman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Kickman lands a nice shot to the body.
Kickman scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Kickman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kickman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chabot. That did some damage!
A left and a right from Kickman both land. Nice combination.
Chabot shoots in but Kickman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kickman lands a head kick. Chabot smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kickman connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Chabot is rocked!#TD#
Chabot is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kickman's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chabot trying to control the pace.
Kickman moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Chabot postures up.
Chabot preventing the sweep.
Chabot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kickman's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chabot works his way into full mount!
Chabot controlling his opponent.
Kickman is looking to improve his position but Chabot isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Two Kickman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Kickman. No joy for Chabot on that attempt.
As Chabot backs off Kickman throws a huge counter combo but Chabot manages to avoid it all.
Two Kickman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kickman throws a series of strikes that have Chabot backpedaling.
Kickman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kickman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kickman lands a high kick!
Chabot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kickman is fending him off so far but Chabot persists. Nope, Kickman circles away and we're back to standing.
Kickman throws a one two combo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chabot crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kickman - the referee stops the clock and Chabot gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kickman. Chabot manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kickman jabs Chabot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kickman lands an overhand right.
Chabot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kickman's waist but Kickman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chabot off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Chabot. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kickman tries to sprawl but Chabot drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kickman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Chabot is thwarting Kickman's attempts to control the position.
Kickman wants to control but Chabot passes into side.
Kickman is trying to control Chabot's posture but Chabot avoids it. #T1#
What's Kickman going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kickman is trying to control Chabot's posture but Chabot avoids it.
Kickman is looking to regain half guard here but Chabot keeps moving and retains side control.
Chabot controls the position from side control.
Chabot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kickman for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kickman looking for a sweep but Chabot has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Chabot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chabot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Chabot.#T3#
Kickman tries to lock up and control but Chabot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chabot controlling the position easily from mount.
Kickman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kickman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chabot works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chabot controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Kickman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kickman wants to control but Chabot is having none of it.
Chabot controlling from the full mount.
Kickman is looking to get to half guard.
Kickman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kickman is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Chabot has taken his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Two Kickman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chabot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kickman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crunch! Kickman slams his shin into Chabot's torso.
Chabot takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kickman lands with a kick to the temple. Chabot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD#
Chabot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kickman did well to prevent Chabot getting side control.
Kickman manages to get to full guard.
Chabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kickman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chabot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kickman trying to control the position here. #T1#
Kickman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chabot is one step ahead there.
Kickman trying to keep a closed guard but Chabot is proving a slippery customer.
Chabot prevents Kickman from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chabot or perhaps it was just good defense by Kickman, which made it look bad. #TD#
Chabot drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Kickman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chabot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chabot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kickman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Chabot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kickman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chabot has managed to get both his arms back between Kickman's legs - danger averted.
Kickman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kickman is keeping the position for now.
Chabot won't allow Kickman to sweep him here.
Chabot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kickman has his foot on Chabot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chabot works his way back into a safe position though.
Kickman wants to hit a sweep here but Chabot passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kickman there!
Chabot controlling the pace for now.
Kickman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Chabot moves to the back.
Kickman rolls, trying to escape but Chabot keeps control of the position.
Chabot biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kickman can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Two Kickman.
I've got Kickman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Two Kickman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Chabot shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Willams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Willams looking to control.
Chabot passes Willams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chabot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Chabot 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.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabot is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chabot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Willams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Willams is breathing heavily.
Chabot takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Chabot is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Chabot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
It looks like Chabot 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.
Willams rolls, trying to escape but Chabot keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chabot controls the position.
More stalling from Chabot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Chabot dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Chabot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Willams did well to prevent Chabot getting side control.
Still in half guard, Chabot seems content to control.
Chabot is continuing to stall.
Chabot with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The adventures of Chabot the control monster continue. Boring.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot works his way into side control. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chabot.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chabot has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Willams!
Chabot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chabot with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chabot controlling from mount.
