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Event:
SSG 296 Feet vs McCain
Date: Apr 28, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Alec Lynch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Reese Madden!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Madden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lynch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynch (0) vs (2) Madden
Lynch wants to sweep here but Madden controlling him for the moment.
Madden 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.
Madden looking to pass the guard.
Madden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Madden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lynch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Madden advances to half guard.
Lynch wants to improve his position but Madden is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Madden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Madden is thwarting Lynch's attempts to control the position.
Lynch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Madden is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Madden wants to pass to mount but Lynch is defending the position. #SUB2#
Madden seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Lynch has recovered full guard.
Lynch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madden is one step ahead there.
Madden postures up.
#SUB#
Lynch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Madden defends it easily.
Madden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynch (0) vs (5) Madden#T3#
Lynch is looking to reverse the position.
Madden controlling the position.
Lynch is trying to improve his position.
Madden is staying tight to Lynch's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Lynch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lynch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Madden staying calm.
Lynch is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Madden taking a breather here.
Lynch sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Madden wants to free his trapped foot but Lynch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Madden not doing much here.
#T5#
Let's hope that Madden 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.
Lynch trying to control from the bottom.
Lynch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lynch.
Madden controlling from the top position.
Lynch trying to control the position.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. #T6#
Lynch wants to control but Madden passes easily into half guard.
Lynch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Madden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Madden's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lynch (4) vs (5) Madden#SUB#
Lynch working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lynch controlling well, preventing Madden from escaping the position.
Lynch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lynch struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lynch doesn't have the hooks in and Madden manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynch (4) vs (7) Madden
Lynch wants to sweep but no luck.
Madden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lynch's guard.
Madden is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Madden wants to pass the guard but Lynch is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Madden in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Madden 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.
Madden trying to mount his opponent but Lynch defends it. #T8#
Lynch tries to roll over but Madden keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Madden in particular looking to stall.
Lynch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lynch is trying to keep Madden in close.
Madden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now.
Lynch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynch 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.#T9#
Madden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Madden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Madden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lynch has Madden pulled in close to control his posture.
Lynch trying to keep a closed guard but Madden is proving a slippery customer.
Madden wants to pass the guard but Lynch is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lynch is looking for a triangle but Madden pushes his legs off easily.
Madden passes Lynch's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Lynch is trying to control but can't.
Madden slows the pace down in half guard.
Madden wants to pass to mount but Lynch is defending the position. #SUB2#
Madden wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lynch is looking to control Madden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lynch avoid being mounted?
Lynch is trying to control but Madden manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lynch (4) vs (10) Madden
Madden content just to control the position here. #T11#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Madden.
Madden trying to control but Lynch is having none of it.
Madden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lynch is looking to get to half guard.
Madden content just to control the position here. #T12#
Lynch tries to hold on but Madden pushes him away.
Lynch is trying to escape the mount.
Lynch tries to lock up and control but Madden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lynch is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Madden has hold of Lynch's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lynch manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lynch tries to hold on but Madden pushes him away. #T13#
Madden fails to advance to Lynch's back.
Lynch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynch wants to hold on but Madden pushes him away.
Madden controlling his opponent.
Madden wants to control the pace but Lynch is squirming around nicely.
Madden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Lynch working to try and regain half guard.
Madden controlling from mount.
Lynch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Madden controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch wants to control but Madden is having none of it.
Madden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Madden wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 289 Octavio vs Maximus
Date: Apr 07, 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 0 wins and 1 losses; Maimonedes Aharon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Alec Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Aharon has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Lynch gets control of Aharon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lynch will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lynch looking for a guillotine here but Aharon defends easily.
Aharon controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aharon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lynch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aharon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Lynch trying to control the position.
Aharon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lynch holds on and takes a little breather.
Aharon wants to pass the guard but Lynch is keeping the position.
Aharon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Aharon wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Lynch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aharon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aharon trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Aharon wants to pass the guard but Lynch is keeping the position.
