Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SSG 294 Hall vs Bar
Date: Apr 21, 2024

176 cm
22 yrs
220 lbs

189 cm
27 yrs
225 lbs

Hunt

Gerbandi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gerbandi as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Gerbandi gets caught flat footed, as Hunt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Gerbandi#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.
Gerbandi is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a triangle here but Hunt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Gerbandi#SUB#
Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gerbandi, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Gerbandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunt advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (7) vs (0) Gerbandi#T2#
Gerbandi is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Gerbandi tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Gerbandi is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Hunt mounts Gerbandi! Really nice guard pass there!
Hunt looking to control but Gerbandi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gerbandi tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gerbandi 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: Hunt (7) vs (2) Gerbandi
Hunt pulls Gerbandi in to control the position.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gerbandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Gerbandi defends easily. #T4##SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerbandi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T5#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hunt pulls Gerbandi in close to his closed guard and prevents Gerbandi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gerbandi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Gerbandi pushes down on Hunt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Gerbandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gerbandi is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Gerbandi prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Gerbandi wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy. #T7#
Hunt won't allow Gerbandi to pass to mount.
Gerbandi wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt is pressing down on Gerbandi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunt has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (9) vs (2) Gerbandi
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
Gerbandi is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
Gerbandi looking to control.
Gerbandi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Gerbandi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hunt doesn't defend quickly enough and Gerbandi has managed to lock this one up! Can Hunt escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gerbandi on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dani Gerbandi!
Our winner, Dani Gerbandi, 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.

Event: SSG 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024

190 cm
23 yrs
165 lbs

180 cm
28 yrs
180 lbs

Gomes

Gaul

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gomes shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaul tries to sprawl out of it but Gomes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gaul manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomes looks for a takedown but Gaul sprawls well.
Gaul with the counter takedown but Gomes avoids it easily.#CL2#
Gaul drives through and clinches with Gomes against the cage. #TD#
Gomes gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gaul actively working from the bottom here.
Gaul tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.#T1#
Gomes slows the pace down in half guard.
Gaul keeping hold of Gomes's head, controlling as best he can.
Gaul wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard but Gomes has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (0) Gaul#T2#
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gomes easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (7) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul can't escape the position.
Gaul tries to hold on but Gomes postures up.
Gaul wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (10) vs (0) Gaul
You can see the frustration on Gaul's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3#
Gomes controls the position.
Gaul tries to escape but Gomes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gaul is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gomes is hanging on to Gaul's back as he tries to escape.
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gaul just trying to survive but Gomes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Gaul's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gaul is holding onto Gomes's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Gomes is riding his opponent, not letting Gaul buck him off.
Gaul tries to roll but Gomes sticks to his back.
Gaul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gomes controls the action.
Gaul is keeping busy.
Gomes has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gaul's body. #T5#
Gaul tries to escape but Gomes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gaul trying to control the hands but Gomes breaks the grip.
Gomes doesn't have the hooks in and Gaul manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (10) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (12) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6##SUB2#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Gomes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gaul is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gaul is trying to keep Gomes in close.
Gaul is pulling down on Gomes's head to control his posture. #T7#
Gomes wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Gaul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gaul has Gomes pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Gaul looking to control.
Gomes trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gaul has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gomes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gaul.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (15) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul struggling a bit here.
Gomes trying to control the position but Gaul is working away.
Gaul is trying to escape the position but Gomes is controlling the position. #T9#
Gaul is looking to regain half guard here but Gomes keeps moving and retains side control.
Gaul tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gomes easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (17) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaul tries to hold on but Gomes postures up.
Gaul tries to reverse the position but Gomes maintains control.#T10#
Gaul is still trying to improve position.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaul tries to reverse the position but Gomes maintains control.
Gomes controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomes content just to control the position here.
Gaul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gomes fails to move to back control.
Gaul is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Gaul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gaul trying to hold on to Gomes's head to control him but Gomes postures up.
Gomes passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (20) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Gaul is looking to improve his position but Gomes isn't that keen on the idea.
Gomes controlling from the full mount.
Gaul working to try and regain half guard.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaul really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T14#
Gaul holds on to Gomes as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomes controlling the pace for now.
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes is stalling here but it's allowed Gaul to get half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
David Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 14, 2024

