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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 306 Gomes vs Bar
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 21 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Borgia fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Majere scores with a takedown into Borgia's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Borgia
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere postures up.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Borgia keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass.
Borgia pulls Majere in close to his closed guard and prevents Majere from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Borgia keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Majere wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Majere sitting in guard here, content to control.
Borgia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Borgia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Majere manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Majere is in trouble now - Borgia has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (5) Borgia
Borgia controlling from mount.
Majere stops Borgia from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Borgia trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Majere working to try and regain half guard.
Borgia content just to control the position here.
Majere tries to lock up and control but Borgia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Borgia controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Borgia 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.
Borgia is looking to take Majere's back but instead Majere gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Majere keeping hold of Borgia's head, controlling as best he can. #T7#
Majere is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Majere avoid being mounted?
Majere is refusing to be controlled, as Borgia sits in half guard.
Majere makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Majere.#T8#
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majere pulls Borgia in close to prevent any damage.
Borgia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Borgia.
Borgia trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom. #T9#
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Borgia is keen to just control but Majere is a slippery customer.
Borgia passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (8) Borgia
Borgia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Majere is looking to escape.
Majere is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Borgia wants to control the pace but Majere is squirming around nicely.
Borgia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borgia tries to control but Majere wriggling away.
Borgia is trying to control here but Majere has managed to regain half guard.
#T11#
Borgia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Borgia is pressing down on Majere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Majere is holding on for now.
Majere trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Borgia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Majere! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (11) Borgia
Borgia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Borgia controlling the position easily from mount.
Borgia wants to take Majere's back here but Majere is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T13#
Majere is trying to reverse the position but instead Borgia has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Majere (2) vs (14) Borgia
Majere trying to control the position but Borgia manages to sink in the hooks.
Majere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Good control from Borgia.
Majere staying busy and making it hard for Borgia to control. #T14#
Majere is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Borgia is hanging on to Majere's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Borgia is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Majere knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Majere for a finish.
Majere wants to escape the position.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 14 to 2.
Alexander Borgia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 307 Gascoigne vs Gabenagus
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lehel Bartasz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Doe drives through and clinches with Bartasz against the cage.
Doe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bartasz pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Bartasz dives in and scores a takedown into Doe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (0) vs (2) Bartasz
Doe keeping moving, preventing Bartasz from controlling successfully.
Doe pulls Bartasz in close to prevent any damage.
Bartasz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe is pulling down on Bartasz's head. It's preventing any offense from Bartasz, at least for the moment.
Doe keeping full guard, as Bartasz tries to pass. #T1#
Bartasz is looking to advance position but Doe has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doe (4) vs (2) Bartasz
Bartasz is looking to get to half guard.
Bartasz tries to hold on but Doe pushes him away.
Doe fails to advance to Bartasz's back.
Doe tries to control but Bartasz wriggling away.
Bartasz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Doe (7) vs (2) Bartasz#T2#
Bartasz rolls, trying to escape but Doe keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Doe looking to break Bartasz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bartasz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Doe will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Doe controlling the positon.#SUB#
Doe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bartasz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bartasz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Doe keeps control of the position easily here as Bartasz tries to buck him off.
Bartasz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Doe's guard. Nice work there by Bartasz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (7) vs (4) Bartasz
Bartasz looking to pass the guard.
Doe has his hands on Bartasz's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Bartasz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bartasz won't allow Doe to sweep him here.
Doe keeping full guard, as Bartasz tries to pass.
Bartasz is still trying to improve position.
Bartasz trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Bartasz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (7) vs (7) Bartasz
Bartasz trying to control the position but Doe is working away.
Doe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bartasz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Doe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bartasz trying to control the position but Doe is working away.
Doe struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Bartasz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Doe, who protects the arm well. #T6##SUB2#
Bartasz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bartasz controlling the position.
Doe is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Bartasz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bartasz controlling the position. #T7#
Bartasz wants to control but Doe is keeping him busy.
Doe struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Bartasz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Doe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bartasz wants to control but Doe is keeping him busy. #T8#
Doe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bartasz wants to control but Doe is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bartasz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bartasz wants to control for a moment but Doe uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T9##SUB2#
Bartasz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bartasz.
Doe wants to control but Bartasz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bartasz trying to mount his opponent but Doe defends it. #T10#
Bartasz trying to control from Doe's half guard. Doe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bartasz passes into half guard.
Doe is looking to control Bartasz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doe avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Bartasz wants to work for an arm triangle but Doe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bartasz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bartasz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T11#
Bartasz trying to mount his opponent but Doe defends it.
Doe is not content to let Bartasz control the position.
Still in half guard, Bartasz seems content to control.
Doe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bartasz is working away from the top position though.
Bartasz is pressing down on Doe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doe is holding on for now.
Bartasz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bartasz passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (7) vs (10) Bartasz
Bartasz wants to take Doe's back here but Doe is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T12#
Doe tries to reverse the position but Bartasz maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe wants to hold on but Bartasz pushes him away.
Bartasz content just to control the position here.