Lynch is adopting a defensive guard.
Aharon trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aharon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lynch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aharon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aharon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Aharon trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Aharon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now.
Aharon is working hard here to advance position.
Lynch is pulling down on Aharon's head. It's preventing any offense from Aharon, at least for the moment.
Aharon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aharon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (0) vs (2) Lynch
Lynch is looking to pass into half guard but Aharon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aharon is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (2) vs (2) Lynch#T5#
Aharon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aharon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aharon (5) vs (2) Lynch
Lynch sneaks back into half guard.
Lynch manages to get to full guard.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Aharon from controlling successfully.
Aharon being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Lynch is trying to control the position but Aharon postures up.
Aharon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Lynch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aharon defends it easily.
Lynch looking to control.
Lynch 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.
Aharon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T7#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch pulls Aharon in to control the position.
Aharon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now.
Aharon wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Lynch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (5) vs (4) Lynch
Aharon trying to hold on to Lynch's head to control him but Lynch postures up.
#T8#
Lynch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've been informed that Lynch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aharon trying to get back to full guard but Lynch takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aharon (5) vs (7) Lynch
Aharon prevents Lynch from taking his back.
Aharon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aharon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lynch with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lynch is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Aharon is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Aharon (5) vs (10) Lynch
Lynch is looking to control Aharon but Aharon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Aharon trying to control the action but Lynch just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Aharon turns into Lynch and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (7) vs (10) Lynch
Aharon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aharon wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Lynch is controlling Aharon's posture.
Aharon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Aharon wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Lynch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aharon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (7) vs (12) Lynch
Aharon looking for a sweep. Not yet Aharon, not yet. #SUB#
Aharon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynch defends it easily.
Lynch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Lynch wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving.
Aharon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lynch wants to pass the guard but Aharon is keeping the position.
Lynch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aharon is not content to let Lynch control the position.
Lynch controlling the action here.#T13#
Aharon trying to hold on to Lynch's head to control him but Lynch postures up.
Aharon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lynch content to stall in guard here.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving. #T14#
Aharon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (9) vs (12) Lynch
Aharon trying to control from Lynch's half guard. Lynch has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Aharon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch seems keen to control Aharon's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aharon trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynch wins on points by 12 to 9. |
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Event:
SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Malachi Cantrell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Alec Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lynch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cantrell (0) vs (2) Lynch#SUB#
Cantrell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lynch postures up.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Cantrell keeps moving. #SUB#
Cantrell looking for a guillotine here but Lynch defends easily.
Cantrell trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cantrell (0) vs (5) Lynch#T1#
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Lynch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cantrell keeps working.
Cantrell looking for a sweep but Lynch has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cantrell (0) vs (7) Lynch
Lynch trying to control but Cantrell is having none of it.
Cantrell can't escape the position.
#T2#
Lynch forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Cantrell (0) vs (10) Lynch#SUB2#
Lynch 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, Cantrell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Cantrell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cantrell is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cantrell fending off the submission attempt from Lynch.
Lynch struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lynch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3##SUB2#
Lynch looking to break Cantrell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cantrell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lynch will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lynch keeps control of the position as Cantrell tries to break free.
Cantrell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lynch's guard. Nice work there by Cantrell.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (2) vs (10) Lynch
Lynch can't keep his opponent in guard - Cantrell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Lynch is defending against the submission attempts here by Cantrell.
Lynch tries to get to full guard but Cantrell has control of the leg. #T4#
Cantrell passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cantrell (5) vs (10) Lynch
Lynch is looking to get to half guard.
Cantrell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lynch is looking to escape.
Cantrell controlling from the full mount.
Lynch tries to hold on but Cantrell pushes him away. #T5#
Lynch is controlling an arm, preventing Cantrell from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Cantrell looking to secure an arm triangle but Lynch defends it well.
Lynch is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Cantrell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cantrell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lynch tries to hold on but Cantrell pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cantrell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lynch is surviving well by controlling Cantrell's body position as best he can.