180 cm
28 yrs
180 lbs

180 cm
23 yrs
155 lbs

Gaul

Hunt

Event: SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 14, 2024

168 cm
20 yrs
154 lbs

189 cm
27 yrs
225 lbs

Miyao

Gerbandi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Paulo Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Miyao tries to clinch but Gerbandi moves out of range.
Gerbandi with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Miyao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miyao. #TD2#
Gerbandi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Miyao is trying to keep an underhook but Gerbandi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyao (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Miyao is looking to improve his position.
Gerbandi wants to free his trapped foot but Miyao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gerbandi is looking to pass Miyao's guard but actually Miyao recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gerbandi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miyao 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.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Gerbandi 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.
Miyao wants to improve his position but instead Gerbandi has moved into half guard.
Gerbandi is controlling the pace.
Gerbandi moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (0) vs (5) Gerbandi#T3#
Miyao is looking to regain half guard here but Gerbandi keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miyao being controlled for a moment.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Miyao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Miyao rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gerbandi's guard! Nice work there by Miyao!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (5) Gerbandi#T4#
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gerbandi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gerbandi is trying to keep Miyao in close.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.
Gerbandi is controlling Miyao's posture.#T5#
Gerbandi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gerbandi has his hands on Miyao's head, controlling the position.
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but instead Miyao has moved into half guard. #T6#
Gerbandi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Miyao prevents Gerbandi from improving his position.
Gerbandi is trying to maintain the position but Miyao is very close to passing his half guard.
Miyao is just content to waste time from the top position. Gerbandi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gerbandi is looking to sweep but instead, Miyao has passed into half guard. #T7#
Gerbandi wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy. #SUB#
Miyao is looking for a kimura here.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Miyao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T8#
Gerbandi trying to control from the bottom.
Miyao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gerbandi gets back to full guard.
Miyao postures up.
Gerbandi managing to control the position.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9##SUB2#
Gerbandi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miyao defends it easily.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
Miyao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Gerbandi sneaks back into half guard.
Miyao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gerbandi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gerbandi controlling the position well.
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Miyao keeps him under control.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
Miyao won't allow Gerbandi to sweep him here. #T11#
Gerbandi is controlling Miyao's posture.
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyao defends well.
Miyao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Gerbandi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyao's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (5) vs (7) Gerbandi
Miyao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Miyao looking for a guillotine here but Gerbandi defends easily.
Miyao can't keep his opponent in guard - Gerbandi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Miyao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyao regains full guard. Nicely done. #T13#
Gerbandi sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerbandi in particular looking to stall.
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Miyao is working away.
Gerbandi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyao wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T14#
Miyao wants to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Miyao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gerbandi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miyao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gerbandi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi is pressing down on Miyao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miyao is holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 7 to 5.
A victorious Dani Gerbandi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Siregar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hermanos on his heels. He'll look to pass Hermanos's guard now, I'm sure.
Hermanos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hermanos throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hermanos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Siregar is looking to work some ground and pound but Hermanos has wrist control.
Hermanos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hermanos connects with a nice short shot to Siregar's temple.
Hermanos throwing shots but Siregar is blocking nicely.
Siregar wants to improve his position but Hermanos is controlling well.
Hermanos wants to pass the guard but Siregar is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hermanos connects with a nice short shot to Siregar's temple.
Siregar manages to get to full guard.
Hermanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siregar is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Siregar keeping moving, preventing Hermanos from controlling successfully.
Hermanos wanted to stand there but Siregar had control of the position.
Hermanos stays in close to Siregar's body and controls the position. #SU#
Hermanos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Siregar, up you get!
Hermanos swings for the body but Siregar moves out of range.
Siregar tries to clinch but Hermanos moves out of range.
Siregar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hermanos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Siregar somewhat.
Hermanos is looking to counter punch.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermanos. Siregar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siregar tries to clinch but Hermanos moves out of range.
As Siregar looks to move away, Hermanos throws a big counter combo but Siregar just gets out of the way.
Hermanos doesn't manage to clinch there - Siregar circles away.
Hermanos looks to land a combination. Siregar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Siregar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Hermanos rushes Siregar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Siregar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hermanos is defending well.#BC#
Hermanos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pollos Hermanos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermanos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siregar sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Siregar wants a takedown.
Pollos Hermanos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binsar Siregar.
Hermanos tries a body shot but Siregar blocks it.
Hermanos tries to break the clinch but Siregar is controlling the position.
Hermanos is trying to force a seperation but Siregar has the dominant position.
Siregar tries for a takedown but Hermanos manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Hermanos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermanos misses the target.
Siregar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hermanos defends it well.
Hermanos throws a sloppy head kick and Siregar moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Siregar clinches with his opponent.
Siregar is working Hermanos over against the cage.#BC#
Hermanos breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Hermanos throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Siregar.
Hermanos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Siregar has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hermanos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Siregar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hermanos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Siregar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Siregar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hermanos, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Siregar has hold of one of Hermanos's legs. Hermanos is fighting the takedown attempt but Siregar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pollos Hermanos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hermanos thows a leg kick but Siregar checks it
letting Siregar counter with a right hand.
Siregar avoids the body shot from Hermanos. #CL2#
Siregar closes the distance and clinches.
Hermanos tries to break free but Siregar pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hermanos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siregar moves out of range of the strikes.
Siregar tries to close the distance and clinch but Hermanos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Siregar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermanos misses with a wild combination.
Siregar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siregar feints the counter takedown.#T1##TD2#
Siregar gets a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Siregar connects with a nice short shot to Hermanos's temple.
Siregar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Siregar is taking a breather. Hermanos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hermanos moves into full guard.
Hermanos is trying to control the position but Siregar postures up.
Hermanos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Siregar 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.
Siregar preventing the sweep. #T2#
Siregar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hermanos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siregar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hermanos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hermanos connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermanos throws a big elbow that misses.
Hermanos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Siregar is proving hard to escape from.
Siregar keeping full guard, as Hermanos tries to pass.
Hermanos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siregar 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.
Siregar keeping full guard, as Hermanos tries to pass. #T3#
Hermanos prevents Siregar from getting back to his feet.
Siregar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Hermanos stands up from Siregar's guard - Hermanos perhaps looking for a knockout.
Siregar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hermanos misses with a straight right.
Hermanos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hermanos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4##TD2#
Siregar scores with a takedown into Hermanos's guard.

Hermanos pushes Siregar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hermanos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Siregar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hermanos scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermanos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hermanos wants it to stay on the feet.
Hermanos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Siregar connects with an inside leg kick.
Hermanos looks to land a combination but Siregar avoids it well.
A punch combination from Hermanos misses.
Siregar throws a combination that misses
and Hermanos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pollos Hermanos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Siregar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermanos moves away.
Siregar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hermanos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hermanos lunges at Siregar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Siregar's hand.
Hermanos throws a series of punches but Siregar moves out of range.
Hermanos moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermanos throwing a counter right hand but Siregar manages to avoid it.
Hermanos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siregar can do to turn this around?
Nice straight punches there by Hermanos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hermanos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hermanos takes a swing at Siregar's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Hermanos instigates a clinch. #T1#
Hermanos tries to break free but Siregar pushes him back against the cage.
Hermanos is trying to break the clinch but Siregar has him pressed against the cage.
Siregar is working for takedown but Hermanos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hermanos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hermanos tries to break free but Siregar pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Siregar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hermanos is trying to keep an underhook but Siregar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hermanos is looking to control Siregar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hermanos avoid being mounted?
Hermanos is looking for a sweep. Siregar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermanos taking some punishment here, with Siregar in his half guard. #ES#
Hermanos kicks off Siregar and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Siregar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Siregar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hermanos prevents it. #BC#
Hermanos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Siregar wants to clinch up but Hermanos keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Siregar gets tackled into the cage by Hermanos. Hermanos maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Hermanos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siregar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hermanos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Hermanos moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Siregar wants the takedown. Hermanos is fighting it off but Siregar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hermanos's guard against the cage.
Hermanos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Siregar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siregar won't allow Hermanos to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siregar working his ground and pound in the gym.#T3#
Siregar is in close to Hermanos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hermanos throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Hermanos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Siregar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Siregar trying to control but Hermanos is working from the bottom.
Hermanos wants to stand up but Siregar is controlling him.
Siregar passes Hermanos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hermanos wants to get back to his feet.
Hermanos moves into full guard. #SUB#
Hermanos looking for subs off his back but Siregar has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Siregar slips a nice elbow through Hermanos's hands, connecting with Hermanos's forehead.
Ground and pound from Siregar.
Siregar is trying to control. Hermanos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pollos Hermanos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hermanos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hermanos is trying to stand up here but Siregar is controlling him well.
Hermanos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hermanos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Binsar Siregar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pollos Hermanos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Siregar slips a nice elbow through Hermanos's hands, connecting with Hermanos's forehead.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pollos Hermanos.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hermanos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pollos Hermanos!

Event: SSG 290 Nutz vs Ottke
Date: Apr 07, 2024

189 cm
27 yrs
225 lbs

206 cm
20 yrs
224 lbs

Gerbandi

Wahlstroem

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 29 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wahlstroem shoots in looking for a takedown. Gerbandi tries to sprawl out of it but Wahlstroem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gerbandi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerbandi swats away the attempt to clinch by Wahlstroem.
Wahlstroem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Wahlstroem scores with a takedown into Gerbandi's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem drops back looking for a leg! Gerbandi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gerbandi manages to kick Wahlstroem off! Wahlstroem jumps back into Gerbandi's guard.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. #T1#
Wahlstroem is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Wahlstroem defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gerbandi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahlstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wahlstroem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wahlstroem is looking for a triangle but Gerbandi pushes his legs off easily.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.
Gerbandi is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gerbandi advances to half guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi seems to be looking for submissions.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Wahlstroem is having none of it.
Wahlstroem trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
Wahlstroem tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Gerbandi postures up. #T4#
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wahlstroem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Wahlstroem defending well. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gerbandi trying to mount his opponent but Wahlstroem defends it. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wahlstroem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gerbandi.
Gerbandi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Wahlstroem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerbandi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Wahlstroem is having none of it.
Gerbandi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Gerbandi avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
Gerbandi controlling the pace for now.
Wahlstroem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gerbandi content just to control the position here. #T6#
Gerbandi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wahlstroem manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.
Gerbandi is trying to control the action in half guard but Wahlstroem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wahlstroem tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.
Gerbandi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wahlstroem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gerbandi.
Gerbandi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7##SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gerbandi trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gerbandi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (8) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Gerbandi tries to control but Wahlstroem wriggling away.
Wahlstroem is working to get back to half guard. #T8#
Gerbandi avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
Gerbandi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape. #SUB#
Gerbandi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi wants to control the pace but Wahlstroem is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Gerbandi controlling from mount.
Wahlstroem working to try and regain half guard.
Gerbandi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gerbandi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wahlstroem is holding on tight.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Gerbandi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wahlstroem tries to reverse the position but Gerbandi maintains control.#T10#
Gerbandi trying to control but Wahlstroem is having none of it.
Gerbandi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gerbandi fails to advance to Wahlstroem's back.
Gerbandi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wahlstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerbandi tries to control but Wahlstroem wriggling away.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.#SUB#
Gerbandi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wahlstroem has worked his arm free - good work by Wahlstroem! #T11#
Wahlstroem is looking to reverse the position.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Wahlstroem is working away. #SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wahlstroem is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping him busy. #T12#
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep.
Gerbandi controls the position.
Gerbandi wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping him busy.
Wahlstroem struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi controlling from side mount.
Wahlstroem manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gerbandi pulls his head out easily.
Gerbandi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gerbandi passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (11) vs (2) Wahlstroem#T13##SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wahlstroem has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wahlstroem is trying to improve his position.
Gerbandi working away.#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gerbandi taking a break here but Wahlstroem is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Gerbandi trying to mount his opponent but Wahlstroem defends it.
Wahlstroem tries to get to full guard but Gerbandi has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wahlstroem wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi is thwarting Wahlstroem's attempts to control the position.
Gerbandi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (14) vs (2) Wahlstroem