Chabot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Chabot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Willams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Chabot gets a double leg takedown into Willams's guard.
Chabot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Willams is keeping the position for now.
Chabot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willams controls Chabot momentarily but Chabot frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Chabot decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chabot stalling. #T2#
Chabot frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chabot controlling from mount. #T3#
Willams has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Chabot has good solid back control here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yet more stalling tactics from Chabot.
Ernest Chabot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willams is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Chabot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chabot has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Chabot! |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 11
Date: Nov 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Ernest Chabot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Chabot shoots in and bounces Boone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chabot (2) vs (0) Boone
Chabot stays in close to Boone's body and controls the position.
Boone looking to control.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chabot looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Boone has his hands on Chabot's head, controlling the position.
Boone controls Chabot momentarily but Chabot frees himself.
Chabot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boone is keeping the position for now.
Chabot controlling from the top position. #T2#
Chabot is looking to pass into half guard but Boone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boone is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chabot (2) vs (2) Boone
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chabot holds on and takes a little breather.
Boone trying to control but Chabot is working from the bottom. #T3#
Chabot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boone trying to control but Chabot is working from the bottom.
Chabot wants to sweep here but Boone controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Chabot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boone passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (2) vs (5) Boone
Chabot tries to improve position but can't.
Chabot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chabot tries to get out of the position.#T5#
Boone working away.
Boone tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chabot wants to control but Boone postures up.
Boone wants to take a breather but Chabot manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Boone.
Boone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Chabot pulls Boone in close to his closed guard and prevents Boone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Boone won't allow Chabot to sweep him here.
Boone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chabot is looking to sweep but instead, Boone has passed into half guard.
Boone is trying to control. Chabot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Boone prevents Chabot from improving his position.
Boone content to control rather than advance.
Chabot keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T9#
Boone wants to take a breather but Chabot is having none of it.
Boone moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (2) vs (8) Boone
Boone is looking to take a break and control but Chabot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Chabot is letting Boone control him for a moment.
Chabot is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Chabot regains half guard.
Chabot won't allow Boone to pass to mount.
Boone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chabot tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg. #T12#
Boone wants to free his trapped foot but Chabot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chabot is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Chabot is working hard here to advance position.
Boone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (2) vs (11) Boone
Boone looking to control but Chabot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Chabot looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Chabot tries to hold on but Boone postures up.
Boone content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone trying to control but Chabot is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking Cleetus Boone 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:
AW Invitational - Round 9
Date: Nov 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Ernest Chabot!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boone.
Chabot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chabot wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Chabot looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boone! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boone (0) vs (4) Chabot
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabot tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chabot is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Boone will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
It looks like Chabot 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.
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Boone prevents Chabot from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Boone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boone prevents Chabot from improving position.
Boone is trying to get back to half guard.
Chabot controls the position.#T2#
Boone is trying to control Chabot's posture but Chabot avoids it.
Chabot is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Boone prevents Chabot from moving into mount.
Chabot in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chabot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boone stops Chabot from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Boone is being controlled here.
Boone tries to bench press Chabot off him but Chabot keeps the position.
Chabot takes a little break here. Boone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boone prevents Chabot from moving into mount. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boone is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chabot tries to move to mount but Boone blocks the move with his legs. #T5#
The referee asks Chabot politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chabot prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boone sneaks back into half guard.
Chabot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chabot is thwarting Boone's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Still in half guard, Chabot seems content to control.#T7##T8#
Boone is trying to maintain the position but Chabot is very close to passing his half guard.
Chabot stalling. #T9#
Boone trying to control from the bottom.
Chabot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boone tries to get to full guard but Chabot has control of the leg. #T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11#
Chabot is thwarting Boone's attempts to control the position.
Chabot trying to control the pace.
Chabot moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (0) vs (7) Chabot#T12#
A lull in the action here as Chabot stalls from top position.
Boone prevents Chabot from moving into mount.