Bartasz wants to control the pace but Doe is squirming around nicely.
Doe wants to hold on but Bartasz pushes him away.#T13#
Bartasz controlling his opponent.
Doe tries to lock up and control but Bartasz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bartasz takes Doe's back. Score +3 for taking back: Doe (7) vs (13) Bartasz
Bartasz wants to control but Doe manages to buck him off and is now in Bartasz's guard! Nice work there by Doe! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (9) vs (13) Bartasz
Bartasz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Doe tries to free his leg and advance position but Bartasz is retaining full guard.
Doe wants to control from the top but Bartasz keeps moving. #T14#
Bartasz pulls Doe in close to his closed guard and prevents Doe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Bartasz.
Doe stays in close to Bartasz's body and controls the position.
Bartasz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartasz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bartasz wins on points by 13 to 9.
An out of breath Lehel Bartasz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 307 Gascoigne vs Gabenagus
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gabenagus tries for a takedown but Gascoigne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gascoigne tries to counter with a takedown but Gabenagus is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Gabenagus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gabenagus showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gascoigne wants to get back to full guard.
Gascoigne won't allow Gabenagus to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gascoigne defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Gabenagus is keen to just control but Gascoigne is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura but Gascoigne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabenagus to get the leverage.
Gascoigne is positioning himself well to prevent Gabenagus advancing to mount.
Gascoigne wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gabenagus 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.
Gascoigne tries to get to full guard but Gabenagus has control of the leg. #T2#
Gascoigne is staying active underneath Gabenagus, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gascoigne defends it well. #SUB2#
Gascoigne is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabenagus.
#T3##SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura but Gascoigne is defending well.
Gascoigne is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gabenagus prevents Gascoigne from improving his position.
Gascoigne wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Gascoigne wants to improve his position but Gabenagus is controlling well.
Gascoigne controlling the position for now.
Gabenagus wants to free his trapped foot but Gascoigne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus prevents Gascoigne from improving his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gascoigne is trying to maintain the position but Gabenagus is very close to passing his half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura here.
Gabenagus wants to pass to mount but Gascoigne is defending the position. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura here.
#T6#
Gascoigne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gascoigne.
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascoigne is retaining full guard.
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Gabenagus from controlling successfully.
Gascoigne pulls Gabenagus in close to his closed guard and prevents Gabenagus from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7#
Gascoigne wants to control the position but Gabenagus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Gascoigne is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabenagus.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascoigne manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is keeping the position.
Gabenagus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gabenagus preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gascoigne holds on and takes a little breather.
Gabenagus trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Gascoigne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is keeping the position.
Gabenagus passes into half guard. #T10#
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascoigne keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gascoigne is looking to control Gabenagus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gascoigne avoid being mounted?#T11#
Gabenagus wants to take a breather but Gascoigne is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gascoigne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabenagus. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12#
Gascoigne trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
#SUB2#
Gascoigne is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabenagus.
#T13##SUB2#
Gascoigne is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabenagus.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gascoigne is just riding it out for now. Gabenagus eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Gabenagus not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascoigne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 2 to 0.
Our winner, Mecilvus Gabenagus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSKT War Report
Date: May 13, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Fart misses.
Liquid Fart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Fart misses
and Winters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winters takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Winters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Winters misses the target.
Fart throws a leg kick which misses Winters's front leg but catches the back leg as Winters tries to avoid it.
Fart looks to land a left hand but Winters moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Winters misses the target.
A lazy left from Fart finds it's target.
Fart throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Fart delivers a nice body kick.
Fart lands a jab to the nose.
Fart lands a right hook to the body.
Winters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Winters's sensitive parts.
Fart listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fart.
Winters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winters is looking to counter punch.
Fart scores with a hook to the body. Winters takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fart swings for the body but Winters moves out of range.
It looked like Winters wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Winters with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fart to score with a decent uppercut.
Winters moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winters on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fart smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That kick from Fart tenderised Winters's leg. Winters is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fart lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fart misses with a hook
and Winters counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liquid Fart dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fart misses with a left hand
and Winters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Liquid Fart has been cut.
Winters moves out of range as Fart strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Winters misses its target.
Fart misses with a shot to the body
and Winters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Fart tenderised Winters's leg. Winters is trying to keep his angry face on.
Winters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Winters was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fart scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Fart connects with a body shot that sends Winters's belly button to the back.
Fart tests Winters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fart throws a jab when Winters was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fart.
Fart misses with a body shot.
Winters is looking to counter punch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fart. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Winters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fart.
Winters takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Fart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winters, pushing him back against the ropes.
Winters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winters scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Winters prevents a body shot from Fart.
Fart takes a shot to the head.
Winters working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winters lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fart working aggressively here.
Fart misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fart.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winters.
Fart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winters's elbow.
Winters misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winters scores with a shot to the side of Fart's head.
Fart lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Jordon Winters has been cut.
Winters softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Fart fails to land.
Fart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Winters.
Fart is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Winters.
