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Event:
AW Invitational - Finale
Date: Dec 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Carmelo Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Boone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Boone looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (0) Rodgers
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodgers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodgers, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rodgers 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Boone from controlling successfully.
Rodgers pulls Boone in to control the position.
Rodgers wants to sweep but no luck.
Boone wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Rodgers seems keen to control Boone's posture.#T2#
Boone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodgers is pulling down on Boone's head to control his posture. #T3#
Rodgers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Rodgers is pulling down on Boone's head. It's preventing any offense from Boone, at least for the moment.
Boone trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Boone pushes down on Rodgers's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Rodgers wants to get back to full guard but Boone has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (5) vs (0) Rodgers
Boone trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers holding on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boone just content to control the position. #T6#
Boone wants to control but Rodgers is keeping him busy.
Rodgers is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Rodgers is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Boone is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boone (7) vs (0) Rodgers#T7#
Rodgers working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Boone avoids the attempt from Rodgers to control.
Rodgers is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodgers keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Rodgers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (7) vs (2) Rodgers
Boone controls Rodgers momentarily but Rodgers frees himself.
Rodgers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Rodgers tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard. #T11#
Boone being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodgers won't allow Boone to sweep him here.
Rodgers works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T12#
Rodgers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
More stalling from Rodgers.
Boone is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Rodgers controlling the action here.
Boone wants to improve his position but Rodgers is controlling well.
#T14#
Rodgers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rodgers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (7) vs (5) Rodgers
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Cleetus Boone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Grappling Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Carmelo Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Rodgers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodgers lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Panda (0) vs (2) Rodgers
Rodgers is stalling in the full guard.
Panda has his hands on Rodgers's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Panda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodgers controls the pace.
Rodgers looking to pass the guard.
Rodgers postures up.
Rodgers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Panda pulls Rodgers in close to prevent any damage.
Rodgers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rodgers controlling from the top position.
Panda managing to control the position. #T3#
Panda is trying to control the position but Rodgers postures up.
Rodgers looking to pass the guard.
Rodgers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Panda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodgers trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Panda pulls Rodgers in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Panda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodgers controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Panda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodgers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodgers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Panda really is a fat lump.#T6#
Rodgers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Panda has his hands on Rodgers's head, controlling the position.
Panda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Panda trying to control the position here.
Rodgers showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Rodgers looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda is controlling Rodgers's posture.
Panda trying to keep a closed guard but Rodgers is proving a slippery customer.
Rodgers content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Panda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Panda is trying to keep Rodgers in close.
#T10#
Rodgers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
Panda is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.#T11#
Panda controlling the position.
Rodgers stays in close to Panda's body and controls the position.
Panda keeping full guard, as Rodgers tries to pass.
Panda trying to control the position here. #T12#
Rodgers tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Panda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodgers controls the pace.
Panda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T13#
Panda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodgers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Panda pulls Rodgers in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Panda being controlled here, momentarily.
Panda controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Panda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodgers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodgers wins on points by 2 to 0.
A very excited looking Carmelo Rodgers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Dragan Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Carmelo Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodgers swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Rodgers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Rodgers
Rodgers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodgers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Silva has his foot on Rodgers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodgers works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Rodgers
Rodgers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is really struggling to control Rodgers but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodgers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Rodgers seems keen to control Silva's posture.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is keeping the position.#T4#
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Rodgers pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (4) Rodgers#T6#
Rodgers preventing the sweep.
Rodgers postures up.
#SUB#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva controls Rodgers momentarily but Rodgers frees himself. #T7#
Rodgers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodgers stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.#SUB#
Rodgers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodgers has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.#T8#
Silva has Rodgers pulled in close to control his posture.
Rodgers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Silva pulls Rodgers in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodgers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodgers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodgers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Rodgers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodgers postures up.
#T11#
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva is trying to control the position but Rodgers postures up.