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Dani Gerbandi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RSE 66: Funeral Fog
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Butcher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jaya misses with a wild combination.
Jaya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Jaya scores with a takedown into Butcher's guard.
Butcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Butcher, not yet.
Jaya wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaya wants to pass the guard but Butcher is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jaya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Butcher wants to sweep here but Jaya controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jaya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaya.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butcher. Jaya does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Jaya closes the distance and pushes Butcher back into the cage.
Jaya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jaya stalling the fight.
Jaya is trying to pull guard but Butcher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Jaya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Butcher has a couple of punches blocked by Jaya.
Jaya tries to pull guard but Butcher won't allow it.
Butcher lands a body shot. #BC#
Jaya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jaya.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danu Jaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaya tries to clinch but Butcher moves out of range.
Jaya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butcher.
Jaya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Butcher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jaya somewhat.
Butcher cracks a nice hook into Jaya's ribs.#T3#
Jaya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Butcher.
Butcher swings for the body but Jaya moves out of range.
Jaya tries a low kick but Butcher avoids it.
Butcher misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Jaya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Butcher tries to move into range but Jaya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jaya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Butcher. Butcher obviously looking to wear him down.
Butcher lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Butcher misses with a kick to the body #TD#
so Jaya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaya trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Jaya controlling from the top position.
Jaya wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
Jaya stays in close to Butcher's body and controls the position.
Butcher has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jaya has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Danu Jaya will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A punch combination from Jaya misses.
Butcher throws a head kick but Jaya moves out of range.
Butcher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Butcher moves into range and connects with a jab.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butcher takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jaya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaya just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jaya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Jaya shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Butcher manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Jaya from controlling successfully.
Jaya sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jaya trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Jaya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danu Jaya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jaya landing with the ground and pound.
Jaya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butcher is keeping the position for now.
Jaya wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Butcher throws the left hand but Jaya avoids the punch easily.
Butcher throws a leg kick but Jaya sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jaya fires out a quick counter leg kick but Butcher just manages to avoid it.
Billy Butcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Butcher throws a body punch but Jaya moves out of range.
Billy Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaya throws a right hand that Butcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Butcher also avoids with ease.#T3#
Butcher moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Butcher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Butcher avoids a kick to the body.
Jaya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Butcher is able to avoid easily.
Butcher keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jaya misses with a body shot.
Jaya checks a low kick from Butcher.
Jaya tries to counter by clinching up but Butcher breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Butcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaya attempts a counter takedown but Butcher avoids it well and moves away.
Butcher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Jaya clinches with his opponent.
Butcher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaya wants a takedown.
Butcher misses with the head strike. #T4#
Jaya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Butcher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Butcher is pressed up against the cage. Jaya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Butcher down to the mat. Butcher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danu Jaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaya shoots in looking for a takedown but Butcher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jaya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Butcher is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Butcher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Butcher clobbers Jaya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Butcher punishes Jaya's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher walks into a straight right hand from Jaya.
Butcher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaya looks for a takedown but Butcher sprawls well.
Danu Jaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butcher thuds his right hand into Jaya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Butcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Butcher lands a big head kick that sends Jaya tumbling to the mat! Butcher takes a step backwards and waves Jaya back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Jaya is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Danu Jaya has been cut.
Crack! A monster head kick from Butcher and Jaya falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Butcher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Billy Butcher!

Event: SSG 287 Finn vs Ottke
Date: Mar 31, 2024

175 cm
22 yrs
155 lbs

180 cm
28 yrs
180 lbs

Sanchez

Gaul

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Gaul. Gaul gets slowly back to his feet.
Gaul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Gaul closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
Gaul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanchez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodrigo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamban Gaul.#TD2#
Gaul has hold of one of Sanchez's legs. Sanchez is fighting the takedown attempt but Gaul gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (0) vs (2) Gaul
Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Sanchez working for a triangle but Gaul defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Gaul has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Gaul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez is positioning himself well to prevent Gaul advancing to mount.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Gaul is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Gaul controlling the pace.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Gaul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sanchez is looking to control Gaul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaul to get the leverage.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Sanchez wants to hit a sweep here but Gaul passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanchez there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (0) vs (5) Gaul#T3#
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gaul wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Gaul working for a submission but Sanchez is keeping him at bay.
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape. #T4#
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Gaul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaul moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sanchez (0) vs (8) Gaul
Sanchez wants to control his opponent's hands but Gaul gets his hands free.
Gaul is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
It looks like Gaul 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.#T5##SUB2#
Gaul tightening his grip on Sanchez, looking for the choke.
Good control from Gaul.
Sanchez prevents Gaul from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Sanchez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gaul.
Gaul wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.#T6#
Gaul trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sanchez doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Sanchez right now.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Gaul biding his time, controlling Sanchez. #SUB2#
Sanchez 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 Gaul gets his way!
Sanchez wants to control his opponent's hands but Gaul gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Gaul working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T7#
Gaul is hanging on to Sanchez's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Sanchez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gaul's arms.
Sanchez prevents Gaul from getting a body triangle.
Sanchez breaks Gaul's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (8) Gaul
Sanchez trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gaul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.#T8#
Gaul 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: Sanchez (2) vs (10) Gaul
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gaul is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Sanchez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.#T9#
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaul.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Gaul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control but Gaul manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (2) vs (13) Gaul#T10#
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Gaul passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well. #T11#
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well. #SUB2#
Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaul.
Gaul is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gaul seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanchez trying to control but Gaul postures up. #T12#
Gaul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaul's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanchez (6) vs (13) Gaul
Gaul wants to escape the position.
Gaul breaks Sanchez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (6) vs (15) Gaul
Well,Sanchez is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gaul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #T13#
Gaul passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is controlling Gaul's trapped leg to prevent Gaul from advancing to side control.
Gaul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gaul wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
Gaul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Gaul wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Gaul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Gaul is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sanchez reverses the position - he's now on top in Gaul's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (8) vs (15) Gaul
Sanchez stands and throws Gaul's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (11) vs (15) Gaul
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
Gaul regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul wins on points by 15 to 11.
Lamban Gaul thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RSE 63: Poisonous Path
Date: Mar 27, 2024

#R1#
Suraman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamasaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yamasaki throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Suraman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Suraman.
Yamasaki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yamasaki trying to keep a closed guard but Suraman is proving a slippery customer.
Suraman stops Yamasaki from standing up.
Yamasaki keeping full guard, as Suraman tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Yamasaki wriggles free and stands up.
Yamasaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Yamasaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Suraman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yamasaki throws a hook but Suraman avoids it easily.
Yamasaki digs a good hook to Suraman's body.
Yamasaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yamasaki scores with a shot to the body.
Yamasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Suraman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yamasaki!

