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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
FCL - 27
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Dukes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dukes jabs Chang right on the nose. Chang blinks but takes it well.
Chang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dukes throws a series of punches but Chang moves out of range. #KD#
Dukes lands a left and a right that send Chang crashing to the mat, dazed. Dukes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Chang is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Davis Chang has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang is aggressively charging in as Dukes backs up avoiding any damage. Dukes tosses out a jab and Chang runs right into it face first! Chang is out cold! Dukes dropped down on all fours and is barking in Chang's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Dukes!
Johnny Dukes took some time post fight to say the following; 'The belt is staying with me.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 20
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Chang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dukes.
#TD#
Chang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dukes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang slips a straight right by Dukes.
Dukes takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Chang manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dukes on his heels. He'll look to pass Dukes's guard now, I'm sure.
Dukes keeping full guard, as Chang tries to pass.
Chang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Chang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukes looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dukes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dukes looks to land a left hand but Chang moved out of range nicely.
Dukes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab from Dukes.
Chang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dukes.
Chang shoots for a double leg takedown but Dukes sprawls well. He's pushed Chang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dukes circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davis Chang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Chang feints and as Dukes raises his hands in defense, Chang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dukes trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Dukes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chang has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Chang trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Chang 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.
Chang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chang is looking to pass Dukes's guard but actually Dukes recovers to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chang is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Dukes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dukes throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Dukes looks to move away, Chang throws a big counter combo but Dukes just gets out of the way.#TD#
Chang gets the takedown into side control.
Chang trying to control the action but Dukes is working from the bottom.
Chang advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Chang swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dukes is now in Chang's guard. A big mistake from Chang there, giving up the dominant position!
Chang pulls Dukes in close to his closed guard and prevents Dukes from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes throws an elbow that misses. Chang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dukes's guard. Nice move by Chang!#REVR#
Davis Chang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Chang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chang passes Dukes's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dukes is trying to control but can't.
Dukes is trying to escape back to his feet but Chang uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Chang moves into full mount! #SUB#
Chang is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dukes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dukes!
Chang 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.#T3#
Dukes throwing strikes but missing.
Chang controlling Dukes's posture. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dukes throwing strikes from guard but Chang blocks nicely. #SUB#
Dukes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dukes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chang is adopting a defensive guard.
Dukes looking to sit in guard and control but Chang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Chang dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Chang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Dukes is defending against the submission attempts here by Chang.
Dukes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Chang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dukes has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chang looking for a submission but Dukes manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T1#
Chang forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Chang seems to be working for a kimura but Dukes defends the submission attempt.
Chang controlling the pace. #SUB#
Chang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Chang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dukes for as long as he can get away with.
Chang prevents Dukes from improving his position.
Chang content to control rather than advance.
Chang wants to pass the guard but Dukes is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dukes throws a leg kick which misses Chang's front leg but catches the back leg as Chang tries to avoid it.
Eli Dukes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dukes swivels and escapes.
Eli Dukes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Chang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chang lands in his opponent's guard.
Dukes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chang dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVB##SUB#
Chang is trying to get an arm triangle but Dukes is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis Chang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davis Chang! |
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Event:
SSG 286 Bar vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Alex Pereira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Desmodium Denari!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Pereira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pereira (0) vs (2) Denari
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pereira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Denari is aware though and is defending well.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Denari from controlling successfully.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Pereira is keeping the position.#SUB#
Pereira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Denari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Denari drops back looking for a leg! Pereira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pereira manages to kick Denari off! Denari jumps back into Pereira's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denari is looking to advance position but Pereira has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pereira (4) vs (2) Denari#SUB#
Denari defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pereira. #T1##SUB#
Pereira working for a submission but Denari is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Denari defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pereira.
Pereira trying to control but Denari is having none of it.
Pereira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Denari is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Denari manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pereira passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (7) vs (2) Denari
Denari can't escape the position.
Pereira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Pereira looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Denari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pereira fails to take his opponent's back.
Pereira controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Pereira wants to finish this one by submission but Denari is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pereira. #SUB#
Pereira working for a submission but Denari is keeping him at bay.
Denari tries to reverse the position but Pereira maintains control.#SUB#
Pereira has control of Denari's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Denari regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Denari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Pereira trying to control but Denari is having none of it. #SUB#
Pereira with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Denari tries to improve his position but instead Pereira has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pereira (10) vs (2) Denari
Denari can't escape the position.