Rodgers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva trying to control the position.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodgers is one step ahead there.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodgers controls the pace.#T12#
Rodgers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rodgers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Rodgers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodgers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva is trying to control the position but Rodgers postures up. #T14#
Rodgers pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rodgers uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (2) vs (7) Rodgers
Rodgers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva wants to control but Rodgers is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodgers wins on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Carmelo Rodgers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Brijbhushan Siddika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Carmelo Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rodgers scores with a takedown into Siddika's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siddika (0) vs (2) Rodgers
Siddika looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodgers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Siddika looking for a sweep. Not yet Siddika, not yet.
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.
Rodgers controlling from the top position. #T1#
Rodgers won't allow Siddika to sweep him here.
Rodgers stays in close to Siddika's body and controls the position.
It looks like Rodgers 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.
Rodgers preventing the sweep.
Siddika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodgers 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.#SUB#
Siddika is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodgers defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Siddika is looking for a triangle here but Rodgers uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (0) vs (5) Rodgers#T2#
Siddika tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rodgers presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siddika (0) vs (7) Rodgers
Siddika manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Siddika is looking for a sweep. Rodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siddika regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Siddika had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodgers defends it easily.
Rodgers controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
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.
Rodgers postures up.
#SUB#
Siddika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodgers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rodgers stopping the sweep attempt from Siddika.#T4#
Rodgers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siddika is keeping the position for now.
Siddika trying to keep a closed guard but Rodgers is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Rodgers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodgers won't allow Siddika to sweep him here. #T5#
Rodgers advances to half guard.
Siddika wants to improve his position but Rodgers is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Rodgers seems content to control.
Siddika wants to improve his position but Rodgers is controlling well.
#T6#
Siddika wants to get back to full guard but Rodgers has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (0) vs (10) Rodgers
Siddika is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rodgers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Siddika is looking to improve his position but Rodgers isn't that keen on the idea.
Siddika wants to control but Rodgers is having none of it.
Siddika is looking to improve his position but Rodgers isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Siddika is working hard here to advance position.
Siddika manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rodgers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Siddika is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Siddika is pressing down on Rodgers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Siddika looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodgers controlling from the top position.
Siddika tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodgers wants to pass the guard but Siddika is keeping the position.
Rodgers stopping the sweep attempt from Siddika.
Siddika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodgers controls the pace.#T9#
Siddika looking to control.
Siddika manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodgers manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (2) vs (10) Rodgers
Siddika looking to pass the guard.
Rodgers pulls Siddika in to control the position. #T10#
Rodgers keeping full guard, as Siddika tries to pass.
Siddika wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodgers is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (2) vs (12) Rodgers
Siddika looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodgers is one step ahead there. #T11#
Rodgers looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Siddika is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siddika (4) vs (12) Rodgers
Siddika pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodgers is keeping the position for now.
Siddika forces his way into half guard.
Siddika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working. #SUB#
Siddika seems to be working for a kimura but Rodgers defends the submission attempt.#T12#
Siddika works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siddika (7) vs (12) Rodgers
Rodgers stops Siddika from passing to mount.
Siddika looking to control but instead Rodgers has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Siddika tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodgers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siddika is trying to control. Rodgers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Rodgers tries to roll over but Siddika keeps him under control.#SUB#
Siddika is working for a submission of some sort.
Rodgers is not content to let Siddika control the position.#T14##SUB#
Siddika is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rodgers still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rodgers has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siddika (7) vs (16) Rodgers
Siddika tries to improve position but can't.
Siddika is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Rodgers 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodgers wins on points by 16 to 7.
Carmelo Rodgers decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Carmelo Rodgers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bernhard River Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Rodgers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodgers (2) vs (0) River Jr#SUB2#
River Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Rodgers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rodgers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for River Jr on the ground.
River Jr is looking for a sweep. Rodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodgers passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodgers (5) vs (0) River Jr
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.
River Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
River Jr tries to hold on but Rodgers pushes him away.
Rodgers controlling his opponent.