Lynch is squirming around, avoiding Cantrell's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Lynch wants to hold on but Cantrell pushes him away.
Cantrell trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Cantrell has control of Lynch's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lynch regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Cantrell working for a guillotine from mount but Lynch is in no mood to give up.
Lynch is controlling an arm, preventing Cantrell from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T7#
Cantrell works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cantrell (8) vs (10) Lynch
Lynch manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cantrell's guard. Nice work there by Lynch.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (8) vs (12) Lynch
Cantrell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynch trying to control but Cantrell is working from the bottom.
Lynch is fighting to break Cantrell's control of his arms but Cantrell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lynch stays in close to Cantrell's body and controls the position. #T8#
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cantrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cantrell trying to control the position.
Lynch trying to control but Cantrell is working from the bottom.
Cantrell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynch is looking to advance position but Cantrell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cantrell (12) vs (12) Lynch
Lynch is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Cantrell can't control as he wanted to and Lynch manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cantrell trying to mount his opponent but Lynch defends it.
Cantrell is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lynch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cantrell pulls his head out easily.
Lynch is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Cantrell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lynch manages to get to full guard.
Lynch is trying to keep Cantrell in close.
Cantrell trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch looking to control.
#T11#
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet. #SUB2#
Lynch throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cantrell escapes and throws Lynch's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cantrell (15) vs (12) Lynch
Lynch is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Cantrell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lynch, who protects the arm well.
Lynch stops Cantrell from passing to mount. #T12#
Lynch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cantrell is working for a submission of some sort.
Cantrell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lynch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Lynch keeping control of the position.
Lynch wants to improve his position but Cantrell is controlling well.
Lynch gets back to full guard.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Cantrell from controlling successfully.
Cantrell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lynch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Lynch has his hands on Cantrell's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Cantrell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lynch holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Cantrell from controlling successfully.
Lynch is pulling down on Cantrell's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cantrell takes the fight on points by 15 to 12. |
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Event:
SSG 279 Hunt vs Vilmat
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Alec Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lynch tries to sprawl but Ivanovic drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Lynch
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivanovic slows the pace down in half guard.
Ivanovic wants to free his trapped foot but Lynch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lynch trying to control but Ivanovic postures up.
Lynch gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lynch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivanovic trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet.
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ivanovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lynch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (2) Lynch
Lynch trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Ivanovic is controlling Lynch's posture.
Ivanovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynch is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ivanovic is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (2) Lynch#T2#
Lynch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Ivanovic tries to pass.
Ivanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Lynch is controlling Ivanovic's posture.
Ivanovic stopping the sweep attempt from Lynch.
Lynch pulls Ivanovic in close to his closed guard and prevents Ivanovic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Ivanovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ivanovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynch is retaining full guard.
Lynch is trying to keep Ivanovic in close.
Ivanovic trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch is pulling down on Ivanovic's head to control his posture.
Ivanovic passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (7) vs (2) Lynch
Ivanovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynch keeps working.
Lynch struggling a bit here.#T4#
Ivanovic trying to control the action but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ivanovic's best efforts.
Ivanovic passes into side control, despite Lynch's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (10) vs (2) Lynch
Lynch seems a little lost for a moment, as Ivanovic dominates the positioning.
Lynch is looking for a sweep.
Ivanovic trying to control the action but Lynch is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Ivanovic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ivanovic prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lynch is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Lynch keeps trying to improve his position.
Lynch seems a little lost for a moment, as Ivanovic dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Ivanovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lynch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ivanovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Lynch is defending well.
Lynch regains half guard.
Ivanovic trying to mount his opponent but Lynch defends it.
Ivanovic is keen to just control but Lynch is a slippery customer.
We've been informed that Lynch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6#
Ivanovic is pressing down on Lynch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lynch is holding on for now.