Denari turns into Pereira and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (10) vs (4) Denari
Pereira working a defensive guard here.
Denari trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Pereira has his foot on Denari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Denari works his way back into a safe position though.
Pereira controls Denari momentarily but Denari frees himself. #SUB#
Pereira is looking for a triangle but Denari pushes his legs off easily.
Pereira is trying to keep Denari in close.
Pereira wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pereira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Denari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Pereira has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Denari should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pereira has tightened it up now! Denari should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Pereira! |
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Event:
SSG 283 Rhodeo vs Hall
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Alex Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ronan Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harvey keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harvey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Harvey ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Harvey sprawls and moves away.
Harvey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harvey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alex Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronan Harvey.
Silva tries to clinch there but Harvey circles away.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Harvey shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harvey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Harvey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harvey after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Harvey has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Harvey pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Harvey dives into Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Harvey#SUB#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harvey is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Silva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harvey has picked Silva up and slammed him! Silva can't keep hold of the triangle and Harvey manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Harvey
Silva wants to control but Harvey postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Harvey has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harvey moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2##SUB2#
Harvey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva wants to control but Harvey postures up.
Harvey happy to just control the position for now.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T3#
Harvey advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (0) vs (7) Harvey
Harvey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva tries to hold on but Harvey pushes him away. #T4#
Harvey prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Harvey is looking to work his way around to Silva's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Harvey looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Harvey controlling from mount.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harvey with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T5#
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Harvey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Harvey's attempts to control the action.
Silva could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Harvey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Silva gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harvey has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (10) Harvey
Harvey fails to take his opponent's back.
Silva wants to control but Harvey is having none of it.#T7#
Harvey pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harvey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Harvey wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Silva holds on, trying desperately to control.#SUB2#
Harvey looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T8#
Harvey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva has given up his back. Will we see Harvey going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Silva (0) vs (13) Harvey
Harvey is not going to allow Silva to sit and survive in this position.
Harvey controls the position.
Harvey gets his hands free as Silva looks to control. #T9#
Silva tries to escape but Harvey has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Harvey is not going to allow Silva to sit and survive in this position.
Harvey wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Silva is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Silva is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to control the action but Harvey just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Silva trying to survive by controlling the hands. #SUB2#
Silva defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Harvey is not going to allow Silva to sit and survive in this position.
Silva can't escape the position.
Silva trying to control but not successfully. #T11#
Harvey is riding his opponent, not letting Silva buck him off.
Silva holding on to Harvey's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Harvey just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
It looks like Harvey 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.#SUB2#
Harvey working for the choke. #T12#
What can Silva do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
A lull in the action here.
Silva trying to control the hands but Harvey won't let him.
Silva is really stuck here.
Harvey is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Silva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Harvey has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Harvey gets his hands free as Silva looks to control. #SUB2#
Harvey looking for the choke but no joy.
Silva just trying to survive but Harvey is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14#
Harvey is riding his opponent, not letting Silva buck him off.
Silva just trying to survive but Harvey is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Silva is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Harvey.
#SUB2#
Harvey is persistently looking for the submission but Silva is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Harvey is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Silva has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harvey keeps control of the position easily here as Silva tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey wins on points by 13 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 280 Nutz vs McCain
Date: Mar 17, 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 2 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Clayton Price!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Robinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Price. Price gets slowly back to his feet.
Price shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Price's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Price shoots in but Robinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Declan Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayton Price.#TD2#
Price scores with a takedown into Robinson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (0) vs (2) Price
Price stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Price trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price preventing the sweep. #T1#
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson trying to control the position here.
Price wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in New York Public Gym inform me that Price has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Robinson pulls Price in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Price not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robinson holds on and takes a little breather.
Price controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Price looking to pass the guard.
Robinson is trying to keep Price in close.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Robinson wants to improve his position but instead Price has moved into half guard.
Robinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Robinson has Price pulled in close to control his posture.
Price content to stall in guard here.
Price stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.#T4#
Robinson is pulling down on Price's head. It's preventing any offense from Price, at least for the moment.
Price looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Price trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Price pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T5#
Robinson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Robinson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Outlier Boxing & MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Price is controlling the pace.
Robinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Price is working away from the top position though.