Yamasaki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suraman has his takedown stuffed
and Yamasaki counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Maman Suraman has been cut.
Suraman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Suraman slips under a jab from Yamasaki.#T2#
Suraman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Suraman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yamasaki's guard.
Suraman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamasaki is keeping the position for now.
Yamasaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Suraman looking to pass the guard.
Suraman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Suraman wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving.
Yamasaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suraman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Suraman tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamasaki is retaining full guard.
Suraman is pushing down on Yamasaki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yamasaki is fighting to maintain full guard but Suraman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Suraman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yamasaki's head.
Yamasaki pushes Suraman off looking to stand but Suraman dives back in and keeps control.
Suraman trying to control the action but Yamasaki is working from the bottom.
Suraman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Suraman wants to pass the guard but Yamasaki is defending well.
Suraman is working hard here to advance position.
Suraman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Suraman controlling the position easily from mount.
Suraman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yamasaki hang on?
Suraman connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB#
Suraman working for a submission but Yamasaki is keeping him at bay.
Suraman wants to control the pace but Yamasaki is squirming around nicely.
Suraman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maman Suraman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maman Suraman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Suraman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamasaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamasaki misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suraman. Yamasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamasaki throws out a counter right but Suraman avoids it with no problem.
Maman Suraman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suraman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yamasaki as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Yamasaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yamasaki lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki misses the jab.
Suraman is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Suraman pushes Yamasaki up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Yamasaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yamasaki is trying to break the clinch but Suraman has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Suraman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Yamasaki is trying to keep an underhook but Suraman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Yamasaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suraman is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Suraman wants to work for an arm triangle but Yamasaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Suraman is looking to stall here but Yamasaki recovers full guard.
Yamasaki wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Suraman manages to pass to side control.
Suraman controlling the action here. #T2#
Suraman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suraman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Suraman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Suraman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yamasaki is just riding it out for now. Suraman eventually gives up the hold.
Suraman throwing shots but Yamasaki is blocking nicely. #T3#
Yamasaki is not content to let Suraman control the position.#SUB#
Suraman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yamasaki is just riding it out for now. Suraman eventually gives up the hold.
Yamasaki wants to get back to his feet.
Suraman trying to control from half guard but Yamasaki is working away.
Suraman is just content to waste time from the top position. Yamasaki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Suraman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yamasaki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Suraman has Yamasaki in his guard.#REVB#
Yamasaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Suraman is looking for a triangle but Yamasaki pushes his legs off easily.
Suraman controls Yamasaki momentarily but Yamasaki frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Yamasaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maman Suraman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maman Suraman's cut.
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#
Yamasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamasaki misses with an uppercut.
Yamasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suraman moves away.
Yamasaki lands with a good body shot.
Suraman has his takedown stuffed
and Yamasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suraman fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Yamasaki misses its intended target.
Yamasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Suraman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Yamasaki jabs Suraman right on the nose. Suraman blinks but takes it well.
Yamasaki misses with the combination.
Yamasaki digs a good body shot into Suraman's ribs.
Yamasaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Suraman shoots for a double leg takedown but Yamasaki sprawls well. He's pushed Suraman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yamasaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yamasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suraman manages to avoid it.#T2#
A lazy left from Yamasaki finds it's target.
Yamasaki connects with a single shot there.
Suraman slips a jab from Yamasaki.
Suraman has his takedown stuffed
and Suraman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maman Suraman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamasaki missing with a left hand there. Suraman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamasaki throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Suraman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Suraman is trying to control. Yamasaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suraman working the head and body with strikes.
Suraman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Suraman passes to side control. #SUB#
Suraman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yamasaki tries to improve position but can't.
Suraman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Yamasaki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Suraman moves into full mount!
Yamasaki is squirming around, avoiding Suraman's attempts to control the action.
Suraman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yamasaki looks a forlorn figure.
Suraman wants to control the pace but Yamasaki is squirming around nicely.
Suraman looking to finish with strikes here!
Mario Yamasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maman Suraman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suraman blocks Yamasaki's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Yamasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suraman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maman Suraman!
An out of breath Maman Suraman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 2024

189 cm
24 yrs
216 lbs

189 cm
27 yrs
225 lbs

Nutz

Gerbandi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gerbandi moves into range and clinches up with Nutz.
Gerbandi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nutz.
Gerbandi goes for a takedown attempt but Nutz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Nutz clinches up with Gerbandi and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Gerbandi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gerbandi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gerbandi is pulling down on Nutz's head to control his posture.
Nutz trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi controlling the position.#T1##SUB#
Nutz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gerbandi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gerbandi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gerbandi!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nutz (0) vs (4) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nutz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that Gerbandi 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.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Nutz is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2##SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nutz is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gerbandi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nutz is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gerbandi yanks on the arm and Nutz is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gerbandi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dani Gerbandi!
Our winner, Dani Gerbandi, 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.
Whole Nutz was interviewed post fight and said 'Death be to you all. '.