Lynch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lynch.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Ivanovic tries to pass.
Lynch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ivanovic trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Ivanovic pushing down on Lynch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ivanovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (13) vs (2) Lynch
Lynch can't escape the position.
#T7#
Ivanovic wants to take Lynch's back here but Lynch is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ivanovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lynch is looking to escape.
Lynch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ivanovic fails to take his opponent's back.
Lynch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ivanovic is trying to control. Lynch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lynch manages to get to full guard.
Ivanovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivanovic stopping the sweep attempt from Lynch.#T8#
Ivanovic postures up.
Lynch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (13) vs (4) Lynch
Lynch moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (13) vs (7) Lynch
Ivanovic tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Lynch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ivanovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ivanovic tries to improve position but can't.
Ivanovic is working hard here to advance position.
Lynch advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ivanovic (13) vs (9) Lynch#T9#
Lynch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lynch manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ivanovic to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ivanovic (13) vs (12) Lynch
Ivanovic tries to roll but Lynch sticks to his back.
Lynch doesn't have the hooks in and Ivanovic manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (15) vs (12) Lynch
Ivanovic postures up.
Lynch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ivanovic's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (15) vs (14) Lynch
Ivanovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ivanovic 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.#T10#
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch preventing the sweep.
Lynch advances to half guard.
Ivanovic is looking to improve his position.
Lynch is looking to advance position but Ivanovic won't allow it.
Ivanovic is in trouble now - Lynch has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (15) vs (17) Lynch
Lynch prevents Ivanovic from getting the reversal.#T11#
Lynch wants to take his opponent's back but Ivanovic doesn't allow it.
Ivanovic is squirming around, avoiding Lynch's attempts to control the action.
Ivanovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Lynch wants to finish this one by submission but Ivanovic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lynch.
Lynch trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Ivanovic working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Lynch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ivanovic has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lynch wants to control the pace but Ivanovic is squirming around nicely.
Ivanovic manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T13#
Lynch trying to control the action but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Ivanovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ivanovic trying to keep a closed guard but Lynch is proving a slippery customer.
Ivanovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Ivanovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Ivanovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivanovic, not yet. #SUB#
Ivanovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lynch forces his way into half guard.
Lynch is keen to just control but Ivanovic is a slippery customer.
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Lynch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ivanovic looking for subs from the bottom but Lynch mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (15) vs (20) Lynch
Ivanovic is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Lynch is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ivanovic is surviving well by controlling Lynch's body position as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanovic is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynch wins on points by 20 to 15. |
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Event:
SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 03, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Alec Lynch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Alex Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lynch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pereira defends well and Lynch ends up having to push Pereira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lynch tries to pull guard but Pereira holds him up against the cage and eventually Lynch drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Pereira has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lynch clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lynch (0) vs (4) Pereira
Lynch tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Pereira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lynch can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lynch showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Pereira working for a choke but Lynch is defending well. #T1#
Lynch tries to roll but Pereira sticks to his back.
Lynch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Pereira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lynch is in bad spot here.
Lynch breaks Pereira's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynch (2) vs (4) Pereira#SUB2#
Pereira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lynch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Pereira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynch defends it easily.#T2#
Pereira pulls Lynch in to control the position.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pereira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pereira trying to get back to full guard but Lynch takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynch (5) vs (4) Pereira
Pereira wants to hold on but Lynch pushes him away.#T3#
Lynch prevents Pereira from getting the reversal.
Lynch avoids the attempt from Pereira to control.
Pereira can't escape the position.
Lynch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pereira is looking to escape.
Lynch pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pereira wants to hold on but Lynch pushes him away.
Lynch fails to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Pereira tries to hold on but Lynch postures up.#SUB#
Lynch is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pereira to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pereira shrugs it off. #SUB#
Lynch swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pereira is now in Lynch's guard. A big mistake from Lynch there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynch (5) vs (6) Pereira
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lynch is looking for a triangle but Pereira pushes his legs off easily.
