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Event:
SSG 285 Hunt vs Berendas
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Marcus Vellitis!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira wants to clinch up but Vellitis keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Vellitis looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Vellitis
Vieira is trying to hold Vellitis in close to prevent damage but Vellitis has managed to pass into half guard.
Vieira tries to roll over but Vellitis keeps him under control.
Vieira is refusing to be controlled, as Vellitis sits in half guard.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vellitis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vieira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vellitis trying to control the pace. #T1#
Vellitis wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Vellitis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vieira.
Vellitis 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.
Vellitis postures up.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Vellitis from controlling successfully.
Vellitis sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Vieira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vellitis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vellitis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vellitis controlling from the top position. #T3#
Vieira is looking to sweep but instead, Vellitis has passed into half guard.
Vellitis wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vellitis trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira is pressing down on Vellitis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vellitis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (0) vs (5) Vellitis
Vieira is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Vellitis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vellitis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vieira's legs.
Vellitis taking a breather here.
Vieira wants to control but Vellitis postures up.
Vellitis is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vieira's shoulder. That is not cool. #T5#
Vellitis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vellitis is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira trying to remain calm as Vellitis controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Vellitis has hold of Vieira's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Vieira tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vellitis cranks the arm and Vieira screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Vieira, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcus Vellitis!
An out of breath Marcus Vellitis 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:
SSG 278 Pushkin vs Bar
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Marcus Vellitis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arctium Zofewa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zofewa instigates a clinch.
Zofewa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vellitis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zofewa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vellitis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zofewa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vellitis after a bit of a struggle.
Marcus Vellitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arctium Zofewa.
Zofewa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vellitis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Vellitis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zofewa! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vellitis (4) vs (0) Zofewa
Zofewa tries to improve position but can't.
Zofewa keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zofewa gets back to half guard.
Zofewa is looking to improve his position.
Vellitis controlling the action here.
Zofewa gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Vellitis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zofewa wants to sweep here but Vellitis controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Zofewa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vellitis is aware though and is defending well.
Vellitis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vellitis is looking to advance position but Zofewa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vellitis (4) vs (4) Zofewa#T2#
Zofewa avoids the attempt from Vellitis to control.
Vellitis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vellitis 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: Vellitis (6) vs (4) Zofewa
Zofewa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zofewa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vellitis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Zofewa looking for a guillotine here but Vellitis defends easily.
Zofewa wants to improve his position but instead Vellitis has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Vellitis controlling the action here.
Vellitis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zofewa for as long as he can get away with.
Zofewa is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Vellitis is looking for a kimura but Zofewa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vellitis to get the leverage.
Zofewa is controlling Vellitis's trapped leg to prevent Vellitis from advancing to side control.
Vellitis sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Zofewa is looking for a sweep. Vellitis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zofewa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vellitis (9) vs (4) Zofewa
Vellitis controlling his opponent.
Vellitis wants to take his opponent's back but Zofewa doesn't allow it.
Zofewa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vellitis (12) vs (4) Zofewa#SUB#
Vellitis looking to break Zofewa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zofewa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vellitis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Zofewa can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Zofewa is trying to defend against the choke here but Vellitis has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Vellitis Tightens the hold and Zofewa taps out furiously! Vellitis displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Vellitis!
Marcus Vellitis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Marcus Vellitis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Chad Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Wellington has closed the distance and engaged Vellitis in a clinch.
#TD2#
Wellington lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vellitis (0) vs (2) Wellington
Vellitis has his hands clasped together around Wellington's back. He's all about the action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Vellitis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wellington pulls his head out easily.
Vellitis is looking for a sweep. Wellington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vellitis looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Vellitis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wellington prevents Vellitis from improving his position.
Vellitis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wellington is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Wellington is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vellitis is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Wellington! |
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Event:
SSG 263 Johnson vs Solo
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Marcus Vellitis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Eliss Grov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grov swats away the attempt to clinch by Vellitis.#CL2#
Vellitis tries to keep at a distance but Grov has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Vellitis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vellitis to the mat. Vellitis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vellitis (0) vs (2) Grov
Vellitis trying to keep a closed guard but Grov is proving a slippery customer.
Grov preventing the sweep.
Vellitis is trying to control the position but Grov postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vellitis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vellitis (2) vs (2) Grov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vellitis defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Grov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Vellitis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vellitis has managed to get both his arms back between Grov's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Vellitis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grov has control of Vellitis's left arm, preventing Vellitis from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Grov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vellitis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vellitis content to stall in guard here.
Vellitis is looking to pass into half guard but Grov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vellitis (2) vs (4) Grov#T2#
Grov passes Vellitis's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura but Vellitis is defending well.
Vellitis is trying to control but can't.
Grov prevents Vellitis from improving his position.
Vellitis won't allow Grov to pass to mount.