Event: DC 138: Karjalainen v Nagasaki
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target.
Kursiwa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rivers.
Kursiwa staying out of range there.
Rivers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kursiwa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Kursiwa scores with a body shot.
Rivers misses with an uppercut
and Kursiwa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kursiwa moves out of range of the strikes.
Rivers catches Kursiwa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Kursiwa is looking to counter punch.
Rivers throws a right and a left that Kursiwa avoids nicely.
Rivers throws a right hand that misses
and Kursiwa counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kursiwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Kursiwa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rivers throws a right and a left that Kursiwa avoids nicely. #TD#
Kursiwa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rivers tries to bench press Kursiwa off him but Kursiwa keeps the position. #T1#
Kursiwa lands a few punches from side control.
Rivers tries to bench press Kursiwa off him but Kursiwa keeps the position.
Kursiwa cracks Rivers with a big right hand but Rivers just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rivers regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kursiwa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kursiwa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kursiwa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rivers is not content to let Kursiwa control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kursiwa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rivers wants to improve his position but Kursiwa is controlling well.
Kursiwa trying to control the action but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers wants to sweep but Kursiwa has passed to side control!
Rivers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Kursiwa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kursiwa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rivers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kursiwa with a nice head shot there.
Kursiwa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kursiwa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rivers's head.#SUB2#
Rivers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kursiwa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rivers has momentary wrist control but Kursiwa slips an elbow through the middle.
Kursiwa trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rivers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rivers is looking for a triangle but Kursiwa pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Rivers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kursiwa controls the pace.
Kursiwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kursiwa controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Kursiwa is posturing up here but Rivers has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kursiwa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kursiwa has to tap! Slick submission there by Rivers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phil Rivers!
Phil Rivers very nearly forgot to thank The Natural Order amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: RSE 58: Dead By Dawn
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Jaya shoots for a takedown but Bagwell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bagwell misses with a two punch combination.
Jaya wants to slow Bagwell down by chopping away at his legs.
Jaya tries to close the distance and clinch but Bagwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaya connects with a jab.
Bagwell connects with a right hand. Jaya shakes it off.
We've been informed that Bagwell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A big right from Bagwell misses.
The crowd cheers as Bagwell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jaya doesn't seem phased though.
Jaya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jaya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bagwell throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Jaya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaya slips a straight right by Bagwell.
Bagwell throws a combination that misses
and Jaya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bagwell throws an overhand right that lands on Jaya's shoulder, as Jaya tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Jaya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bagwell.#T1#
Jaya throws a solid leg kick but Bagwell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jaya.
Bagwell misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bagwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Biff Bagwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaya digs a good body shot into Bagwell's ribs.
Biff Bagwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagwell.
Bagwell throws a right hand that Jaya ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaya also avoids with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Jaya.
Jaya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bagwell throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Jaya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaya not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Jaya is looking for a kimura but Bagwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jaya to get the leverage.
Jaya is trying to control. Bagwell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB#
Jaya is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jaya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU#
Jaya decides to stand up.
Bagwell digs a good hook to Jaya's body.
Bagwell throws a right and a left that Jaya avoids nicely.
Bagwell misses with a body shot.
Jaya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bagwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Jaya takes a swing at Bagwell's ribcage but misses.
Bagwell misses with a wild combination.
Jaya feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bagwell lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Jaya shoots in and bounces Bagwell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jaya pushing down on Bagwell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bagwell wants to control but Jaya is keeping busy.
Jaya prevents Bagwell from improving his position.#T4#
Bagwell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaya thows a huge punch but Bagwell dodges it nicely.
Bagwell is refusing to be controlled, as Jaya sits in half guard.
Jaya throwing shots but Bagwell is blocking nicely.
Jaya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jaya moves into full mount! Bagwell won't be happy about that!
Jaya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danu Jaya dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jaya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bagwell throws a leg kick but Jaya sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jaya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bagwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jaya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bagwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaya.
Bagwell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Jaya finds it's way through Bagwell's defenses.
Jaya lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagwell throws a combination that misses
and Jaya counters with a nice body shot.
Biff Bagwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bagwell scores with a decent looking hook.
Bagwell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jaya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Bagwell connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaya misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Bagwell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jaya doesn't seem phased though.
Bagwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bagwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jaya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bagwell.
Nice takedown defense from Bagwell. No joy for Jaya on that attempt.
Jaya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaya throws a series of punches but Bagwell moves out of range.
Bagwell lands a nice shot to the body.
Bagwell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jayas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bagwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Jaya walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagwell scores with a jab. Jaya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jaya tries for a takedown but Bagwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bagwell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bagwell jabs Jaya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bagwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bagwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaya moves away.
Jaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bagwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaya is looking to wear down Bagwell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bagwell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jaya in his tracks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bagwell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Jaya is rocked!
Bagwell throws a shot to the body.
Oh Jaya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BAM! Bagwell delivers a spinning backfist that drops Jaya like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Biff Bagwell!
An out of breath Biff Bagwell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 03, 2024

180 cm
28 yrs
180 lbs

190 cm
22 yrs
185 lbs

Gaul

Melia

Event: SSG 276 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
Date: Mar 03, 2024

196 cm
23 yrs
260 lbs

189 cm
27 yrs
225 lbs

Silalahi

Gerbandi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Silalahi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control here.
Silalahi is trying to control. Gerbandi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gerbandi moves into full guard.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Silalahi being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi trying to control the position. #T1#
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Silalahi stays in close to Gerbandi's body and controls the position.
Silalahi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gerbandi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silalahi is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gerbandi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silalahi defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silalahi is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Gerbandi seems keen to control Silalahi's posture.
Silalahi advances to half guard.
Silalahi is keen to just control but Gerbandi is a slippery customer.
Silalahi prevents Gerbandi from improving his position.
Well, if Silalahi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gerbandi is holding on to half guard well.
Silalahi controlling the pace.
Silalahi wants to take a breather but Gerbandi is having none of it. #T3#
Silalahi wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Silalahi wants to work for an arm triangle but Gerbandi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silalahi pulls his head out easily.
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gerbandi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gerbandi looking to control.
Silalahi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silalahi is looking to pass into half guard but Gerbandi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gerbandi is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (2) Gerbandi
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Silalahi controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Gerbandi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silalahi controlling Gerbandi's posture.
Gerbandi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T5#
Silalahi looking to control but Gerbandi passes into half guard.
Silalahi wants to sweep but Gerbandi has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (2) vs (5) Gerbandi
A lull in the action here.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep.
Silalahi is letting Gerbandi control him for a moment.
Gerbandi wants to control but Silalahi is keeping him busy. #T6#
Silalahi tries to buck Gerbandi off but Gerbandi is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silalahi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Silalahi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silalahi can't do much from the bottom here. #T7##SUB2#
Gerbandi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Silalahi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi sneaks back into half guard.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Silalahi defending well.
Silalahi wants to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB2#
Silalahi is defending against the submission attempts here by Gerbandi.
Gerbandi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silalahi trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Silalahi is working away. #T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerbandi in particular looking to stall.
Gerbandi prevents Silalahi from improving his position.
Silalahi wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi is trying to control. Silalahi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gerbandi prevents Silalahi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silalahi is looking to improve his position. #T10##SUB2#
Gerbandi is working for a submission of some sort.
Silalahi trying to control but Gerbandi postures up.
Silalahi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gerbandi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silalahi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silalahi holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Gerbandi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (2) vs (8) Gerbandi
Silalahi being controlled for a moment.
Silalahi is trying to control Gerbandi's posture but Gerbandi avoids it. #T12#
Silalahi is trying to improve his position.
Silalahi is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Silalahi is trying to control Gerbandi's posture but Gerbandi avoids it.
Gerbandi happy to just control the position for now. #T13#
Silalahi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi is keen to just control but Silalahi is a slippery customer.
Gerbandi is controlling the pace.
Silalahi is pressing down on Gerbandi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi 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.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Silalahi is retaining full guard. #T14#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi trying to control the position.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Silalahi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi being controlled here momentarily.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Dani Gerbandi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Drago
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Hermanos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Siregar managing to block the knees to the body from Hermanos.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Siregar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hermanos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hermanos tries to land knees in the clinch but Siregar avoids the damage to the body.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Siregar blocks with his arms.
Siregar has Hermanos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hermanos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Siregar is blocking nicely.
Siregar blocks an elbow strike.
Hermanos gets underhooks to prevent Siregar's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Binsar Siregar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Siregar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siregar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hermanos moves into the clinch successfully.
Siregar tries for a takedown but Hermanos manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Siregar wants the takedown. Hermanos is fighting it off but Siregar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hermanos's guard against the cage.