#T5#
Lynch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lynch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pereira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pereira drops back looking for a leg! Lynch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lynch manages to kick Pereira off! Pereira jumps back into Lynch's guard.
Pereira tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynch is retaining full guard. #T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lynch is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynch (7) vs (6) Pereira
Lynch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynch (10) vs (6) Pereira
Pereira is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lynch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pereira is just riding it out for now. Lynch eventually gives up the hold.
Lynch wants to free his trapped foot but Pereira is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Pereira is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lynch is tapping! Great win for Pereira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Pereira! |
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Event:
SSG 270 Hunt vs Takeshi
Date: Feb 18, 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 4 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Alec Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Lynch has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ribeiro is trying to keep an underhook but Lynch manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Lynch
Ribeiro is in trouble now - Lynch has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (5) Lynch
Ribeiro regains half guard.
Ribeiro wants to control but Lynch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ribeiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ribeiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ribeiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lynch manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (5) Lynch
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lynch's guard.
Ribeiro stalling. #T1#
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribeiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but Lynch defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lynch wants to improve his position but Ribeiro is controlling well.
Ribeiro controlling the pace. #T2#
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribeiro slows the pace down in half guard.
Ribeiro is thwarting Lynch's attempts to control the position.
Ribeiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ribeiro is keen to just control but Lynch is a slippery customer.
Ribeiro prevents Lynch from improving his position.
Lynch trying to hold on to Ribeiro's head to control him but Ribeiro postures up.
#T3#
Ribeiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lynch wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy.
Lynch gets full guard.
Lynch managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Lynch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Ribeiro 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.
Lynch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ribeiro passes Lynch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ribeiro passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (5) vs (5) Lynch
Lynch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribeiro trying to control the position but Lynch is working away.
Lynch prevents Ribeiro from improving position. #T5#
Lynch is looking to reverse the position.
Lynch trying to remain calm as Ribeiro controls from the top position.
Lynch is looking for a sweep.
Ribeiro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lynch will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ribeiro moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribeiro (7) vs (5) Lynch
Ribeiro avoids the attempt from Lynch to control.#T6#
Ribeiro works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ribeiro (10) vs (5) Lynch
Lynch staying busy and making it hard for Ribeiro to control.
Ribeiro is hanging on to Lynch's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Ribeiro looking for the choke but no joy.
Ribeiro has the hooks in. Lynch is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lynch is still trying to improve position.
Lynch just trying to survive but Ribeiro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T7#
Lynch can't escape the position.
Ribeiro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lynch.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ribeiro is persistently looking for the submission but Lynch is defending it well.
#SUB#
Ribeiro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lynch is defending well though. Ribeiro let's go of the attempt for now.
Lynch is keeping busy.
#T8#
Ribeiro is hanging on to Lynch's back as he tries to escape.
Ribeiro struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ribeiro avoiding Lynch 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Lynch right now.
#T9#
Ribeiro gets his hands free as Lynch looks to control.
Ribeiro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ribeiro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lynch trying to control the action but Ribeiro just sinks the hooks in.
Ribeiro is looking to control Lynch but Lynch is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lynch breaks Ribeiro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (10) vs (7) Lynch
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Lynch wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Lynch is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynch defends it easily.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Lynch preventing the sweep.
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard but Lynch passes into half guard.
Ribeiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lynch is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Lynch seems to be working for a kimura but Ribeiro defends the submission attempt.
Ribeiro is controlling Lynch's trapped leg to prevent Lynch from advancing to side control.#T12#
Ribeiro is looking to control Lynch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Lynch seems to be looking for submissions.
Ribeiro gets full guard.
Lynch trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Lynch tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lynch sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lynch passes Ribeiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lynch is working away from the top position though.