Chabot controls the position from side control.
Chabot tries to move to full mount but Boone actually manages to regain half guard.
Chabot is pressing down on Boone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boone is holding on for now.
Chabot wants to advance to full mount but Boone doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T13#
Chabot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boone is trying to keep Chabot in close.
Chabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chabot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Boone working a defensive guard here.
Chabot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Chabot.
Boone is trying to keep Chabot in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 8
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ernest Chabot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Dragan Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chabot closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chabot (2) vs (0) Silva
Chabot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chabot tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Chabot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chabot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva trying to control but Chabot postures up.
Chabot not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Chabot trying to control the pace. #T1#
Silva is looking to control Chabot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chabot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chabot's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chabot (2) vs (4) Silva
Silva wants to control but Chabot is keeping busy.
Silva has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chabot's body.
Silva trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T2#
Chabot can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Silva is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chabot defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Silva trying to control momentarily.
#T3#
Silva is hanging on to Chabot's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Silva goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Chabot escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chabot (4) vs (4) Silva
Silva tries to get to full guard but Chabot has control of the leg.
Chabot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Silva is looking for a sweep. Chabot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chabot (4) vs (6) Silva
Silva wants to control from the top but Chabot keeps moving.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva trying to control but Chabot is working from the bottom.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T6#
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chabot haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7#
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Chabot is keeping the position.
Silva trying to control but Chabot is working from the bottom. #T8#
Chabot wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chabot looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chabot looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chabot! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chabot (8) vs (6) Silva#T9#
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chabot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Chabot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chabot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Chabot keeps moving and retains side control.
Chabot working away.
Chabot tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chabot works to advance to full mount. Silva defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chabot (10) vs (6) Silva
Chabot with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chabot controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Chabot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Chabot has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Chabot avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Chabot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Chabot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silva wants to control but Chabot is keeping busy.
Chabot content to control rather than advance. #T13##SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Chabot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chabot is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Chabot content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Chabot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva keeping full guard, as Chabot tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chabot takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 7
Date: Nov 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Ernest Chabot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Joao Miyao!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chabot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miyao pinned against the cage. Miyao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chabot has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Miyao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chabot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miyao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Chabot. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Miyao gets control of Chabot's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miyao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chabot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Miyao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chabot sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Chabot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Miyao is looking for a triangle but Chabot pushes his legs off easily.
Chabot's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Chabot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chabot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miyao on the ground.#SUB2#
Miyao looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chabot passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (3) vs (0) Miyao#T2#
Miyao tries to buck Chabot off but Chabot is having none of it.
Chabot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Miyao can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Chabot stalls from top position.#T3#
Miyao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chabot's best efforts.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miyao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Chabot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miyao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chabot has managed to get both his arms back between Miyao's legs - danger averted.
Chabot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miyao controlling the position.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyao is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chabot (3) vs (2) Miyao
Miyao wants to control from the top but Chabot keeps moving.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Chabot controlling the position.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyao preventing the sweep.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Chabot is keeping the position.
Chabot keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully. #T6#
Miyao works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Miyao seems to be working for a kimura but Chabot defends the submission attempt.
Miyao trying to control the action but Chabot is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Miyao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chabot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miyao.
Miyao is looking to take a break and control but Chabot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Miyao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miyao wants to pass to mount but Chabot is defending the position.
Miyao prevents Chabot from improving his position.#T8#
Miyao is trying to control the action in half guard but Chabot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miyao controlling the pace.
Miyao trying to control from half guard but Chabot is working away.
Chabot trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Miyao trying to control the action but Chabot is working from the bottom.
Chabot wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miyao is looking to stall here but Chabot recovers full guard.
Miyao trying to control but Chabot is working from the bottom. #T10#
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chabot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyao advances to half guard.
Chabot is looking for a sweep. Miyao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyao is trying to control the action in half guard but Chabot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Miyao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miyao is keen to just control but Chabot is a slippery customer.