Hermanos manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Hermanos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Hermanos stops a takedown attempt from Siregar.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Siregar blocks with his arms.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Siregar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hermanos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Siregar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hermanos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Hermanos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Hermanos preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Siregar.
I really don't envy Hermanos right now.
Hermanos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Siregar's guard. Nice work there by Hermanos.
Hermanos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Hermanos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siregar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hermanos has managed to get both his arms back between Siregar's legs - danger averted.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Siregar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hermanos controls the pace.
Hermanos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Siregar's guard.
Hermanos's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Siregar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hermanos looking to pass the guard. #T3##SU2#
Hermanos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Siregar throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Hermanos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Siregar has Hermanos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hermanos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hermanos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Siregar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hermanos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hermanos pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Siregar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hermanos tries to bench press Siregar off him but Siregar keeps the position. #T4#
Siregar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hermanos wants to get back to his feet but Siregar drags him back down.
Siregar grinds an elbow into Hermanos's temple.
Hermanos is trying to get back to half guard.
Hermanos is still trying to improve position.
Check out the look on Siregar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Siregar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hermanos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hermanos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pollos Hermanos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Siregar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Binsar Siregar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Siregar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Siregar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hermanos wants to clinch up but Siregar keeps it at a distance.
Hermanos is looking to clinch but Siregar is avoiding it.
Hermanos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Hermanos moves into range and clinches up with Siregar.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Siregar tightens his grip and picks Hermanos up, before dumping him to the ground. Hermanos manages to land in guard.

Hermanos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Hermanos clinches up with Siregar and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Siregar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hermanos regains guard.

Hermanos has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Siregar has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Siregar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hermanos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Siregar blocks an elbow strike.
Hermanos is trying to maintain a safe position but Siregar gets an underhook and turns Hermanos into the cage.#TD#
Siregar has clasped his hands together around Hermanos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Hermanos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL#
Siregar has managed to clinch.
Siregar is leaning against Hermanos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siregar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Siregar is looking for a takedown.
Siregar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hermanos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Binsar Siregar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Hermanos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Siregar has Hermanos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Siregar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hermanos tumbling to the mat - Siregar dives into Hermanos's guard.
Hermanos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hermanos keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully.
Siregar 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.
Siregar trying to control but Hermanos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermanos wants to stand up but Siregar is controlling him. #T3#
Siregar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hermanos is looking for a sweep. Siregar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siregar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hermanos wants to get back to full guard.#ES2#
Hermanos kicks Siregar off and gets back to his feet.
Hermanos wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Hermanos.
Hermanos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Hermanos tries to clinch up but Siregar circles away and keeps his distance.
Siregar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Siregar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Siregar has closed the distance and engaged Hermanos in a clinch. #TD#
Siregar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hermanos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siregar cracks Hermanos with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hermanos from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hermanos wants to get back to his feet.
Hermanos is trying to break free. #SUB#
Hermanos defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Hermanos wants to control from the top but Siregar keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pollos Hermanos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hermanos wants to clinch up but Siregar keeps it at a distance.
Siregar goes for a double leg but Hermanos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hermanos continues to drive forward.#TD#
Hermanos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Siregar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hermanos to the mat. Hermanos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Hermanos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Siregar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hermanos trying to land knees to the body.
Siregar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hermanos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hermanos connects with a crisp jab.
Hermanos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Siregar in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Hermanos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Siregar is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Binsar Siregar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siregar avoiding damage as Hermanos throws knees to the body.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siregar blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Hermanos misses with a knee to the head.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siregar blocks it with crossed arms.
Siregar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Siregar blocks it.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Siregar wants a takedown but no success here.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Siregar has Hermanos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hermanos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanos gets underhooks to prevent Siregar's takedown attempt.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Siregar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Siregar is trying to drag Hermanos to the mat but Hermanos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hermanos tries to land knees in the clinch but Siregar avoids the damage to the body. #T2##BC#
Siregar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pollos Hermanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hermanos rushes Siregar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Siregar looking for a takedown.
Hermanos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Siregar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hermanos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Siregar managing to block the knees to the body from Hermanos.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Siregar blocks with his arms.
Hermanos trying to stall but Siregar improves his position.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siregar blocks it with crossed arms.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pollos Hermanos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Siregar blocks it.
A short right from Hermanos on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siregar blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Siregar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hermanos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Siregar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Siregar blocks it.
Siregar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hermanos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Siregar misses the shot to the body.
Siregar keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Hermanos has managed to clinch.
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hermanos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hermanos tries to land knees in the clinch but Siregar avoids the damage to the body.
Siregar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Hermanos misses with a knee to the head.
Hermanos prevents the takedown attempt.
Siregar managing to block the knees to the body from Hermanos. #TD#
Siregar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Siregar manages to end up in side control.

Hermanos throws Siregar to one side and escapes!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Hermanos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siregar, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Siregar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siregar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hermanos swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Siregar gets tackled into the cage by Hermanos. Hermanos maintains the clinch.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siregar blocks it with crossed arms.
Binsar Siregar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pollos Hermanos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pollos Hermanos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hermanos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pollos Hermanos!

Event: RSE 53: Bafomet
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Suraman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smolarek defends it nicely.
Serwacy Smolarek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suraman moves out of range as Smolarek strikes.
Smolarek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smolarek lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Maman Suraman has been cut.
Smolarek throws a jab but it's blocked by Suraman.
Suraman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot to the body from Smolarek misses
and Suraman counters with a stiff right hand.
Suraman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suraman slips a jab from Smolarek.
Suraman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Smolarek to counter with a crisp jab.
Smolarek misses with a straight right.
Suraman shoots and misses
and Smolarek counters with a series of strikes. Suraman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Serwacy Smolarek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman.#T1#
Smolarek loads up on a big right hand but Suraman slips the punch.
Suraman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Smolarek misses.
Jab by Smolarek.
Suraman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smolarek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Suraman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smolarek sprawls well initially but Suraman persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Suraman wants to work for an arm triangle but Smolarek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Suraman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suraman stalling. #SUB2#
Suraman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Suraman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Smolarek is trying to stand back up but Suraman is controlling him
Suraman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Suraman prevents Smolarek from standing back up.
Suraman is looking to take a break and control but Smolarek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Suraman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Suraman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smolarek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suraman on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smolarek tries to kick Suraman off but Suraman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Suraman wants to pass the guard but Smolarek is defending well.
Smolarek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Suraman content to control rather than advance.
Smolarek pushes Suraman off looking to stand but Suraman dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suraman fails with the takedown
enabling Smolarek to counter with a crisp jab.
Suraman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smolarek.
Suraman feints the counter takedown.
Smolarek throws a looping overhand right but Suraman ducks down to avoid it.
Smolarek takes a swing at Suraman's ribcage but misses.
Smolarek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Smolarek lands with a nice combination. Suraman backs away looking to recover.
Good exchange - Smolarek coming out on top.
Smolarek drops Suraman with a straight right hand, right on the button! Smolarek follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serwacy Smolarek!

Event: SSG 270 Hunt vs Takeshi
Date: Feb 18, 2024

177 cm
24 yrs
165 lbs

180 cm
28 yrs
180 lbs

Nutz

Gaul

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 18 wins and 8 losses; Justa Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Nutz pushes Gaul up against the cage in a clinch.
Nutz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gaul pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gaul stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gaul wants it to stay on the feet.
Nutz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Gaul decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nutz's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (0) vs (2) Gaul
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justa Nutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nutz wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nutz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Gaul is still trying to improve position.
Gaul passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz is looking to control Gaul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutz avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Gaul seems content to control.#T1#
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nutz is positioning himself well to prevent Gaul advancing to mount.
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Nutz defending well.
Nutz gets back to full guard.
Nutz keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass. #T2#
Gaul passes Nutz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gaul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nutz trying to control from the bottom.
Gaul controlling the action here.
Gaul is trying to control the action in half guard but Nutz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nutz gets back to full guard.
Nutz controlling Gaul's posture.
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gaul looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gaul is sitting in close to Nutz's body. Nutz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gaul is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gaul is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nutz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justa Nutz!
Justa Nutz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fantasy Threads, into his post fight interview.