River Jr is looking to improve his position but Rodgers isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodgers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
River Jr has given up his back here. Will Rodgers look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Rodgers (8) vs (0) River Jr
River Jr rolls, trying to escape but Rodgers keeps control of the position.
River Jr is still trying to improve position.
River Jr looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rodgers is hanging on to River Jr's back as he tries to escape.
River Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
River Jr trying to control the action but Rodgers just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on River Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rodgers biding his time, looking for the opening.
River Jr is really stuck here.
#T4#
Rodgers controls the position.
River Jr tries to roll but Rodgers sticks to his back.
Rodgers is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5#
River Jr can't escape the position.
River Jr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
River Jr gets full guard.#T6#
Rodgers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodgers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rodgers is looking to advance position but River Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodgers (8) vs (4) River Jr
River Jr wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
River Jr tries to control but Rodgers wriggling away. #SUB2#
River Jr has hold of Rodgers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rodgers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
River Jr tries to control but Rodgers wriggling away. #T7##SUB2#
River Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
River Jr prevents Rodgers from getting the reversal.
River Jr is stalling here but it's allowed Rodgers to get half guard.
#SUB2#
River Jr is looking for a kimura but Rodgers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for River Jr to get the leverage.
River Jr is looking to advance position but Rodgers won't allow it.
River Jr slows the pace down in half guard. #T8##SUB2#
River Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
River Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodgers sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodgers is refusing to be controlled, as River Jr sits in half guard. #T9#
Rodgers wants to improve his position but River Jr is controlling well.
River Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodgers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodgers won't allow River Jr to pass to mount.
River Jr is thwarting Rodgers's attempts to control the position.
Rodgers wants to get back to full guard.
River Jr is looking to advance position but Rodgers won't allow it.
Rodgers wants to control but River Jr is keeping busy.
#T10#
River Jr is looking to pass Rodgers's guard but actually Rodgers recovers to full guard.
River Jr wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
River Jr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rodgers manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodgers (10) vs (4) River Jr
River Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rodgers has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodgers (13) vs (4) River Jr#T11#
Rodgers controlling from side mount.
River Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodgers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodgers tries to advance to mount but River Jr denies him.
River Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodgers taking a breather here. #T12#
River Jr struggling a bit here.
River Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Rodgers keeps moving and retains side control.
River Jr is letting Rodgers control him for a moment. #T13#
River Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodgers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
River Jr with the active half guard here but Rodgers passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodgers (16) vs (4) River Jr
Rodgers gets to mount! River Jr was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodgers (18) vs (4) River Jr
River Jr working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
River Jr regains half guard.
Rodgers prevents River Jr from improving his position.
Rodgers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodgers takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Carmelo Rodgers decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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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; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Carmelo Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Miyao is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodgers. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Miyao (0) vs (4) Rodgers
Miyao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Miyao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Miyao is looking to control Rodgers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyao avoid being mounted?
Miyao is looking to improve his position.
Rodgers slows the pace down in half guard.
Miyao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyao wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy.
#T2#
Miyao wants to improve his position but Rodgers is controlling well.
Miyao wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miyao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodgers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miyao tries to get to full guard but Rodgers has control of the leg. #SUB#
Miyao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodgers pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Miyao is looking for a sweep. Rodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Miyao actively working from the bottom here.
Miyao is looking to control Rodgers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyao avoid being mounted?
Miyao regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miyao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miyao looking for a guillotine here but Rodgers defends easily.
#T4#
Miyao looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyao, not yet.
Rodgers 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.
Miyao is trying to hold Rodgers in close to prevent damage but Rodgers has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodgers in particular looking to stall.
Miyao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Miyao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodgers's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (4) Rodgers
Miyao passes Rodgers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miyao is controlling the pace.
Miyao trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
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.
Miyao is really struggling to control Rodgers but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T6##SUB#
Miyao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rodgers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miyao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, if Miyao 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.