Winters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winters throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Winters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fart throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liquid Fart will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fart wants to clinch up but Winters keeps it at a distance.
Winters swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jordon Winters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liquid Fart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winters stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Winters takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fart misses with a body shot
#KD#
and Winters counters with a nice uppercut that drops Fart onto his backside! Fart bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
Fart misses with the combination.
It looked like Winters was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winters manages to avoid it.
Fart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Winters counters with a beautiful hook that drops Fart to the mat! Will Fart be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Winters to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Fart is up. He looks OK to continue. #ROC#Fart is rocked!
Fart misses with an uppercut. Winters saw that one coming.
Fart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winters swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Fart throws an off balance right hand
and Winters counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jordon Winters! |
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Event:
SSG 303 Johnson vs Macker
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sershurrapal dives in and scores a takedown into Hunt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hunt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sershurrapal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hunt trying to control here.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Sershurrapal is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sershurrapal passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) Sershurrapal#T1#
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunt looking for a sweep but Sershurrapal has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (0) vs (7) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal controlling from the full mount.
Sershurrapal moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (0) vs (10) Sershurrapal
Hunt is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Sershurrapal doesn't have the hooks in and Hunt manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (10) Sershurrapal
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Sershurrapal seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
Sershurrapal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##T4#
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sershurrapal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sershurrapal 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.#T5#
Sershurrapal controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Sershurrapal is retaining full guard.
Sershurrapal looking for a sweep. Not yet Sershurrapal, not yet.
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.
Hunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (10) Sershurrapal#T7#
Sershurrapal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sershurrapal struggling a bit here.
Sershurrapal being controlled for a moment. #T8#
Sershurrapal stops Hunt from passing to mount.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Sershurrapal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sershurrapal's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sershurrapal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T9##SUB#
Hunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sershurrapal defends it well.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Sershurrapal is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Sershurrapal trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Sershurrapal won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Sershurrapal is looking to improve his position.
Sershurrapal moves into full guard.
Hunt being controlled here momentarily.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Sershurrapal has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (5) vs (14) Sershurrapal#T11#
Sershurrapal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sershurrapal avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.
Sershurrapal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Sershurrapal with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hunt can't escape the position.
Hunt is controlling an arm, preventing Sershurrapal from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hunt tries to lock up and control but Sershurrapal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Sershurrapal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Sershurrapal 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.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Hunt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sershurrapal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt is concentrating on defense, preventing Sershurrapal from advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sershurrapal wins on points by 14 to 5.
Ibasour Sershurrapal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 303 Johnson vs Macker
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Reed gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Itinya has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reed clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Reed (0) vs (4) Itinya
Itinya keeps control of the position easily here as Reed tries to buck him off.
Itinya keeps control of the position as Reed tries to break free.
Reed is working hard here to advance position.
Reed controlling Itinya 's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed tries to roll but Itinya sticks to his back.
Itinya is trying to stick to Reed's back but Reed is turning into Itinya. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Itinya's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Reed. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (4) Itinya
We've been hearing good reports from Reed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now.
Reed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reed trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Itinya looking to control.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Reed is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Itinya is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Itinya has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (6) Itinya#T2##SUB#
Reed isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Itinya stacks Reed on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Itinya! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (2) vs (9) Itinya
Reed is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itinya trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
Itinya controls the position from side control.#T3#
Itinya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
Reed tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reed regains half guard.#T4#
Reed trying to control but Itinya postures up.
Reed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Itinya is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Reed wants to sweep but Itinya has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (2) vs (12) Itinya
Reed manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (4) vs (12) Itinya
Reed is trying to control. Itinya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Itinya trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up.
Reed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working. #T5##SUB#
Reed is working for a kimura but Itinya is defending it quite comfortably.
Reed is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Itinya! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (7) vs (12) Itinya
Reed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Itinya is looking to escape.
Itinya doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T6#
Itinya sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Itinya wants to improve his position but Reed is controlling well.
Itinya 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.
Well, if Reed 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.
Itinya is pressing down on Reed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reed wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving. #T7#
Reed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed postures up.
#T8##SUB#
Reed has gone for a leg lock! Itinya slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (7) vs (14) Itinya
Itinya preventing the sweep.
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Reed is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up.
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Itinya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reed is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up. #T9#
Reed managing to control the position.
Reed is trying to keep Itinya in close.
Itinya preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T10##SUB#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Itinya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reed wants to improve his position but instead Itinya has moved into half guard.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Itinya not doing much here.
Reed wants to improve his position but Itinya is controlling well.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itinya is working away from the top position though.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Itinya wants to pass to mount but Reed is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Itinya seems content to control.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Itinya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reed tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.#T13##SUB#
Reed looking for submissions off his back.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Itinya has control of the leg.
Itinya takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reed.#T14#
Itinya slips nicely into half guard.
Reed is pressing down on Itinya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reed 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.
Reed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Itinya controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Reed working for a triangle but Itinya defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 14 to 7.