Grov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vellitis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Grov wants to work for an arm triangle but Vellitis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vellitis is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Grov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Vellitis is looking for a sweep. Grov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Grov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vellitis is just riding it out for now. Grov eventually gives up the hold.
Vellitis wants to control but Grov is keeping busy.
Vellitis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Vellitis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grov is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Grov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Grov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grov looking to sit in guard and control but Vellitis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vellitis (4) vs (4) Grov#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vellitis passes into half guard.
Grov tries to roll over but Vellitis keeps him under control.#SUB#
Vellitis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grov defends it well. #SUB2#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vellitis pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Grov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vellitis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Grov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vellitis has passed into half guard!
Vellitis trying to control the action but Grov is working from the bottom.
Grov gets full guard.
Grov trying to keep a closed guard but Vellitis is proving a slippery customer.
#T6##SUB2#
Grov has an active guard here but Vellitis has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Vellitis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vellitis passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vellitis (7) vs (4) Grov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grov struggling a bit here.
Grov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vellitis (7) vs (6) Grov
Vellitis trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Grov seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
Vellitis trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Grov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Grov is looking for a kimura here.
Grov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vellitis (7) vs (9) Grov#T8#
Vellitis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Grov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vellitis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Grov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vellitis defends it well.
Vellitis is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Grov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vellitis is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eliss Grov! |
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Event:
SSG 256 McCain vs Marden
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Vellitis!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Giljegiljaw moves into range and clinches up with Vellitis.
Vellitis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Giljegiljaw pulls guard.
Vellitis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (0) vs (3) Vellitis
Vellitis is staying tight to Giljegiljaw's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Vellitis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vellitis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Giljegiljaw will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giljegiljaw regains half guard.#T1#
Giljegiljaw wants to control but Vellitis passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (0) vs (6) Vellitis
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vellitis swings around for an armbar but Giljegiljaw sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vellitis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (6) Vellitis
Vellitis wants to control the position but Giljegiljaw says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but Vellitis defending well.
Vellitis gets full guard.
Giljegiljaw slips nicely into half guard.
Vellitis trying to hold on to Giljegiljaw's head to control him but Giljegiljaw postures up.
Giljegiljaw wants to take a breather but Vellitis is having none of it. #T2#
Vellitis is trying to maintain the position but Giljegiljaw is very close to passing his half guard.
Giljegiljaw trying to mount his opponent but Vellitis defends it.
Giljegiljaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vellitis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Giljegiljaw wants to pass to mount but Vellitis is defending the position. #SUB#
Giljegiljaw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vellitis sees it coming and defends easily.
Giljegiljaw is looking to advance position but Vellitis won't allow it. #T3#
Vellitis is not content to let Giljegiljaw control the position.
Vellitis is looking for a sweep. Giljegiljaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but Vellitis defending well.
Giljegiljaw trying to control from Vellitis's half guard. Vellitis has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Vellitis controls Giljegiljaw momentarily but Giljegiljaw frees himself.
Vellitis keeping moving, preventing Giljegiljaw from controlling successfully.
Giljegiljaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vellitis is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Vellitis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Giljegiljaw is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Vellitis wants to sweep here but Giljegiljaw controlling him for the moment.
Vellitis is controlling Giljegiljaw's posture.#SUB2#
Giljegiljaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vellitis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Giljegiljaw has managed to get both his arms back between Vellitis's legs - danger averted.
Giljegiljaw wants to control from the top but Vellitis keeps moving.
Giljegiljaw wants to pass the guard but Vellitis is keeping the position.#T6##SUB2#
Vellitis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vellitis keeping moving, preventing Giljegiljaw from controlling successfully.
Vellitis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Giljegiljaw forces his way into half guard.
Giljegiljaw prevents Vellitis from improving his position.#T7#
Giljegiljaw wants to pass to mount but Vellitis is defending the position.
Vellitis tries to get to full guard but Giljegiljaw has control of the leg.
Vellitis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vellitis wants to sweep here but Giljegiljaw controlling him for the moment.
Giljegiljaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vellitis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Vellitis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Vellitis looking for a guillotine here but Giljegiljaw defends easily.
Giljegiljaw controls from within his opponent's guard.
Giljegiljaw preventing the sweep. #T9#
Giljegiljaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Vellitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giljegiljaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Giljegiljaw sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vellitis's guard.
Vellitis is looking for a sweep. Giljegiljaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vellitis trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Vellitis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Giljegiljaw is thwarting Vellitis's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Well, if Giljegiljaw 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.
Giljegiljaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vellitis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Giljegiljaw looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vellitis gets back to full guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Vellitis is looking for a triangle but Giljegiljaw pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Vellitis is looking for a triangle but Giljegiljaw pushes his legs off easily.
Vellitis is trying to keep Giljegiljaw in close.
#T12##SUB2#
Vellitis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Giljegiljaw has passed into half guard!
Giljegiljaw wants to take a breather but Vellitis is having none of it. #SUB#
Giljegiljaw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the action but Vellitis is working from the bottom.