Miyao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chabot is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Chabot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chabot keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Chabot is retaining full guard.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Chabot keeps moving.
Chabot can't keep his opponent in guard - Miyao advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Miyao is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Miyao being controlled here momentarily.
Miyao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (3) vs (5) Miyao
Miyao taking a break here but Chabot is having none of it and regains half guard. #T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyao in particular looking to stall.
Chabot is refusing to be controlled, as Miyao sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyao trying to advance position but Chabot counters by regaining guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyao wins on points by 5 to 3.
After winning the bout, Joao Miyao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 6
Date: Nov 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Dragan Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Ernest Chabot!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silva fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Chabot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Chabot
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Chabot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking to control.
Chabot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chabot won't allow Silva to sweep him here. #T1#
Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chabot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chabot tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chabot is one step ahead there.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chabot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva trying to control the position.
Chabot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Let's hope that Chabot 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.
Silva controls Chabot momentarily but Chabot frees himself.
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chabot.
Silva is trying to keep Chabot in close.
Chabot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6#
Chabot looking to pass the guard.
Silva looking to control.
Chabot stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position. #T7#
Silva is trying to control the position but Chabot postures up.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chabot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chabot has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Chabot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chabot stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.#T8#
Silva trying to control the position.
Silva has Chabot pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva trying to control the position.
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chabot tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Chabot controlling from the top position.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chabot is one step ahead there.
Chabot tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard. #T10#
Chabot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Chabot defends easily.
Chabot tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard. #T11#
Silva wants to sweep here but Chabot controlling him for the moment.
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Chabot content to stall in guard here.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Chabot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chabot won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Chabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Chabot 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.#T13#
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chabot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chabot won't allow Silva to sweep him here. #T14#
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chabot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Chabot works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Chabot
And that's the end of the fight!
Chabot wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 5
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Grappling Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ernest Chabot!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Panda rushes Chabot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Panda manages to pull guard.
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.
Panda has Chabot pulled in close to control his posture.
Panda really is a fat lump.
Panda is trying to keep Chabot in close.
Chabot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chabot looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chabot is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Panda keeping full guard, as Chabot tries to pass.
Chabot being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Chabot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chabot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Let's hope that Chabot 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.#T3#
Panda is trying to control the position but Chabot postures up.
Chabot controlling from the top position.
Chabot tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard. #T4#
Panda trying to control the position.
Chabot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabot looking to pass the guard.
Chabot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Chabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda is trying to control the position but Chabot postures up.
Chabot looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Panda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chabot is fighting to break Panda's control of his arms but Panda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Chabot postures up.
Chabot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chabot.
Panda is trying to control the position but Chabot postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Panda holds on and takes a little breather. #T7#
Chabot postures up.
Chabot tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Chabot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panda trying to keep a closed guard but Chabot is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Panda working a defensive guard here.
Chabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Panda controls Chabot momentarily but Chabot frees himself.
Chabot pushes down on Panda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Panda is pressing down on Chabot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Panda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chabot stays in close to Panda's body and controls the position. #T10#
Panda is pulling down on Chabot's head. It's preventing any offense from Chabot, at least for the moment.
Chabot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Panda is pulling down on Chabot's head to control his posture.
Chabot sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Panda is controlling Chabot's posture.
Panda trying to keep a closed guard but Chabot is proving a slippery customer.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
Chabot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Panda working a defensive guard but Chabot passes into half guard.
Chabot has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (0) vs (3) Chabot
Panda wants to control but Chabot is having none of it.
Panda is looking to get to half guard.
Chabot seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Panda is holding on tight.
#T13#
Chabot controlling from the full mount.
Panda tries to hold on but Chabot postures up.
Chabot is trying to take his opponent's back.
Chabot controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Panda can't escape the position.
Chabot controlling his opponent.