Lynch trying to control from half guard but Ribeiro is working away. #T14#
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro is staying active underneath Lynch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch moves into full mount! Ribeiro won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (10) vs (10) Lynch
Ribeiro working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ribeiro gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ribeiro takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Ribeiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 267 Doe vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 11, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Liam Blevins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alec Lynch!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lynch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blevins napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blevins (0) vs (4) Lynch
Blevins tries to improve position but can't.
Lynch is looking to take a break and control but Blevins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blevins wants to control but Lynch postures up.
Blevins is looking for a sweep.
Blevins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lynch off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blevins (4) vs (4) Lynch
Lynch rolls, trying to escape but Blevins keeps control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1#
Blevins avoids the attempt from Lynch to control.
Blevins controlling the pace for now.
Blevins fails to advance to Lynch's back.
Lynch is desperately trying to improve his position but Blevins has a good base and remains in mount.
Lynch 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: Blevins (4) vs (6) Lynch
Blevins is trying to keep Lynch in close.
#SUB#
Blevins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Blevins looking to control.
Lynch is fighting to break Blevins's control of his arms but Blevins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lynch postures up.
Blevins 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.
Lynch passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Blevins (4) vs (9) Lynch#SUB2#
Lynch is trying to get an arm triangle but Blevins is defending well.
Lynch working away.#T3#
Blevins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lynch prevents Blevins from improving his position.
We've been informed that Lynch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lynch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blevins keeps working.
Lynch wants to free his trapped foot but Blevins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lynch passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blevins (4) vs (12) Lynch#T4#
Blevins is looking for a sweep.
Lynch working away.
Lynch tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lynch gets to mount! Blevins was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blevins (4) vs (14) Lynch#T5##SUB2#
Lynch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blevins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Blevins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Blevins looking for submissions off his back.
Lynch trying to control from half guard but Blevins is working away. #T6#
Blevins is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lynch wants to work for an arm triangle but Blevins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blevins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Lynch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blevins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blevins trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blevins manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lynch drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blevins dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blevins (6) vs (14) Lynch#T7##SUB#
Blevins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blevins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lynch controls Blevins momentarily but Blevins frees himself.
Blevins wants to pass the guard but Lynch is keeping the position.
Blevins pushes down on Lynch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blevins prevents Lynch from improving his position.
Blevins is thwarting Lynch's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynch 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.
Lynch is pressing down on Blevins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blevins trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Blevins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lynch wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Blevins is pushing down on Lynch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lynch is fighting to maintain full guard but Blevins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lynch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blevins postures up.
Blevins trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch is trying to control the position but Blevins postures up.
Blevins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lynch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blevins passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blevins (9) vs (14) Lynch#T10#
Lynch is not content to let Blevins control the position.
Lynch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blevins's best efforts.
Lynch is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Blevins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lynch defends it well.
Lynch wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Lynch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blevins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now.
Lynch trying to control the position.
Lynch wants to control the position but Blevins says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Lynch actively working from the bottom here.
Lynch controlling the position for now.#T12#
Lynch gets full guard.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Blevins tries to pass.
Lynch 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.
Blevins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blevins trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blevins (9) vs (16) Lynch#T13#
Blevins trying to control but Lynch postures up.
#SUB2#
Lynch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blevins has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Lynch is looking for a kimura but Blevins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynch to get the leverage.
Blevins is trying to get back to full guard.
Blevins is pressing down on Lynch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blevins looking to control.
#T14#
Lynch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blevins keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
Lynch sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Blevins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynch defends it easily.
Lynch tries to free his leg and advance position but Blevins is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blevins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynch is one step ahead there.
Blevins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 259 Chai vs Maximus
Date: Jan 28, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alec Lynch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Evan Law!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lynch shoots in looking for a takedown but Law manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lynch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Law wants to counter with a clinch but Lynch pushes him away.#TD2#
Law shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lynch's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynch (0) vs (2) Law
Lynch tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lynch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Law gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Law wants to pass the guard but Lynch is keeping the position.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch is pulling down on Law's head. It's preventing any offense from Law, at least for the moment.