An out of breath Stix Itinya thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 303 Johnson vs Macker
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Hudson Clarkson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gascoigne has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Gascoigne has hold of one of Clarkson's legs. Clarkson is fighting the takedown attempt but Gascoigne gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clarkson (0) vs (2) Gascoigne
Gascoigne controlling from the top position.
Clarkson has control of Gascoigne's left arm, preventing Gascoigne from doing any damage.
Clarkson trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Clarkson looking for subs off his back but Gascoigne has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gascoigne controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Clarkson wants to get back to full guard.
Clarkson wants to get back to full guard but Gascoigne has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clarkson (0) vs (5) Gascoigne
Clarkson sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clarkson trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Gascoigne not doing much here.
Clarkson trying to hold on to Gascoigne's head to control him but Gascoigne postures up.
Gascoigne keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Clarkson is trying to maintain the position but Gascoigne is very close to passing his half guard.
Clarkson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascoigne controlling the action here.#SUB#
Clarkson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clarkson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gascoigne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Clarkson is trying to control but Gascoigne passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Clarkson (0) vs (8) Gascoigne
Gascoigne gets to mount! Clarkson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Clarkson (0) vs (10) Gascoigne
Clarkson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gascoigne controlling the action here.
Gascoigne is pressing down on Clarkson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clarkson is holding on for now. #T4#
Gascoigne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clarkson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Clarkson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clarkson.#SUB#
Clarkson is looking for a triangle here but Gascoigne uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clarkson (0) vs (13) Gascoigne
Clarkson sneaks back into half guard.
Clarkson trying to hold on to Gascoigne's head to control him but Gascoigne postures up.
#T5#
Clarkson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Clarkson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascoigne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clarkson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clarkson wants to get back to full guard.
Clarkson is looking to control Gascoigne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarkson avoid being mounted?
Clarkson wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Gascoigne is looking to advance position but Clarkson won't allow it.
Clarkson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gascoigne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gascoigne's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clarkson (4) vs (13) Gascoigne
Gascoigne just trying to survive but Clarkson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gascoigne tries to break free.
Gascoigne 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.
Gascoigne rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gascoigne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gascoigne.
Clarkson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gascoigne seems keen to control Clarkson's posture.#T7#
Gascoigne wants to sweep here but Clarkson controlling him for the moment.
Gascoigne trying to control the position here.
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Clarkson has gone for a leg lock! Gascoigne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clarkson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clarkson (4) vs (15) Gascoigne
Clarkson wants to control but Gascoigne passes easily into half guard.
#T8##SUB#
Clarkson with the active half guard here but Gascoigne passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clarkson (4) vs (18) Gascoigne
Clarkson trying to remain calm as Gascoigne controls from the top position.
Clarkson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gascoigne easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clarkson (4) vs (20) Gascoigne
Gascoigne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Clarkson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gascoigne has a good base and remains in mount.
Gascoigne controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Gascoigne 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.
Clarkson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clarkson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gascoigne controlling from the full mount.
Gascoigne tries to control but Clarkson wriggling away. #T10#
Gascoigne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Gascoigne 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarkson tries to lock up and control but Gascoigne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gascoigne looking to control and managing it successfully.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gascoigne.#T11#
Clarkson is looking to get to half guard.
Clarkson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Clarkson is trying to control but can't.
Clarkson is looking to improve his position.
Clarkson wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping busy.
Gascoigne wants to free his trapped foot but Clarkson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gascoigne looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Clarkson wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clarkson tries to roll over but Gascoigne keeps him under control.
Gascoigne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clarkson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Clarkson actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Clarkson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gascoigne manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Clarkson (4) vs (23) Gascoigne
Clarkson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clarkson is working to get back to half guard.
Gascoigne controlling the position easily from mount.
Clarkson tries to lock up and control but Gascoigne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Gascoigne controlling from the full mount.
Clarkson regains half guard.
Gascoigne content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Clarkson actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascoigne wins on points by 23 to 4.
An out of breath Paul Gascoigne thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 304 Solo vs Elvul
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 21 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 53 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
McCain clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Ottke has McCain pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ottke pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McCain tumbling to the mat - Ottke dives into McCain's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Ottke
McCain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCain controlling Ottke's posture.
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
McCain has control of Ottke's left arm, preventing Ottke from doing any damage.
McCain continues to stall.
McCain keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
McCain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McCain 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.
McCain has control of Ottke's left arm, preventing Ottke from doing any damage. #T2#
McCain 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.
Ottke content to stall in guard here. #T3#
McCain is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up.
Ottke passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (0) vs (5) Ottke
McCain trying his best to control but Ottke has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (0) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke controlling from mount.
McCain wants to control but Ottke is having none of it.#T4#
Ottke trying to control but McCain is having none of it.
McCain tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
McCain is looking to get to half guard.
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
McCain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
McCain 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: McCain (2) vs (7) Ottke
McCain 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.
Ottke is pulling down on McCain's head to control his posture.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully. #T6#
Ottke being controlled here, momentarily.