Panda tries to hold on but Chabot postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chabot wins on points by 3 to 0. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 4
Date: Nov 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Brijbhushan Siddika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ernest Chabot!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chabot shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Siddika manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siddika (0) vs (2) Chabot
Chabot advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Chabot seems content to control.
Chabot trying to mount his opponent but Siddika defends it.
Siddika slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chabot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Siddika working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chabot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chabot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chabot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Siddika 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.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siddika working a defensive guard here.
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siddika is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Siddika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chabot stopping the sweep attempt from Siddika.
Siddika manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chabot manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (2) vs (2) Chabot
Chabot controlling Siddika's posture.
Siddika passes Chabot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chabot controlling the position for now.#T3#
Siddika works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (5) vs (2) Chabot#SUB#
Siddika working for a submission but Chabot is keeping him at bay.
Chabot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Siddika. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Siddika can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chabot is looking to escape.
Siddika wants to control the action but instead Chabot gets a body lock and reverses into Siddika's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (5) vs (4) Chabot#T4#
Chabot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Siddika is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chabot defends well.#SUB#
Siddika is looking for a triangle but Chabot pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siddika is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Chabot postures up.
#SUB#
Siddika had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chabot defends it easily.
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chabot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Siddika's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chabot in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Siddika actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddika regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6##SUB#
Siddika has an active guard here but Chabot has managed to pass into half guard.
Chabot with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Siddika wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Siddika is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chabot pulls his head out easily.
Chabot controlling the action here.
It looks like Chabot 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.#T7#
Siddika gets full guard.
Siddika working a defensive guard here.
Siddika looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siddika keeping full guard, as Chabot tries to pass.
Siddika looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Chabot looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Chabot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siddika has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chabot has managed to get both his arms back between Siddika's legs - danger averted.
Chabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siddika being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Siddika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Siddika throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chabot escapes and throws Siddika's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (5) vs (7) Chabot
Siddika seems a little lost for a moment, as Chabot dominates the positioning.#T9#
Chabot tries to move into full mount but can't pass Siddika's legs.
Siddika is trying to improve his position.
Chabot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Siddika is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chabot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Siddika is defending well. #T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chabot prevents Siddika from improving his position.
Siddika is trying to control but can't.
Chabot slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Siddika has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chabot is working away from the top position though.
Chabot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Siddika wants to get back to full guard.
Chabot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Siddika is looking for a sweep. Chabot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chabot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chabot is thwarting Siddika's attempts to control the position.
Siddika regains full guard. Nicely done.
Siddika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chabot controls the pace.#T12#
Siddika trying to control the position.
Siddika wants to sweep here but Chabot controlling him for the moment.
Chabot seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Siddika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Siddika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Chabot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Siddika wants to sweep but no luck.
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Siddika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Siddika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T14#
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siddika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siddika wants to sweep here but Chabot controlling him for the moment.
Chabot content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chabot wins on points by 7 to 5.
In defeat, Brijbhushan Siddika stepped up to the mic, saying 'He who seldom speaks will have no enemies.'. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 3
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rick Donkulus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ernest Chabot!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Donkulus tries to clinch but Chabot is having none of it. #TD2#
Chabot bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Donkulus (0) vs (4) Chabot
Donkulus tries to buck Chabot off but Chabot is having none of it.
Donkulus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chabot off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Donkulus (4) vs (4) Chabot
Chabot looking very determined here, making life difficult for Donkulus.
#SUB#
Donkulus tightening his grip on Chabot, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Donkulus tightening his grip on Chabot, looking for the choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Donkulus working for a choke but Chabot is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Donkulus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chabot knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chabot for a finish.
Donkulus struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Donkulus working for the choke. #SUB#
Donkulus looking to break Chabot's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chabot remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Donkulus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2##SUB#
Donkulus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Chabot defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chabot is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chabot defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Donkulus working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chabot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donkulus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Donkulus working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Donkulus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chabot knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chabot for a finish. #T3##SUB#
Chabot showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Donkulus looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Chabot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chabot looking very determined here, making life difficult for Donkulus.