Robinson is refusing to be controlled, as Price sits in half guard.
Robinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully. #T6#
Robinson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Price has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (0) vs (5) Price
Price has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Robinson (0) vs (7) Price
Robinson tries to reverse the position but Price maintains control.#SUB2#
Price is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Robinson is surviving well by controlling Price's body position as best he can.
Robinson tries to hold on but Price pushes him away.
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Price jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Robinson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Robinson tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Robinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (7) Price
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Price knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Price moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Price wants to control the position but Robinson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Price is defending well.
Price wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
Price is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Robinson is staying active.
Robinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T8#
Robinson controlling the action here.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Price defends it.
Price moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Price not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson advances to half guard.
Robinson not doing much here.
#T9#
Price is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Price is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Price regains full guard. Nicely done.
Price is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Price had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Price seems keen to control Robinson's posture.#T10#
Price working a defensive guard here.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Price swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Price seems keen to control Robinson's posture.#SUB2#
Price escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Price keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Price keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Price has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Price keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Price looking to control.
#SUB2#
Price looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Price swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Price bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (9) Price#T13#
Robinson trying to control the position.
Price is fighting to break Robinson's control of his arms but Robinson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Price trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (9) Price#T14#
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Price.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving. #SUB2#
Price had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Price is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (11) Price
And that's the end of the fight!
Price wins on points by 11 to 4. |
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Event:
FCL - 14
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Lazar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chang tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We've been hearing that Lazar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chang swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Chang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chang tries to hold on but Lazar pushes him away.
Lazar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chang's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazar is landing with some decent strikes but Chang is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chang holds on for dear life.
Lazar with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Lazar with a couple of short strikes.
Lazar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lazar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lazar with good strikes from the mount here!
Lazar raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lazar lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Chang! Lazar sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Chang and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zoltan Lazar! |
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Event:
SSG 277 Finn vs McCain
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Alex Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gyatso Tsering!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Silva clinches. #TD#
Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Tsering
Tsering is looking to improve his position.
Tsering won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Tsering is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tsering is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Silva 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.
#SUB2#
Tsering looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tsering has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Tsering looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Silva wants to pass to mount but Tsering is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Tsering is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Tsering actively working from the bottom here.
Tsering looks winded!
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tsering knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Tsering is defending well.
Tsering 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.
Silva passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (0) Tsering
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Tsering is looking to get to half guard.
Silva wants to take Tsering's back here but Tsering is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Silva moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Silva (8) vs (0) Tsering
Tsering tries to escape the position.
Silva biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Tsering is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tsering is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Silva off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Silva is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Silva working for the choke. #T3#
Tsering is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tsering keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Tsering is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tsering is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tsering fending off the submission attempt from Silva.
Silva biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Silva looking to break Tsering's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tsering remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Silva will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Silva biding his time, looking for the opening.
Silva is trying to stick to Tsering's back but Tsering is turning into Silva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Silva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tsering. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (8) vs (2) Tsering#T4##SUB#
Tsering avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Tsering drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tsering jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsering gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tsering slips nicely into half guard.
Tsering wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva seems keen to control Tsering's posture.#T5##SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Tsering drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (10) vs (2) Tsering#SUB2#
Tsering has an active guard here but Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva controlling the pace.
Tsering is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (13) vs (2) Tsering
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsering tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tsering sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6##SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tsering has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva is taking a breather. Tsering 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.#SUB2#
Tsering looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Tsering defends the submission attempt.
Silva is controlling the pace.
#T7##SUB2#
Tsering looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is taking a breather. Tsering 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.
Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tsering! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (16) vs (2) Tsering#T8##SUB#
Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Tsering is in no mood to give up.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Tsering 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.#SUB2#
Tsering looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva moves into full mount! Tsering won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (19) vs (2) Tsering
Silva controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Tsering is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tsering has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tsering manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tsering sees it coming and defends easily.#T10##SUB#
Silva is working for a kimura but Tsering is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva wants to control but Tsering is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Tsering looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva controlling the action here. #SUB#
Silva is working for a kimura but Tsering is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Tsering looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tsering doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva. #SUB#
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (22) vs (2) Tsering
Tsering is trying to escape the position but Silva is controlling the position. #T12#
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tsering's legs.
Tsering tries to improve position but can't.