Miyao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working. #T7#
Miyao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodgers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyao is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rodgers! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (4) Rodgers#SUB#
Miyao looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rodgers is squirming around, avoiding Miyao's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Miyao prevents Rodgers from getting the reversal.
Miyao tries to control but Rodgers wriggling away.
Rodgers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miyao trying to control but Rodgers is having none of it.
Miyao controlling his opponent. #T9#
Rodgers tries to lock up and control but Miyao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyao wants to control the pace but Rodgers is squirming around nicely.
Miyao controlling from the full mount.
Rodgers is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Rodgers tries to hold on but Miyao postures up.
Rodgers is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Miyao is staying active.
Miyao looking to control but Rodgers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rodgers stops Miyao from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T11#
Rodgers sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rodgers is refusing to be controlled, as Miyao sits in half guard.
Rodgers wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodgers keeping hold of Miyao's head, controlling as best he can.
Rodgers is not content to let Miyao control the position.#T12#
Rodgers tries to roll over but Miyao keeps him under control.
Rodgers is refusing to be controlled, as Miyao sits in half guard.
Miyao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodgers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13#
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is defending well. #SUB#
Miyao is looking for a kimura but Rodgers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miyao to get the leverage.
Rodgers is looking for a sweep. Miyao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodgers is positioning himself well to prevent Miyao advancing to mount. #SUB#
Miyao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodgers defends it well. #T14#
Rodgers keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rodgers wants to get back to full guard but Miyao has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (8) vs (4) Rodgers
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyao takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A victorious Joao Miyao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Carmelo Rodgers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rip Dolomite!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rodgers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dolomite to the mat! Dolomite manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodgers (2) vs (0) Dolomite
Dolomite is trying to control the position but Rodgers postures up.
Rodgers trying to move into half guard but instead Dolomite has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodgers (2) vs (2) Dolomite
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolomite trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers pulls Dolomite in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolomite pushing down on Rodgers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.#T1#
Dolomite is keen to just control but Rodgers is a slippery customer.
Dolomite trying to pass the guard but Rodgers defending well.
Rodgers is positioning himself well to prevent Dolomite advancing to mount. #T2#
Dolomite seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodgers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dolomite with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodgers controlling the position for now.#T3#
Dolomite wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is defending well.
Rodgers is refusing to be controlled, as Dolomite sits in half guard.
Dolomite looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodgers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Rodgers is pressing down on Dolomite's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dolomite is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodgers wants to sweep but no luck.
Dolomite wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Dolomite is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T5#
Rodgers controlling Dolomite's posture.
Dolomite looking to pass the guard.
Dolomite trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Dolomite stopping the sweep attempt from Rodgers.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Dolomite from controlling successfully. #T7#
Dolomite 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.
Dolomite tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodgers is retaining full guard.
Dolomite controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rodgers pulls Dolomite in to control the position.
Rodgers keeping full guard, as Dolomite tries to pass. #T8#
Dolomite is still trying to improve position.
Rodgers managing to control the position.
Dolomite passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodgers (2) vs (5) Dolomite#T9#
Rodgers is not content to let Dolomite control the position.
Rodgers keeping his opponent close.#T10#
Rodgers is not content to let Dolomite control the position.
Dolomite controlling the position.
Rodgers is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Rodgers is not content to let Dolomite control the position.
Rodgers is looking to reverse the position.
Dolomite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working.
Dolomite controls the position.#T12#
Rodgers holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Dolomite staying calm.
Dolomite has control of an arm but Rodgers manages to advance to Dolomite's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodgers (6) vs (5) Dolomite
Dolomite trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Rodgers controls the action.
Dolomite trying to control the hands but Rodgers breaks the grip. #SUB#
Rodgers looking for the choke from the back.
Rodgers slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T14#
Rodgers avoiding Dolomite 's attempts to control his hands.
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's the end of the fight!