McCain seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ottke for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Ottke pulls McCain in close to his closed guard and prevents McCain from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8##SUB2#
Ottke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCain wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
McCain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCain wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #T9#
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ottke working a defensive guard but McCain passes into half guard.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
McCain working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ottke's thigh. Ottke counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T10#
Ottke is trying to control the position but McCain postures up.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Ottke pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage.
McCain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McCain has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (7) Ottke#T12#
A lull in the action here as McCain stalls from top position.
Ottke wants to control but McCain postures up.
Ottke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCain trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
McCain is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Ottke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 7 to 5.
A victorious Rolf Ottke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 304 Solo vs Elvul
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Elvul with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Elvul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Solo was covering up waiting for the punch and Elvul finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Elvul
Solo 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: Solo (2) vs (2) Elvul#SUB2#
Elvul looking for subs from the bottom but Solo mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (5) vs (2) Elvul
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo wants to control the pace but Elvul is squirming around nicely.
Solo controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Solo wants to control the pace but Elvul is squirming around nicely.
Elvul is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Solo tries to control but Elvul wriggling away.
Elvul tries to hold on but Solo postures up.
Solo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Elvul manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Elvul controlling the position well. #T3#
Solo content to control rather than advance.
Solo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Elvul 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.
Solo trying to pass the guard but Elvul defending well. #T4#
Solo is taking a breather. Elvul 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.
Elvul is pressing down on Solo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Elvul working for a triangle but Solo defends it easily.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solo wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving.
Elvul trying to keep a closed guard but Solo is proving a slippery customer.
Solo won't allow Elvul to sweep him here. #T6#
Solo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Elvul trying to keep a closed guard but Solo is proving a slippery customer.
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solo wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving. #T7##SUB2#
Elvul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Solo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Solo preventing the sweep.
Elvul trying to keep a closed guard but Solo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Elvul looking for a guillotine here but Solo defends easily.
Solo won't allow Elvul to sweep him here. #T8#
Elvul controls Solo momentarily but Solo frees himself.
Elvul 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: Solo (5) vs (4) Elvul
Solo tries to roll over but Elvul keeps him under control.
Elvul passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Solo! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (5) vs (7) Elvul#T9#
Elvul wants to control the pace but Solo is squirming around nicely.
Solo tries to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.
Elvul pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Elvul tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Solo regains half guard.#T10#
Solo wants to control but Elvul is keeping busy.
Elvul trying to control from half guard but Solo is working away.
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Elvul is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Elvul wants to pass to mount but Solo is defending the position.
Elvul trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo wants to improve his position but Elvul is controlling well.
Elvul controlling the action here.#T12#
Solo is refusing to be controlled, as Elvul sits in half guard.
Elvul stalling.
Solo is not content to let Elvul control the position.#T13#
Solo is trying to control but can't.
Elvul passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (5) vs (10) Elvul
Elvul wants to control but Solo has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.
Elvul is trying to control the action in half guard but Solo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Solo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Elvul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Elvul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Solo (9) vs (10) Elvul
Elvul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Elvul staying busy and making it hard for Solo to control.
Solo is riding his opponent, not letting Elvul buck him off.
Solo avoiding Elvul 's attempts to control his hands.
Elvul wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elvul turns into Solo and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (9) vs (12) Elvul
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul wins on points by 12 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Dreynos Elvul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RFL 3 - Power of Three
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Goodman takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Goodman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodman.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Cruz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goodman is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
Cruz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Goodman scores with the left hand. Cruz knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been hearing reports that Goodman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz works the jab nicely.
Cruz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donk. Cruz catches Goodman right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Goodman tries to clinch up.
Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goodman's sensitive parts.
Goodman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacinto Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Goodman tries to counter with a takedown but Cruz is quick to defend against it.
Goodman lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz cracks Goodman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jacinto Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goodman gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz is looking to slow Goodman down with leg kicks.
Goodman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman moves forwards but Cruz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cruz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cruz thumps Goodman with a low kick.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz clobbers Goodman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goodman throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Goodman slips a jab from Cruz.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Cruz finds it's way through Goodman's defenses.
Jab by Cruz.
Goodman takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Goodman darts in looking for a takedown but Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Goodman into the cage.
Goodman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruz or not. #TD#
Goodman successfully pulls guard.
Goodman keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Goodman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Goodman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodman is keeping the position for now.
Goodman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz 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#
Cruz gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Goodman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goodman.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Goodman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goodman is stalling in the full guard.
Goodman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goodman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cruz is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Goodman controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself. #T1#
Cruz wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman is trying to keep Cruz in close.
#SUB#
Goodman has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Goodman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Goodman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Goodman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz won't allow Goodman to sweep him here.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Goodman.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Goodman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cruz is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Goodman actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Goodman wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Goodman won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Goodman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goodman is looking to wear down Cruz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cruz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD#
Goodman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.#T4#
Goodman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Goodman tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goodman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz 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.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodman tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Goodman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Goodman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cruz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cruz scores with a jab.
Goodman misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goodman lands an overhand right.
Goodman slips a straight right by Cruz.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Cruz wants to counter the offense by Goodman and move into the clinch position.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cruz. That's going to slow Goodman down.