Event: RSE 51: Mayhem
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaya manages to avoid it.
Van De Leide throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van De Leide lands with an overhand left.
Jaya with a nice cross.
Jaya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jaya.
Van De Leide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van De Leide scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jaya walks into a stiff left hand from Van De Leide.
A cross from Van De Leide lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaya is looking to clinch.
Van De Leide takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Jaya decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Van De Leide has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Van De Leide is looking to improve his position.
Van De Leide trying to control here.
Jaya is stalling here. Van De Leide is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jaya seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Van De Leide has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Van De Leide fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Van De Leide controls the position.
Van De Leide wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaya keeps working.
Jaya tries to buck Van De Leide off but Van De Leide is having none of it.#SUB2#
Van De Leide tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van De Leide has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Van De Leide wants to control but Jaya is keeping him busy. #T2#
Van De Leide working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Van De Leide wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jaya, who protects the arm well.
Jaya wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jaya stops Van De Leide from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Jaya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van De Leide in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Van De Leide working the head and body with strikes.
Jaya gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Van De Leide has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van De Leide thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jaya's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van De Leide looks to land a strike but Jaya avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Van De Leide wants to control from the top but Jaya keeps moving.
Van De Leide stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van De Leide is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Van De Leide sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jaya's guard.
Jaya is looking to improve his position.
Van De Leide slips a nice elbow through Jaya's hands, connecting with Jaya's forehead.
Van De Leide passes into side control, despite Jaya's attempt to control the position.
Jaya is looking for a sweep.
Van De Leide tries to score with some ground and pound. Jaya controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Van De Leide is looking to take a break and control but Jaya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Van De Leide dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jaya slips under a jab from Van De Leide.
Jaya slips under a jab from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide swings widly with a right hand
and Jaya counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van De Leide lands a right hook to the body.
Jaya avoids the body shot from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide misses with a hook
and Jaya counters with a left to the body.
Van De Leide fails to land the takedown.
Van De Leide tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaya avoids the body shot from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaya.
As Van De Leide tries to get set, Jaya tries to push him back and clinch up but Van De Leide manages to avoid the attempt.
Van De Leide misses with a hook.
Jaya tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van De Leide manages to circle out of the way.
Jaya moves away from the strike by Van De Leide.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaya misses the target.#TD#
Jaya shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Van De Leide is trying to control the position but Jaya postures up.
Van De Leide is pulling down on Jaya's head. It's preventing any offense from Jaya, at least for the moment.
Van De Leide looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaya is one step ahead there.
Van De Leide is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jaya controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van De Leide trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jaya looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van De Leide fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silvio Van De Leide seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van De Leide tries for a takedown but Jaya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Danu Jaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Van De Leide.
Van De Leide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Jaya misses its target.
Jaya tries for a takedown but Van De Leide circles away easily#CL2#
and Van De Leide counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Jaya breaks from the clinch.
Van De Leide has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaya lands a jab to Van De Leide's midsection.#T3#
A slow jab from Van De Leide misses its intended target.
Jaya seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Jaya looking to score a takedown here. Van De Leide is defending well but Jaya drives through and ends up in Van De Leide's guard.
Jaya stopping the sweep attempt from Van De Leide.#SUB2#
Van De Leide working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jaya has passed into half guard!
Van De Leide misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Van De Leide moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jaya preventing the sweep.
Jaya 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.
Jaya postures up. #T4#
Van De Leide managing to control the position.
Van De Leide tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van De Leide is pulling down on Jaya's head. It's preventing any offense from Jaya, at least for the moment.
Jaya trying to control but Van De Leide is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van De Leide 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danu Jaya dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jaya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jaya misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Van De Leide misses.
Danu Jaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaya blocks a jab.
Jaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van De Leide sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Van De Leide gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jaya misses with some punches.
Jaya wants a takedown but no success here.
Van De Leide pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Jaya has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Van De Leide uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Leide trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaya has control of Van De Leide's left arm, preventing Van De Leide from doing any damage. #T1#
Jaya 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.
Van De Leide trying to control but Jaya is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaya is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van De Leide is controlling him.
Van De Leide postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Van De Leide is looking to advance position but Jaya has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Jaya landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Van De Leide is working to get back to half guard.
Jaya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van De Leide is looking to escape.
Van De Leide is in all sorts of trouble here.
Van De Leide keeps trying to improve his position.
Van De Leide wants to control but Jaya is having none of it.
Danu Jaya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van De Leide is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
The referee warns Van De Leide that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jaya prevents Van De Leide from getting the reversal.
Jaya tries to control but Van De Leide wriggling away.
Van De Leide really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jaya tries to control but Van De Leide wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaya is really struggling to control Van De Leide but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jaya controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Van De Leide can't escape the position.
Van De Leide regains half guard.
Van De Leide is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van De Leide manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaya sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Jaya is sitting in close to Van De Leide's body. Van De Leide has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jaya is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jaya is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Van De Leide.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Silvio Van De Leide!
Silvio Van De Leide thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 131:Pisswater v Azarola
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Kursiwa ducks under a wild hook from Madden.
Madden looks to land a combination but Kursiwa avoids it well.
Kursiwa tries to counter by clinching up but Madden breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Kursiwa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Madden on his heels. He'll look to pass Madden's guard now, I'm sure.
Madden is looking to stand up but Kursiwa isn't so interested in that idea.
Kursiwa looking to pass the guard.
Madden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kursiwa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kursiwa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kursiwa cracks Madden with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa controlling from the top position.
Madden is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Kursiwa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kursiwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madden is keeping the position for now.
Madden wants to stand and escape but Kursiwa is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Madden has momentary wrist control but Kursiwa slips an elbow through the middle.
Kursiwa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Madden's head.
Kursiwa throwing strikes from guard but Madden blocks nicely.
Madden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kursiwa is controlling him. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kursiwa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Madden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kursiwa passes Madden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kursiwa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Madden to regain full guard.
Kursiwa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kursiwa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kursiwa won't allow Madden to get back to his feet.
Kursiwa landing some decent shots from guard.
Madden keeping moving, preventing Kursiwa from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kursiwa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kursiwa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Madden wants to stand but Kursiwa is controlling the position.
Kursiwa chips away with some ground and pound.
Kursiwa with a nice head shot there.
Kursiwa stays in close to Madden's body and controls the position.
Kursiwa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kursiwa is looking to take a break and control but Madden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kursiwa working Madden over with strikes. #T4#
Madden pushes Kursiwa off but Kursiwa dives into side control.
Madden is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kursiwa is controlling him well.
Kursiwa works to advance to full mount. Madden defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kursiwa lands with some strikes.
Madden takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kursiwa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kursiwa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Madden is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kursiwa landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liwa Kursiwa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Madden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kursiwa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Madden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Madden misses with a looping left.
Madden throws a big shot that misses.
Kursiwa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Madden.
Kursiwa shoots for a double leg takedown but Madden sprawls well. He's pushed Kursiwa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kursiwa with a poor takedown
and Madden counters with a nice uppercut.
Madden misses with a straight right.
Kursiwa moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden looks to land a right hand but Kursiwa moved out of range.#CL#
Kursiwa clinches with his opponent.
Madden has a couple of punches blocked by Kursiwa.
Kursiwa is working for takedown but Madden is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liwa Kursiwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kursiwa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Madden pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1#
Kursiwa moves out of range as Madden strikes.
Madden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kursiwa manages to avoid it.
Tyrann Madden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madden looks to land a left hand but Kursiwa moved out of range nicely.
Liwa Kursiwa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Madden, as that shot connected.
Madden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kursiwa tries to counter by clinching up but Madden breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Kursiwa shoots in and bounces Madden off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kursiwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madden is keeping the position for now.
Madden wants to stand and escape but Kursiwa is having none of it. #T2#
Kursiwa wants to control from the top but Madden keeps moving.
Madden wants to stand up but Kursiwa is controlling him.
Kursiwa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kursiwa cracks Madden with a big right hand but Madden just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kursiwa landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Madden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kursiwa working the head and body with strikes.
Madden is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Madden being controlled for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Kursiwa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Madden has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kursiwa but great work by Madden.
Kursiwa struggling a bit here.
Kursiwa is looking to reverse the position.
Kursiwa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kursiwa is positioning himself well to prevent Madden advancing to mount.
Kursiwa is trying to maintain the position but Madden is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Kursiwa landing rabbit punches to the side of Madden's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Kursiwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madden can do to turn this around?
Kursiwa gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Kursiwa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Madden defends well.
Kursiwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kursiwa, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kursiwa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Madden defends it easily.
Kursiwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyrann Madden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Madden misses.
Kursiwa slips under a jab from Madden.
Kursiwa misses with the combination.
Madden blocks a jab.
Madden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Madden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Madden connects with a nice looking jab.
Madden throws a jab when Kursiwa was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden looks to throw the jab but Kursiwa is out of range.
Kursiwa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Kursiwa gets a takedown into half guard.
Kursiwa wants to control but Madden is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Kursiwa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Madden is trying to stand.
Madden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Madden is looking to get back to is feet but Kursiwa passes into side control.
Kursiwa just content to control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kursiwa prevents Madden from escaping the position.
Kursiwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Madden keeps working.
Kursiwa scoring with punches and elbows.
Madden is not content to let Kursiwa control the position. #SUB#
Kursiwa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kursiwa working the ground and pound.#T3#
Madden is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kursiwa working the ground and pound.
Kursiwa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Madden's legs.
Madden tries to escape but Kursiwa is in control. #SUB#
Kursiwa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Madden is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kursiwa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Madden felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Kursiwa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Madden wants to get back to his feet.
Kursiwa in side control, throwing shots but Madden defends.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madden wants to get back to his feet but Kursiwa drags him back down.#SUB#
Kursiwa is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Madden looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kursiwa gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Madden is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kursiwa lets go of the hold and Madden can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Liwa Kursiwa!
An out of breath Liwa Kursiwa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RSE 47: Unleashed
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Russo tries to close the distance and clinch but Suraman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suraman with the counter takedown but Russo avoids it easily.
Suraman shoots in and drives through. Russo sprawls well.#CL#
Russo has closed the distance and engaged Suraman in a clinch.
Russo misses with some punches.
Suraman goes for a takedown attempt but Russo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Russo throws a lazy right hand but Suraman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suraman with the counter takedown but Russo avoids it easily.
Suraman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suraman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Russo sprawls well. Russo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suraman gets slowly back to his feet.
Lil Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman keeps the fight on the outside.
Suraman is looking for the big counter here.
Suraman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Russo misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Suraman counters with a single leg into guard. Russo didn't expect that. #T1#
Suraman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Suraman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Suraman controlling from the top position.
Russo keeping full guard, as Suraman tries to pass.
Suraman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Suraman trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.
Suraman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suraman wants to pass the guard but Russo is keeping the position.
Russo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suraman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suraman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russo is keeping the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Suraman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Russo's head.
Suraman is pushing down on Russo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Russo is fighting to maintain full guard but Suraman has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Suraman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Suraman passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Suraman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Suraman looking to finish with strikes here!
Russo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Russo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Suraman. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Suraman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #SUB2#
Suraman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Russo turns into him and now he's in Suraman's guard.
Russo throws a big elbow that misses.
Russo is fighting to break Suraman's control of his arms but Suraman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Suraman working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suraman wants to stand but Russo is controlling the position.
Suraman has momentary wrist control but Russo slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maman Suraman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Suraman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Russo as he avoids it easily.
Russo walks into a left hand.
Russo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Russo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lil Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suraman keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Suraman. Those never looked like landing.
Suraman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Russo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Russo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Russo looks to clinch #TD2#
and Suraman counters with a shoot takedown. Russo fights it but they end up in guard.
Suraman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Suraman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suraman trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suraman 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. #T1#
Suraman wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.
Russo can't keep his opponent in guard - Suraman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Suraman in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Suraman is trying for a kimura here. Russo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Suraman wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maman Suraman!
Maman Suraman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SSG 262 Cahute vs Hunt
Date: Feb 04, 2024