Tsering is still trying to improve position.
Silva controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tsering is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Silva 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 Tsering's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura but Tsering is defending well.
Tsering is trying to get back to half guard.
Tsering being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Tsering is defending well.
Tsering tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Silva just content to control the position.
Tsering tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tsering stops Silva from passing to mount.
Silva in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tsering is not content to let Silva control the position. #SUB#
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Tsering is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsering is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 22 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 279 Hunt vs Vilmat
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Braylen Marshall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Alex Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Pereira pushes Marshall up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Pereira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Pereira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Marshall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pereira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marshall (0) vs (2) Pereira
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Pereira stopping the sweep attempt from Marshall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Pereira drops back looking for a leg! Marshall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marshall manages to kick Pereira off! Pereira jumps back into Marshall's guard.
Marshall is trying to control the position but Pereira postures up.
Pereira slips nicely into half guard.
Marshall wants to sweep but Pereira has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (0) vs (5) Pereira
Marshall tries to buck Pereira off but Pereira is having none of it.#SUB2#
Pereira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Pereira has hold of Marshall's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Marshall tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pereira cranks the arm and Marshall screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Marshall, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alex Pereira! |
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Event:
SSG 279 Hunt vs Vilmat
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Tervur Braven! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Clayton Price!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Price shoots in for a takedown but Braven shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Price looks for a takedown but Braven sprawls well.#TD#
Braven looking to score a takedown here. Price is defending well but Braven drives through and ends up in Price's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Braven (2) vs (0) Price
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price is pulling down on Braven's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braven tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
Price is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Price tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price is trying to hold Braven in close to prevent damage but Braven has managed to pass into half guard.
Braven wants to control but Price is keeping him busy.
Price trying to hold on to Braven's head to control him but Braven postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Braven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Price is just riding it out for now. Braven eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Price looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Braven 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.
Price is concentrating on defense, preventing Braven from advancing position. #T2#
Price gets full guard.
Braven controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Braven trying to control but Price is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Price working for a triangle but Braven defends it easily.
Braven trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Braven pushing down on Price's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Price is trying to control but can't.
Braven works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Braven (5) vs (0) Price
We've been hearing that Braven has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Price is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Price tries to hold on but Braven pushes him away.
Price is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4##SUB#
Braven goes for an armbar but Price turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Price. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braven (5) vs (2) Price
Price trying to control but Braven is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Price thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Braven keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Braven looking to control.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Braven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Braven wants to sweep but no luck.
Braven keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass. #SUB#
Braven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Price is aware though and is defending well.
Price advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Braven (5) vs (5) Price#SUB2#
Price goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Braven rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Price's guard! Nice work there by Braven! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braven (7) vs (5) Price#SUB2#
Braven got a little sloppy there for a moment and Price has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Braven has managed to get both his arms back between Price's legs - danger averted.#T6#
Braven passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Braven (10) vs (5) Price
Price tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Braven presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Braven (12) vs (5) Price
Braven avoids the attempt from Price to control.#SUB#
Braven goes for an armbar but Price turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Price. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braven (12) vs (7) Price#SUB#
Price avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7#
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Braven swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Braven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braven 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: Braven (14) vs (7) Price
Price keeping control of the position.
Braven trying to advance position but Price counters by regaining guard. #T8##SUB2#
Price looking for a guillotine here but Braven defends easily.
Braven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Price has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Price looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Braven passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Braven (17) vs (7) Price
Price is looking for a sweep.
Price wants to control but Braven postures up.#T9#
Price manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Price trying to hold on to Braven's head to control him but Braven postures up.
#SUB#
Braven is working for a submission of some sort.
Price trying to hold on to Braven's head to control him but Braven postures up.
Braven wants to advance to full mount but Price doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T10#
Price pulls Braven in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Price looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Braven passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Braven (20) vs (7) Price
Price is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Braven off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Braven (20) vs (11) Price#SUB2#
Braven showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Price has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Braven is in real trouble here. Price gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Braven is tapping out! Price wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Clayton Price! |
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Event:
SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Alec Lynch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Alex Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lynch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pereira defends well and Lynch ends up having to push Pereira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lynch tries to pull guard but Pereira holds him up against the cage and eventually Lynch drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Pereira has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lynch clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lynch (0) vs (4) Pereira
Lynch tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Pereira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lynch can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lynch showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Pereira working for a choke but Lynch is defending well. #T1#
Lynch tries to roll but Pereira sticks to his back.