#T4##SUB#
Chabot fending off the submission attempt from Donkulus.
Donkulus trying to control.#SUB#
Donkulus is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chabot has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Chabot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chabot is trying to break free.
#T5##SUB#
Chabot fending off the submission attempt from Donkulus.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Donkulus's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Donkulus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Donkulus tightening his grip on Chabot, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Donkulus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chabot knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chabot for a finish. #T6##SUB#
Chabot defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Donkulus's arms. #SUB#
Donkulus is looking for the choke from the back position but Chabot is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Chabot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Donkulus is persistently looking for the submission but Chabot is defending it well.
#T7#
Donkulus is not going to allow Chabot to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Donkulus 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, Chabot has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chabot is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Donkulus off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Donkulus is looking for a choke. Chabot gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Chabot manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donkulus (4) vs (6) Chabot
Chabot seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T8##SUB#
Donkulus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chabot is aware though and is defending well.
Chabot pushes down on Donkulus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chabot performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Donkulus gets full guard.
Chabot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chabot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Donkulus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Donkulus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chabot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Donkulus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chabot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T10##SUB#
Donkulus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chabot looking to pass the guard.
Donkulus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Donkulus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Donkulus has his foot on Chabot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chabot works his way back into a safe position though.
Chabot stopping the sweep attempt from Donkulus.#T11#
Chabot postures up.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Chabot 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.#SUB#
Donkulus has his foot on Chabot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chabot works his way back into a safe position though.
Chabot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chabot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Donkulus trying to keep a closed guard but Chabot is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Chabot passes Donkulus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Donkulus tries to get to full guard but Chabot has control of the leg.
Chabot works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Donkulus (4) vs (9) Chabot
Chabot controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Chabot wants to take Donkulus's back here but Donkulus is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chabot controlling from the full mount.
Donkulus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Donkulus tries to hold on but Chabot pushes him away.
Chabot pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T14#
Chabot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Donkulus is trying to escape the mount.
Donkulus tries to hold on but Chabot pushes him away.
Chabot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donkulus is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chabot wins on points by 9 to 4. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 2
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ernest Chabot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Avital Lavi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chabot looking to score a takedown here. Lavi is defending well but Chabot drives through and ends up in Lavi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chabot (2) vs (0) Lavi
Chabot's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Lavi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chabot passes into half guard.
Chabot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chabot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavi is pressing down on Chabot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Lavi being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Lavi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chabot escapes and throws Lavi's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (5) vs (0) Lavi
Lavi is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Lavi manages to get back to half guard.
Lavi is looking to improve his position.
Lavi regains full guard. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lavi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lavi looking to control.
#SUB2#
Lavi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chabot stacks Lavi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chabot! Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (8) vs (0) Lavi
Lavi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Chabot taking a breather here.
Lavi is looking for a sweep.
Chabot gets to mount! Lavi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chabot (10) vs (0) Lavi
Lavi is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavi regains half guard.#T4#
Chabot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Further stalling from Chabot.
Chabot is pressing down on Lavi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavi is holding on for now.
Lavi 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.
Chabot passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (13) vs (0) Lavi
Lavi working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Lavi is still trying to improve position.
Chabot controlling from mount.
Lavi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lavi tries to hold on but Chabot postures up.#T6#
Chabot controlling the pace for now.
Lavi wants to hold on but Chabot pushes him away.
Chabot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lavi regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Lavi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lavi is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Lavi is trying to control but Chabot manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (16) vs (0) Lavi
Lavi tries to reverse the position but Chabot maintains control.
Chabot controlling the pace for now.
Lavi is looking to improve his position but Chabot isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavi wants to hold on but Chabot pushes him away.#T8#
Chabot controlling from mount.
Lavi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chabot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lavi is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Chabot content just to control the position here.
Lavi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lavi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chabot sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chabot will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lavi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10##SUB2#
Lavi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Chabot is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Chabot is stinking the place up with his stalling.#SUB2#
Lavi looking for submissions off his back.