Lynch is trying to keep Law in close.
#T1#
Lynch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Law is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lynch wants to sweep here but Law controlling him for the moment.
Lynch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynch (2) vs (2) Law#SUB#
Lynch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Law is just riding it out for now. Lynch eventually gives up the hold.
Law is staying active underneath Lynch, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Lynch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Law trying to control here.
Law is staying active underneath Lynch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lynch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Law knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lynch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Law tries to roll over but Lynch keeps him under control.
Law looks winded!#T3#
Lynch is trying to control the action in half guard but Law is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lynch moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynch (5) vs (2) Law
Lynch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Law keeps working.
Lynch tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Lynch thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Law regains half guard.
Lynch uses his free foot to push down on Law's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Law. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynch (8) vs (2) Law
Law is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lynch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB#
Lynch swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Law is now in Lynch's guard. A big mistake from Lynch there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynch (8) vs (4) Law#SUB#
Law got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Law has managed to get both his arms back between Lynch's legs - danger averted.
Lynch trying to control the position.
Lynch pulls Law in to control the position.
Law preventing the sweep. #T6##SUB#
Lynch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch wants to improve his position but instead Law has moved into half guard.
Lynch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lynch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lynch controls Law momentarily but Law frees himself.
Lynch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T7#
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch wants to control the position but Law says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Lynch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynch is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Lynch is working hard here to advance position.
Lynch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Law preventing the sweep.
Lynch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynch (10) vs (4) Law
Law trying to keep a closed guard but Lynch is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Lynch is looking to advance position but Law has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lynch (10) vs (8) Law
Lynch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Law trying to control the action but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Law might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lynch haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lynch trying to hold on to Law's head to control him but Law postures up.
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Lynch keeping control of the position.
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lynch manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11##SUB#
Lynch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Law can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lynch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
Lynch has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Law has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lynch (10) vs (11) Law
Law working away.#T12#
What's Lynch going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Lynch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lynch manages to get back to half guard.
Lynch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lynch looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Lynch is trying to keep Law in close.
Law is fighting to break Lynch's control of his arms but Lynch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lynch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Law avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T14#
Lynch looking to control.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lynch looking for a guillotine here but Law defends easily.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lynch is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynch (12) vs (11) Law
Lynch postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynch takes the fight on points by 12 to 11. |
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Event:
SSG 252 Kersikov vs McCain
Date: Jan 07, 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 4 wins and 3 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alec Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lynch tries for a takedown but Wellington circles away easily#TD#
and Wellington counters with a shoot takedown. Lynch fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wellington (2) vs (0) Lynch
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
Wellington postures up.
Wellington trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Wellington forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wellington wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wellington wants to pass the guard but Lynch is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Wellington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynch is just riding it out for now. Wellington eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Wellington seems to be working for a kimura but Lynch defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Wellington is looking for a kimura but Lynch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wellington to get the leverage. #SUB#
Wellington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lynch has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Wellington is thwarting Lynch's attempts to control the position.
Lynch is looking to improve his position.
Lynch trying to control but Wellington postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lynch is defending against the submission attempts here by Wellington.
Lynch won't allow Wellington to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Wellington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynch sees it coming and defends easily.
Wellington is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynch tries to roll over but Wellington keeps him under control.
Lynch keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Wellington seems to be working for a kimura but Lynch defends the submission attempt.
Lynch trying to hold on to Wellington's head to control him but Wellington postures up.
We've been informed that Lynch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Lynch is looking for a sweep. Wellington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynch trying to control here.
#SUB#
Lynch is defending against the submission attempts here by Wellington.
Lynch is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lynch is defending against the submission attempts here by Wellington.
#T5#
Lynch trying to control from the bottom.
Lynch is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Wellington is working for a kimura but Lynch is defending it quite comfortably.
Lynch is trying to get back to full guard.