Rodgers takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
In his post fight interview, Carmelo Rodgers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dragan Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Carmelo Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rodgers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Rodgers
Rodgers is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodgers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodgers trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Silva trying to hold on to Rodgers's head to control him but Rodgers postures up.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers controlling the action here.#T1#
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodgers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva trying to control but Rodgers postures up.
#T2#
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Rodgers is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodgers trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it. #T3#
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Rodgers not doing much here.
Rodgers wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Rodgers prevents Silva from improving his position.#T4#
Rodgers is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Rodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodgers trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Rodgers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodgers prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva trying to control but Rodgers postures up.
#T6#
Silva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Silva is pressing down on Rodgers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva controls Rodgers momentarily but Rodgers frees himself.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Rodgers
Silva looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Rodgers is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodgers is keeping the position for now.
Rodgers wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Rodgers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rodgers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Silva puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silva trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Rodgers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodgers is not content to let Silva control the position.#T9#
Rodgers won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Rodgers wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodgers sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working. #SUB#
Silva maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rodgers could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Silva has cracked it and Rodgers is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dragan Silva! |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Donowitz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carmelo Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodgers shoots in for a double leg but Donowitz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodgers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donowitz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Donowitz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rodgers sprawls and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Donowitz. No joy for Rodgers on that attempt.
Donowitz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
David Donowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carmelo Rodgers.#TD2#
Donowitz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donowitz (0) vs (2) Rodgers
Donowitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodgers is one step ahead there.
Rodgers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Donowitz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Rodgers is looking to take a break and control but Donowitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donowitz trying to control here.
#SUB#
Donowitz looking for submissions off his back.
Rodgers works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Donowitz (0) vs (5) Rodgers
You can see the frustration on Donowitz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Donowitz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Donowitz (0) vs (7) Rodgers
Rodgers avoids the attempt from Donowitz to control.
Donowitz tries to improve his position but instead Rodgers has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Donowitz (0) vs (10) Rodgers
Rodgers is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Donowitz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Donowitz is working hard here to advance position.
Rodgers controlling from the back.
Donowitz trying to control but not successfully.
Rodgers has the hooks in. Donowitz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rodgers is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Donowitz tries to escape but Rodgers has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Donowitz trying to control the position but Rodgers manages to sink in the hooks.
Rodgers is hanging on to Donowitz's back as he tries to escape.
Donowitz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Donowitz is looking to improve his position but Rodgers isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Rodgers tries to control but Donowitz wriggling away.
Donowitz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Donowitz (0) vs (13) Rodgers
Donowitz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodgers.
Rodgers has the hooks in. Donowitz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Donowitz trying to control but not successfully.
Donowitz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rodgers.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rodgers tries to get the hooks in deep but Donowitz pushed the leg off. #T7#
Donowitz rolls, trying to escape but Rodgers keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Donowitz's body.
Rodgers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Donowitz rolls, trying to escape but Rodgers keeps control of the position.
#T8#
Donowitz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rodgers is hanging on to Donowitz's back as he tries to escape.
#T9#
Rodgers controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More stalling from Rodgers.
Donowitz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
Good control from Rodgers.
Donowitz wants to control his opponent's hands but Rodgers gets his hands free.
Rodgers has the hooks in. Donowitz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Donowitz trying to control the hands but Rodgers won't let him. #T11#
Donowitz is in bad spot here.
Rodgers gets his hands free as Donowitz looks to control.
Rodgers wants to control but Donowitz is keeping busy.
What can Donowitz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
A lull in the action here.
Donowitz tries to escape but Rodgers has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Rodgers is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Donowitz tries to roll but Rodgers sticks to his back.
#T13#
Donowitz trying to control but not successfully.
Rodgers has the hooks in. Donowitz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Donowitz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodgers.
Donowitz can't escape the position.
#T14#
Rodgers tries to keep control of the position but Donowitz is staying busy.
I really don't envy Donowitz right now.
Rodgers controlling the position well here. Donowitz rolled but Rodgers kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donowitz wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodgers wins on points by 13 to 0.
After the fight, Carmelo Rodgers was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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