Jacinto Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Goodman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Goodman's head.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz scores with a nice strike.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cruz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cruz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cruz jabs Goodman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cruz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Cruz. #T2#
Cruz tries to work over Goodman's front leg with a kick but Goodman checks it.
Cruz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goodman drops his hands momentarily and Cruz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cruz misses with a low kick as Goodman jumps back.
Goodman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruz.
Goodman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Cruz misses with a hook
#TD#
and Goodman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Goodman landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz trying to control the position.
#T3#
Goodman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Goodman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cruz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Goodman is looking to defend but Cruz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Goodman! Cruz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Goodman taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jacinto Cruz!
In defeat, White Goodman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nobody makes me bleed my own blood! Nobody! You only won because i did a set of ten thousand squats before the fight.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 29
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Turtle darts in and clinches Williamson up against the cage.
Williamson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Turtle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turtle gets through Williamson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Turtle.
Turtle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Williamson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Williamson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turtle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turtle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williamson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turtle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Turtle pushes Williamson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williamson can't find room to land a body shot as Turtle controls the action.
#TD#
Turtle jumps into guard, dragging Williamson to the mat.
Williamson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williamson throwing strikes from guard but Turtle blocks nicely.
Turtle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Williamson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turtle is trying to keep Williamson in close.
#SUB#
Turtle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williamson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williamson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turtle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williamson forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turtle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williamson is working away from the top position though.
Williamson thows a huge punch but Turtle dodges it nicely.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Williamson is trying to control the action in half guard but Turtle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turtle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Williamson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turtle trying to hold on to Williamson's head to control him but Williamson postures up.
Williamson is controlling the pace.
Turtle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Williamson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Turtle is looking to improve his position.
Turtle has his hands clasped together around Williamson's back. He's all about the action.
Turtle tries to roll over but Williamson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Williamson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turtle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turtle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williamson is nestled in close to Turtle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Turtle wants to improve his position but Williamson is controlling well.
Williamson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Turtle trying to control from the bottom.
Williamson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turtle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williamson is nestled in close to Turtle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Williamson thows a huge punch but Turtle dodges it nicely.
Williamson throwing shots but Turtle is blocking nicely.
Williamson is keen to just control but Turtle is a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Turtle trying to control but Williamson postures up.
Turtle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williamson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Turtle tries to roll over but Williamson keeps him under control.
Williamson working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williamson working the head and body with strikes.
Williamson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Williamson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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 War Turtle will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Turtle lands with a straight right. Williamson didn't see that one coming.
Williamson moves out of range as Turtle strikes.
Turtle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williamson.
Williamson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turtle.
Williamson moves away from the strike by Turtle.
Williamson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turtle defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1##TD2#
Williamson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Heath Williamson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turtle gets back to half guard.
Turtle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williamson.
Williamson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Turtle to regain full guard.
Williamson throwing strikes from guard but Turtle blocks nicely.
Williamson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Williamson is working Turtle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turtle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williamson's guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williamson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Williamson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Williamson wants to stand up but Turtle is controlling him.
Williamson pulls Turtle in close to his closed guard and prevents Turtle from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turtle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williamson pulls Turtle in close to his closed guard and prevents Turtle from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turtle trying to control the position from guard on top but Williamson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turtle throwing strikes but missing.
Turtle controlling from the top position. #T3#
Turtle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williamson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turtle trying to control but Williamson is working from the bottom.
Turtle won't allow Williamson to sweep him here.
Turtle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turtle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williamson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turtle won't allow Williamson to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williamson misses with a body punch
and Turtle counters with a stiff right hand.
Williamson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turtle counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Williamson is rocked!
Turtle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williamson is still on wobbly legs! Can Turtle finish him?
Nice straight punches there by Turtle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turtle.
Turtle is stalking Williamson. Williamson circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Turtle, and it's lights out! Williamson really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). War Turtle! |
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Event:
FCL - 29
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Tranny Savage checks the leg kick.
Tranny Savage tries to counter with a takedown but Gray is quick to defend against it.
Gray throws a body kick that misses.
Gray swings for the body but Tranny Savage moves out of range.
Gray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tranny Savage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Gray backs away, Tranny Savage returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tranny Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gray misses with a hook
and Tranny Savage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gray goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gray falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Tranny Savage counters with a right hand that sends Gray tumbling to the canvas! Can Tranny Savage finish him? He dives into Gray's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#Gray is rocked!
Tranny Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tranny Savage postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Gray covers up, he's hurt! Tranny Savage keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Tranny Savage and the ref steps in to end the fight! Tranny Savage can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Maam Tranny Savage!
An out of breath Macho Maam Tranny Savage thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 299 Thumb vs Bar
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
San gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
San pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now San is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB#
San 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: San (2) vs (2) Hunt
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
San is looking to sweep but instead, Hunt has passed into half guard.
San wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hunt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (5) Hunt
San is working to get back to half guard.
San regains half guard.
