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Event:
SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 14, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Charles Carvalho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Desmodium Denari!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Carvalho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carvalho moves in looking to clinch but Denari pushes him off.#TD2#
Denari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carvalho's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carvalho (0) vs (2) Denari
Denari looking to pass the guard.
Carvalho trying to control the position here.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denari is still trying to improve position.
Denari advances to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Denari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Denari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carvalho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denari.
Denari works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (0) vs (5) Denari
Denari is staying tight to Carvalho's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2##SUB2#
Denari is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well.
Denari tries to move to mount but Carvalho blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Denari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carvalho has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Denari is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well. #SUB2#
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB2#
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carvalho stops Denari from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Denari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carvalho, who protects the arm well.
Denari tries to move to mount but Carvalho blocks the move with his legs. #T4##SUB2#
Denari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Denari tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Denari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carvalho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5##SUB2#
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Denari trying to control the position but Carvalho is working away. #SUB2#
Denari goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Carvalho rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Denari's guard! Nice work there by Carvalho! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (2) vs (5) Denari#SUB2#
Denari has his foot on Carvalho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carvalho works his way back into a safe position though.#T6#
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Denari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carvalho manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (2) vs (7) Denari
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Denari trying to move into half guard but instead Carvalho has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (4) vs (7) Denari
Denari is pulling down on Carvalho's head to control his posture.
Denari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carvalho is one step ahead there.
Denari keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Denari is looking for a triangle here but Carvalho uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (7) vs (7) Denari#T7#
Denari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carvalho off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carvalho (7) vs (11) Denari#SUB2#
Denari patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Denari is looking for a choke. Carvalho gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Carvalho manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (9) vs (11) Denari
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carvalho won't allow Denari to sweep him here.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Denari is retaining full guard.
Denari wants to hit a sweep here but Carvalho passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Denari there! Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (12) vs (11) Denari#T8##SUB#
Carvalho goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Denari turns into him and now he's in Carvalho's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (12) vs (13) Denari
Denari passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (12) vs (16) Denari
Carvalho gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Carvalho (12) vs (18) Denari#SUB2#
Denari looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Denari controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Carvalho has given up his back here. Will Denari look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Carvalho (12) vs (21) Denari#SUB2#
Denari has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Denari working for a choke but Carvalho is defending well. #SUB2#
Denari working for the choke. #SUB2#
Denari looking to break Carvalho's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Carvalho remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Denari will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T10##SUB2#
Denari is persistently looking for the submission but Carvalho is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Carvalho showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Denari is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Carvalho is defending well though. Denari let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Denari is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T11##SUB2#
Carvalho is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Denari has got one arm under Carvalho's chin. This could be trouble... Carvalho trying to control the other hand but Denari gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Carvalho has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Desmodium Denari!
A very excited looking Desmodium Denari made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Charles Carvalho spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back stronger. Better. Serei um campeão!'. |
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Event:
SSG 286 Bar vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 31, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Alex Pereira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Desmodium Denari!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Pereira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pereira (0) vs (2) Denari
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pereira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Denari is aware though and is defending well.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Denari from controlling successfully.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Pereira is keeping the position.#SUB#
Pereira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Denari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Denari drops back looking for a leg! Pereira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pereira manages to kick Denari off! Denari jumps back into Pereira's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denari is looking to advance position but Pereira has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pereira (4) vs (2) Denari#SUB#
Denari defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pereira. #T1##SUB#
Pereira working for a submission but Denari is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Denari defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pereira.
Pereira trying to control but Denari is having none of it.
Pereira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Denari is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Denari manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pereira passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (7) vs (2) Denari
Denari can't escape the position.
Pereira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Pereira looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Denari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pereira fails to take his opponent's back.
Pereira controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Pereira wants to finish this one by submission but Denari is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pereira. #SUB#
Pereira working for a submission but Denari is keeping him at bay.
Denari tries to reverse the position but Pereira maintains control.#SUB#
Pereira has control of Denari's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Denari regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Denari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Pereira trying to control but Denari is having none of it. #SUB#
Pereira with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Denari tries to improve his position but instead Pereira has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pereira (10) vs (2) Denari
Denari can't escape the position.
Denari turns into Pereira and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (10) vs (4) Denari
Pereira working a defensive guard here.
Denari trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Pereira has his foot on Denari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Denari works his way back into a safe position though.
Pereira controls Denari momentarily but Denari frees himself. #SUB#
Pereira is looking for a triangle but Denari pushes his legs off easily.
Pereira is trying to keep Denari in close.
Pereira wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pereira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Denari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Pereira has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Denari should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pereira has tightened it up now! Denari should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Pereira! |
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Event:
SSG 276 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Desmodium Denari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Denari keeps it at a distance.
Denari half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Ribeiro clinches with his opponent.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Denari turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ribeiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Denari has clasped his hands together around Ribeiro's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Denari (4) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Denari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ribeiro, who protects the arm well.
Ribeiro is letting Denari control him for a moment. #SUB#
Denari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ribeiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denari trying to control the position but Ribeiro is working away. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Denari's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ribeiro is trying to maintain the position but Denari is very close to passing his half guard.
Denari trying to mount his opponent but Ribeiro defends it.
Ribeiro gets back to full guard.
Denari looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Denari forces his way into half guard.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Denari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Denari postures up.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro controls Denari momentarily but Denari frees himself.
Denari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Denari from controlling successfully.
Denari is looking to advance position but Ribeiro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Denari (4) vs (4) Ribeiro#T3#
Denari is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ribeiro tries to control but Denari wriggling away.
Denari wants to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Denari really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ribeiro tries to control but Denari wriggling away.
Denari is trying to reverse the position but instead Ribeiro has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Denari (4) vs (7) Ribeiro
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ribeiro is looking to control Denari but Denari is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ribeiro keeps control of the position as Denari tries to break free.
#T4#
Ribeiro controlling the position well here. Denari rolled but Ribeiro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Denari rolls, trying to escape but Ribeiro keeps control of the position.
Denari breaks Ribeiro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (6) vs (7) Ribeiro
Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Denari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (6) vs (9) Ribeiro#SUB#
Denari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ribeiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (6) vs (12) Ribeiro#T5#
Ribeiro trying to control the position but Denari is working away.
Denari gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Ribeiro moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Denari. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (6) vs (15) Ribeiro
Denari is trying to get back to half guard.
Denari gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Denari (6) vs (17) Ribeiro
Ribeiro moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Denari (6) vs (20) Ribeiro
Ribeiro tries to get the hooks in deep but Denari pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Denari defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T6#
Denari can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Ribeiro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Denari is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro working for the choke.
Denari trying to control the position but Ribeiro manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Denari do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Denari tries to escape but Ribeiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Denari trying to control the action but Ribeiro just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Denari right now.
#T7##SUB2#
Ribeiro is working for a rear naked choke. Denari is not defending it well and Ribeiro has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Denari refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Denari's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Ribeiro!
Our winner, Rafael Ribeiro, 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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