172 cm
22 yrs
155 lbs

180 cm
28 yrs
180 lbs

Edison

Gaul

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Addy Edison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gaul is defended easily by Edison.#CL2#
Gaul closes the distance and pushes Edison back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gaul turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gaul manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Edison (0) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working.
Gaul is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Edison will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Gaul wants to control but Edison is keeping him busy.
Edison tries to improve position but can't.
Edison is trying to escape the position but Gaul is controlling the position.
Gaul in the domination position with Edison hanging on.#SUB2#
Gaul tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gaul has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Gaul looking to control but instead Edison has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gaul trying to mount his opponent but Edison defends it.
Edison is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Gaul is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Gaul seems to be working for a kimura but Edison defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Edison has his hands clasped together around Gaul's back. He's all about the action.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working.
Gaul wants to advance to full mount but Edison doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Gaul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul looking to sit in guard and control but Edison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (2) vs (4) Gaul
Edison trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Edison passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (5) vs (4) Gaul#T5#
Gaul is trying to improve his position.
Edison controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Edison presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Edison (7) vs (4) Gaul
Edison trying to control but Gaul is having none of it. #T6#
Edison prevents Gaul from getting the reversal.
Gaul tries to lock up and control but Edison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gaul can't escape the position.
Edison looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaul is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Gaul looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Edison (10) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul is really stuck here.
What can Gaul do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gaul is in bad spot here.
Edison doesn't have the hooks in and Gaul manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (10) vs (6) Gaul
Edison pulls Gaul in close to his closed guard and prevents Gaul from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edison is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Edison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Gaul stays in close to Edison's body and controls the position.
Gaul trying to control but Edison is working from the bottom.
Edison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (12) vs (6) Gaul#T9#
Edison pushing down on Gaul's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gaul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gaul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (12) vs (8) Gaul
Gaul 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.
Edison keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul pushing down on Edison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T10#
Edison moves into full guard.
Gaul trying to control but Edison is working from the bottom.
Edison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gaul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Gaul 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.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there. #T11#
Edison working a defensive guard here.
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Edison is retaining full guard.
Gaul pushing down on Edison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working.
Gaul seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but Edison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaul to get the leverage. #T12#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gaul in particular looking to stall.
Gaul trying to advance position but Edison counters by regaining guard.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gaul advances to half guard. #T13##SUB#
Edison actively working from the bottom here.
Gaul is pressing down on Edison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edison is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gaul seems to be looking for submissions.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working.
Gaul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Edison regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Gaul trying to control but Edison is working from the bottom.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Edison looking to control.
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Edison is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Edison keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edison takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.

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