San is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
San tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (8) Hunt
San is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt controlling from mount. #T4#
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
San gets back to half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San wants to control but Hunt passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (11) Hunt
Hunt is staying tight to San's torso, preventing him from escaping.
San is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Hunt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hunt prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt gets to mount! San was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: San (2) vs (13) Hunt
San tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
San regains half guard.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
San makes his way to full guard. A much better position for San.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
San gets full guard.#SUB#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
San has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hunt 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 San. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (16) Hunt
San is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Hunt taking a breather here.
San is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
San is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hunt is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: San (2) vs (18) Hunt
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt avoids the attempt from San to control.
Hunt controlling from mount. #T9#
San is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
San is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt avoids the attempt from San to control.
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt tries to control but San wriggling away.
San is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hunt looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
San sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T11#
San manages to get to full guard.
San has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
San working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
San keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.#T12#
Hunt is looking to advance position but San won't allow it.
Well, if Hunt 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.
San wants to get back to full guard.
San wants to get back to full guard but Hunt has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (21) Hunt
Hunt content just to control the position here.
San is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
San really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt controlling his opponent.
San regains half guard.#T14#
San wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (24) Hunt
San can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
San is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 24 to 2.
Post fight, Mike Hunt took to the microphone: 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 300 Elvul vs Chai
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 16 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Borgia darts in and clinches Hlervu up against the cage.
Hlervu looking for a takedown.
Hlervu can't get the takedown.
Borgia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Borgia is pressed up against the cage. Hlervu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Borgia down to the mat. Borgia 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 Tendren Hlervu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hlervu looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Borgia
Hlervu tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Hlervu stands and throws Borgia's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Borgia
Borgia tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Hlervu swings around for an armbar but Borgia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hlervu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (5) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Hlervu is retaining full guard.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving.
Hlervu looking for a sweep. Not yet Hlervu, not yet.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Borgia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borgia trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hlervu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borgia controls the pace.
Hlervu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borgia manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (7) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia is pulling down on Hlervu's head. It's preventing any offense from Hlervu, at least for the moment.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Borgia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borgia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Borgia working for a triangle but Hlervu defends it easily.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass. #T5#
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia is pulling down on Hlervu's head. It's preventing any offense from Hlervu, at least for the moment.
Borgia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Borgia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hlervu preventing the sweep.
Borgia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hlervu passes Borgia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Borgia is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
Hlervu is looking to advance position but Borgia won't allow it. #T7#
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia gets full guard.
Borgia trying to keep a closed guard but Hlervu is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Borgia managing to control the position.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Hlervu controlling him for the moment.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia pulls Hlervu in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Borgia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hlervu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Borgia desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Borgia trying to control here.
Hlervu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (10) vs (2) Borgia#T10#
Borgia tries to hold on but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu tries to control but Borgia wriggling away.
Hlervu avoids the attempt from Borgia to control.
Hlervu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borgia is looking to escape. #T11#
Borgia regains half guard.
Borgia is trying to control but Hlervu passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (13) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hlervu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hlervu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Borgia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hlervu is working hard here to advance position.
Borgia tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.#T13#
Borgia wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy.
Borgia manages to get to full guard.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Borgia working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Hlervu trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hlervu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (13) vs (4) Borgia
Hlervu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (15) vs (4) Borgia
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia 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: Hlervu (15) vs (6) Borgia
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Tendren Hlervu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 301 Feet vs Ottke
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ieyasu tries to close the distance and clinch but Itinya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Itinya closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Itinya is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ieyasu can't fight it off and eventually Itinya manages to take the fight to the floor. Ieyasu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (0) Ieyasu
Ieyasu wants to sweep here but Itinya controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Ieyasu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Itinya has passed into half guard!
Ieyasu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ieyasu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Itinya jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (5) vs (0) Ieyasu
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ieyasu wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Itinya has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Ieyasu's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Ieyasu is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Itinya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Stix Itinya!
Stix Itinya thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 301 Feet vs Ottke
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Gomes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (0) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes controlling the action here.
Doe is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes prevents Doe from improving his position.#T1#
Doe is pressing down on Gomes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gomes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Doe 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.
Doe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomes is fighting to break Doe's control of his arms but Doe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Gomes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Doe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doe pulls Gomes in close to his closed guard and prevents Gomes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Doe wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Doe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Doe looking to control.
Doe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doe keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Doe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Gomes 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.
Doe keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass. #T5#
Gomes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Doe working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Doe wants to sweep but no luck.
Doe being controlled here, momentarily.
Doe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (2) Gomes
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Gomes pulls Doe in close to prevent any damage.
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Gomes is pulling down on Doe's head. It's preventing any offense from Doe, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (4) Gomes#T8#
Gomes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Doe pulls Gomes in to control the position.
Doe looking for a sweep. Not yet Doe, not yet.
Gomes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gomes.#T9#
Doe pulls Gomes in to control the position.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (2) vs (7) Gomes
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doe prevents Gomes from moving into mount.
Doe seems a little lost for a moment, as Gomes dominates the positioning.
Doe wants to control but Gomes postures up.#T10#
Doe is looking for a sweep.