Lynch is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Lynch is staying active underneath Wellington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lynch is looking for a sweep. Wellington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Wellington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lynch wants to improve his position but Wellington is controlling well.
Lynch is not content to let Wellington control the position.#T7#
Lynch wants to improve his position but Wellington is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Lynch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynch wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wellington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynch is just riding it out for now. Wellington eventually gives up the hold.
Wellington is looking to advance position but Lynch won't allow it. #T8#
Wellington is keen to just control but Lynch is a slippery customer.
Lynch is looking to improve his position.
Lynch is trying to maintain the position but Wellington is very close to passing his half guard.
Lynch tries to get to full guard but Wellington has control of the leg.
Lynch is trying to control but Wellington manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (5) vs (0) Lynch#T9#
Lynch working to try and regain half guard.
Wellington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Wellington is working for a guillotine from mount but Lynch frees his head quite easily.
Wellington controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Wellington trying to control but Lynch is having none of it.
Lynch tries to hold on but Wellington pushes him away.
Lynch is trying to reverse the position but instead Wellington has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Wellington (8) vs (0) Lynch
Lynch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Wellington working for the choke.
I really don't envy Lynch right now.
#T11#
Lynch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wellington trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lynch is trying to break free.
Wellington is not going to allow Lynch to sit and survive in this position.
Lynch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12##SUB#
Lynch showing good submission defense here.
Wellington avoiding Lynch 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Lynch showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Wellington is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lynch defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wellington controlling well, preventing Lynch from escaping the position.
#T13##SUB#
Lynch 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 Wellington gets his way!
#SUB#
Wellington tightening his grip on Lynch, looking for the choke.
Lynch trying to control the position but Wellington manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Wellington is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Lynch defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T14#
Lynch trying to control the hands but Wellington won't let him.
Lynch is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wellington takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lynch enables Harris to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lynch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lynch looking to control.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Lynch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lynch looking to control.
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.#SUB2#
Harris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lynch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Harris, into his guard. #REVR#
Harris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Lynch is adopting a defensive guard.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass. #SUB#
Lynch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Lynch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lynch postures up.
Lynch preventing the sweep.
Lynch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Harris controls Lynch momentarily but Lynch frees himself.
Lynch trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Lynch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynch is working hard here to advance position.
Harris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lynch's guard. #REVB#
Harris preventing the sweep.
Lynch working a defensive guard here.
Harris wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Harris preventing the sweep.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Harris manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lynch on his heels. He'll look to pass Lynch's guard now, I'm sure.
Lynch is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch wants to sweep but no luck.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Harris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Lynch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harris is trying to control the position but Lynch postures up.
Harris wants to control but Lynch passes easily into half guard.
Harris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harris trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Lynch is proving a slippery customer.
Lynch looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Lynch looking to sit in guard and control but Harris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lynch is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily.
Harris trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Harris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynch is retaining full guard. #T2#
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lynch holds on and takes a little breather.
Lynch looking to control.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lynch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lynch gets to mount! Harris was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Lynch avoids the attempt from Harris to control.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harris prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Harris is working to get back to half guard.
Harris bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet. #T4#
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lynch has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Lynch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lynch looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Lynch dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Lynch gets a takedown into half guard.
Harris preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Harris is pressing down on Lynch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Harris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harris 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.#T1#
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lynch wants to sweep but no luck.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harris pushes down on Lynch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lynch wants to control the action here but instead Harris manages to pass to full mount!
Harris wants to take Lynch's back but he can't do it this time.
Harris tries to control but Lynch wriggling away.
Lynch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Harris trying to control but Lynch is having none of it.
Lynch can't escape the position.
Chad Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Harris moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lynch has worked his arm free - good work by Lynch!
Harris working away.#T4#
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.
Lynch is not content to let Harris control the position.
Lynch can't do much from the bottom here.
Lynch tries to bench press Harris off him but Harris keeps the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Harris gets caught flat footed, as Lynch shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Harris.
Well Harris 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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