Chabot content to control rather than advance. #T11##SUB2#
Lavi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chabot pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lavi actively working from the bottom here.
Chabot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Lavi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12##SUB2#
Lavi with the active half guard here but Chabot passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (19) vs (0) Lavi
Lavi is trying to get back to half guard.
Lavi seems a little lost for a moment, as Chabot dominates the positioning.
Lavi tries to buck Chabot off but Chabot is having none of it.#T13#
Lavi is letting Chabot control him for a moment.
Lavi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chabot taking a breather here.
Lavi is trying to get back to half guard.
Chabot in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T14#
Chabot wants to control for a moment but Lavi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Lavi wants to improve his position but Chabot is controlling well.
Chabot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavi is looking for a sweep. Chabot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chabot takes the fight on points by 19 to 0. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 1
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ernest Chabot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joao Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Miyao clinches. #TD#
Chabot tightens his grip and picks Miyao up, before dumping him to the ground. Miyao manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chabot (2) vs (0) Miyao
Miyao controls Chabot momentarily but Chabot frees himself. #SUB2#
Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chabot defends well.
Miyao wants to sweep but no luck.
Chabot passes into half guard.
Miyao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miyao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao is trying to control the position but Chabot postures up. #SUB2#
Miyao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chabot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chabot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miyao working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Miyao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chabot controls the pace.
Chabot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Miyao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miyao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chabot stays in close to Miyao's body and controls the position.
Chabot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miyao for as long as he can get away with.
Miyao looking to control.
#T2#
Miyao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chabot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Miyao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Miyao working for a triangle but Chabot defends it easily.
Miyao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chabot's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chabot (2) vs (2) Miyao#T3#
Miyao trying to control but Chabot is working from the bottom.
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Chabot is retaining full guard.
Miyao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miyao pushes down on Chabot's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miyao trying to control from half guard but Chabot is working away. #SUB2#
Miyao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miyao is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (2) vs (5) Miyao#T4#
Miyao with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Miyao trying to control but Chabot is having none of it.
Miyao prevents Chabot from getting the reversal.
Miyao tries to control but Chabot wriggling away. #T5##SUB2#
Miyao looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Miyao is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Chabot to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Chabot shrugs it off.
Miyao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chabot tries to hold on but Miyao postures up.#T6##SUB2#
Miyao looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Miyao tries to control but Chabot wriggling away.
Chabot is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chabot is looking to escape. #T7#
Miyao takes Chabot's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Chabot is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Chabot (2) vs (8) Miyao
Chabot looking to control the position. #SUB2#
Chabot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Miyao is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T8##SUB2#
Miyao looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Miyao is persistently looking for the submission but Chabot is defending it well.
Chabot can't escape the position.
#T9#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Chabot preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Miyao.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabot wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Miyao's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Miyao working for the choke. #T10##SUB2#
Chabot showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Miyao is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chabot tries to break free.
Miyao not allowing Chabot to control his hands. #SUB2#
Miyao patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chabot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miyao on the ground.#T11#
Miyao tries to get the hooks in deep but Chabot pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Miyao working for a choke but Chabot is defending well. #SUB2#
Miyao looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Chabot right now.
#T12##SUB2#
Miyao is persistently looking for the submission but Chabot is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Miyao looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Miyao tightening his grip on Chabot, looking for the choke.
Chabot trying to control the action but Miyao just sinks the hooks in. #T13#
Chabot is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Chabot showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Miyao is persistently looking for the submission but Chabot is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Chabot defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T14##SUB2#
Miyao looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Miyao is looking for the choke from the back position but Chabot is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Miyao 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, Chabot has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Well, with Miyao on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chabot is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Miyao has got his arm under Chabot's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Chabot has spun round into Miyao's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chabot (4) vs (8) Miyao
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyao wins on points by 8 to 4.
After winning the bout, Joao Miyao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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