Doe is trying to control Gomes's posture but Gomes avoids it.
Doe is looking to reverse the position.
Gomes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Doe tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position. #T11#
Doe is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes working away.
Doe tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
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.
Doe prevents Gomes from moving into mount.
Doe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Gomes just content to control the position.
Well,Doe is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Doe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
Doe stops Gomes from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here as Gomes stalls from top position.
Doe is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Doe trying to remain calm as Gomes controls from the top position.
Doe is trying to control Gomes's posture but Gomes avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 7 to 2.
Ronaldo Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 301 Feet vs Ottke
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
McCain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCain stops a takedown attempt from Reed.
#TD2#
Reed lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Reed
Reed is controlling the pace.
McCain controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Reed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCain defends it well. #T1#
McCain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reed's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (4) vs (2) Reed
Reed tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reed tries to control McCain's body but McCain pushes him off. Reed squirms to his side and now McCain has his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCain (7) vs (2) Reed
Reed tries to escape but McCain has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Reed trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Reed rolls, trying to escape but McCain keeps control of the position.
McCain trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Reed doesn't escape.
Reed tries to break free.
#T2#
Reed is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
McCain is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Reed trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McCain controlling from the back.
Reed can't escape the position.
McCain controls the position.#T3#
Reed tries to escape but McCain has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Reed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from McCain's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Reed actively working from the bottom here.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Reed manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Reed has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCain 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 Reed. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (10) vs (2) Reed
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Reed tries to improve position but can't.
Reed sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCain in particular looking to stall.
Reed is pressing down on McCain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCain is fighting to break Reed's control of his arms but Reed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
McCain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Reed has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McCain should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Reed has tightened it up now! McCain should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommy Reed!
Our winner, Tommy Reed, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
FCL - 28
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Helmsley scores with a head kick. Herpes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Herpes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Helmsley throws a big shot that misses.
Helmsley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Reginald Helmsley has been cut.#CL2#
Helmsley clinches.
Herpes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Helmsley stalls.
Herpes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Helmsley prevents Herpes from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Herpes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helmsley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Helmsley tries to clinch up but Herpes circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Herpes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Herpes swings for the body but Helmsley moves out of range.
Helmsley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Helmsley throws a head kick but Herpes moves out of range.
Herpes catches Helmsley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Herpes.
Herpes loads up on a big right hand but Helmsley slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Herpes cracks Helmsley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Helmsley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Herpes finish him?
Herpes misses with a straight left.
Helmsley throws a solid leg kick but Herpes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Helmsley.
Helmsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herpes.
Herpes loads up on a big right hand but Helmsley slips the punch.#T1#
Helmsley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD#
Herpes drops Helmsley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Helmsley looks back up at him and smiles so Herpes waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Helmsley is rocked!
Herpes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helmsley is still on wobbly legs! Can Herpes finish him?
Herpes lands an uppercut, right on the button! Helmsley tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Space Herpes!
Space Herpes retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Space Herpes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
FCL - 28
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Hugga lands a nice shot that snaps Twist's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Tony Twist has been cut.
Hugga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Twist moves away.
Twist misses with an uppercut.
Hugga seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hugga throws a body shot but no joy.
Twist looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hugga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hugga throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Twist counter with a right hand.
Twist takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hugga moves away from the strike by Twist.
Hugga connects with a right hand. Twist shakes it off.
Twist throws a series of punches but Hugga moves out of range. #KD#
Hugga cracks Twist with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hugga has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Twist to stand back up!#ROC#Twist is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Are you kidding me?! Hugga ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Twist clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Imma Hugga! |
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Event:
FCL - 28
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Haalvisto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salad doesn't seem phased though.
Salad ducks under a wild hook from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Salad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haalvisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salad.
Salad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haalvisto stalks Salad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Salad's face. Salad staggers backwards, shaken.
Haalvisto avoids the head kick by Salad.
#KD2#
Salad drops Haalvisto with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Haalvisto looks back up at him and smiles so Salad waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Haalvisto is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salad lands a brutal uppercut that launches Haalvisto off his feet! Haalvisto tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tater Salad!
A relieved looking Tater Salad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Pekka Haalvisto was interviewed post fight and said 'f$$$$$$ck!!!!!'. |
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Event:
FCL - 27
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1#
MyCock misses with a hook. Zayan ducked under it nicely.
MyCock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by MyCock.
Zayan's coach down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zayan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
MyCock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MyCock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zayan looks winded!
MyCock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
MyCock feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zayan sprawling to the canvas! Zayan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can MyCock finish him?!
#ROC#Zayan is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MyCock cracks Zayan with a left hook right on the temple and Zayan goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! MyCock lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Zayan is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Holdin MyCock!
Post fight, Holdin MyCock took to the microphone: 'I beat up a retard today. Hopefully my next opponent is more worthy.
You Will Never Stop Holdin MyCock!!!'.
In defeat, Radd Zayan stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is one-sided, the game is fixed!!! it's all game programming manipulation. I got robbed!!!'. |
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