Vellitis is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Giljegiljaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vellitis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Giljegiljaw works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (5) vs (6) Vellitis
Vellitis is trying to escape the mount but Giljegiljaw keeps good control and instead manages to take Vellitis's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Giljegiljaw (8) vs (6) Vellitis
Vellitis wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Vellitis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Giljegiljaw gets his way!
Giljegiljaw keeps control of the position as Vellitis tries to break free.
#T14##SUB#
Giljegiljaw 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, Vellitis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Giljegiljaw is looking to control Vellitis but Vellitis is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vellitis wants to control his opponent's hands but Giljegiljaw gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giljegiljaw takes the fight on points by 8 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 248 Ozymandias vs Banner
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Vellitis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jordy Juggernaut!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Vellitis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vellitis (2) vs (0) Juggernaut#SUB2#
Juggernaut looking for submissions off his back.
Juggernaut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Juggernaut is defending against the submission attempts here by Vellitis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juggernaut trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Juggernaut tries to get to full guard but Vellitis has control of the leg.
Juggernaut wants to control the action here but instead Vellitis manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vellitis (5) vs (0) Juggernaut
Juggernaut gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Juggernaut looking for submissions off his back.
Juggernaut is trying is best to control the position here.
Well, if Vellitis 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.
Vellitis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vellitis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juggernaut for as long as he can get away with.#T2##SUB#
Vellitis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Juggernaut sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Vellitis is trying to work for a kimura but Juggernaut is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Juggernaut is trying to control but Vellitis manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vellitis (8) vs (0) Juggernaut
Vellitis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vellitis trying to control but Juggernaut is having none of it.
Juggernaut tries to lock up and control but Vellitis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juggernaut slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vellitis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vellitis is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Vellitis wants to control but Juggernaut is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Juggernaut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vellitis pulls his head out easily.
Vellitis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Juggernaut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vellitis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Juggernaut! Score +3 for passing guard: Vellitis (11) vs (0) Juggernaut
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juggernaut can't escape the position.
#T5#
Juggernaut is squirming around, avoiding Vellitis's attempts to control the action.
Vellitis controlling the position easily from mount.
Juggernaut tries to reverse the position but Vellitis maintains control.
Vellitis moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Vellitis (14) vs (0) Juggernaut
You can see the frustration on Juggernaut's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Vellitis working for the choke. #T6#
Vellitis has good solid back control here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vellitis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vellitis is really struggling to control Juggernaut but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Juggernaut defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vellitis's arms. #SUB#
Juggernaut preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vellitis.
Juggernaut trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T7#
Vellitis struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vellitis tightening his grip on Juggernaut, looking for the choke.
Juggernaut wants to escape the position.
Juggernaut is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Juggernaut is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Vellitis looking to break Juggernaut's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Juggernaut remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vellitis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Juggernaut is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vellitis gets his way!
Vellitis is hanging on to Juggernaut's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
Juggernaut trying to control the hands but Vellitis won't let him.
Juggernaut staying busy and making it hard for Vellitis to control.
Juggernaut is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Juggernaut trying to control the hands but Vellitis won't let him.
Juggernaut tries to roll but Vellitis sticks to his back.
#T9#
Vellitis gets his hands free as Juggernaut looks to control. #SUB#
Vellitis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Juggernaut has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Juggernaut preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vellitis.
Vellitis gets his hands free as Juggernaut looks to control.
Vellitis trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Vellitis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Juggernaut is defending well though. Vellitis let's go of the attempt for now.
Juggernaut turns into Vellitis and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vellitis (14) vs (2) Juggernaut#T10#
Juggernaut sitting in guard here, content to control.
Juggernaut trying to control the position from guard on top but Vellitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vellitis wants to sweep here but Juggernaut controlling him for the moment.
Juggernaut's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vellitis controlling Juggernaut's posture. #SUB#
Vellitis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
Vellitis controlling the position.
Juggernaut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juggernaut stopping the sweep attempt from Vellitis.
Juggernaut slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Vellitis (14) vs (5) Juggernaut#SUB2#
Juggernaut tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Juggernaut has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Juggernaut trying to control the position but Vellitis is working away. #T12#
Vellitis trying to remain calm as Juggernaut controls from the top position.
Juggernaut wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vellitis keeps working.
Vellitis is trying to control Juggernaut's posture but Juggernaut avoids it.
Vellitis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Juggernaut is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T13#
Juggernaut is trying to control. Vellitis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Juggernaut looks winded!
Juggernaut is looking to pass Vellitis's guard but actually Vellitis recovers to full guard.
Vellitis pulls Juggernaut in close to prevent any damage.
Juggernaut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vellitis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14##SUB#
Juggernaut content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Vellitis has locked up a guillotine! Vellitis's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Juggernaut is holding on here and Vellitis must be using up a lot of energy. Juggernaut has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Vellitis gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcus Vellitis!
Our winner, Marcus Vellitis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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