Lynch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Pereira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lynch is in bad spot here.
Lynch breaks Pereira's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynch (2) vs (4) Pereira#SUB2#
Pereira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lynch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Pereira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynch defends it easily.#T2#
Pereira pulls Lynch in to control the position.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pereira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pereira trying to get back to full guard but Lynch takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynch (5) vs (4) Pereira
Pereira wants to hold on but Lynch pushes him away.#T3#
Lynch prevents Pereira from getting the reversal.
Lynch avoids the attempt from Pereira to control.
Pereira can't escape the position.
Lynch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pereira is looking to escape.
Lynch pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pereira wants to hold on but Lynch pushes him away.
Lynch fails to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Pereira tries to hold on but Lynch postures up.#SUB#
Lynch is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pereira to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pereira shrugs it off. #SUB#
Lynch swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pereira is now in Lynch's guard. A big mistake from Lynch there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynch (5) vs (6) Pereira
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lynch is looking for a triangle but Pereira pushes his legs off easily.
#T5#
Lynch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lynch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pereira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pereira drops back looking for a leg! Lynch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lynch manages to kick Pereira off! Pereira jumps back into Lynch's guard.
Pereira tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynch is retaining full guard. #T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lynch is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynch (7) vs (6) Pereira
Lynch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynch (10) vs (6) Pereira
Pereira is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lynch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pereira is just riding it out for now. Lynch eventually gives up the hold.
Lynch wants to free his trapped foot but Pereira is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Pereira is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lynch is tapping! Great win for Pereira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Pereira! |
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Event:
SSG 272 Hunt vs Edison
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Alex Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Silva has Snake up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Snake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva looks to clinch #TD2#
and Snake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva (0) vs (4) Snake
Silva could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva prevents Snake from moving into mount. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva wants to control but Snake postures up.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva has one of Snake's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Silva struggling a bit here.#T2#
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Snake is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Snake wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Snake advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (0) vs (6) Snake
Silva tries to lock up and control but Snake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Snake trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Snake is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Snake content just to control the position here.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Snake's attempts to control the action.
Snake controlling his opponent.
Silva has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Snake's lack of action.
#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva has his hands clasped together around Snake's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Snake wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva trying to control but Snake postures up.
Still in half guard, Snake seems content to control.
Snake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Snake is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Silva tries to get to full guard but Snake has control of the leg.
Silva trying to hold on to Snake's head to control him but Snake postures up.
Snake trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away. #SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Snake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Snake is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Silva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Snake controlling the pace.
Silva trying to hold on to Snake's head to control him but Snake postures up.
Silva is holding on to half guard well.#T7#
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Snake sits in half guard. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Snake is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva trying to control here.
#T8#
Snake trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Snake moves into full mount! Silva won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (9) Snake
Silva wants to control but Snake is having none of it.
Snake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Snake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Silva regains half guard.
Silva trying to control here.
#T10#
Silva wants to improve his position but Snake is controlling well.
Snake is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Snake trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Snake passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (12) Snake
Silva wants to control but Snake postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
It looks like Snake 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.
Silva is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Snake trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Silva tries to bench press Snake off him but Snake keeps the position.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Snake passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silva! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (0) vs (14) Snake
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Snake trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Snake wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Silva controls the position.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Snake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Snake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Snake fails to move to back control.
Snake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva stops Snake from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Snake wants to take Silva's back here but Silva is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake wins on points by 14 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 270 Hunt vs Takeshi
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Alex Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Wellington closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pereira to the mat! Pereira manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wellington (2) vs (0) Pereira
Wellington works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Pereira looking for submissions off his back.
Pereira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Wellington is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Pereira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wellington pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington is trying to control the action in half guard but Pereira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Wellington 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellington wants to free his trapped foot but Pereira is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Wellington takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pereira is in trouble now - Wellington has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (5) vs (0) Pereira#SUB#
Wellington is working for a guillotine from mount but Pereira frees his head quite easily.
Wellington prevents Pereira from getting the reversal.
Wellington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wellington manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pereira to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wellington (8) vs (0) Pereira#T2#
Wellington not allowing Pereira to control his hands.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pereira rolls, trying to escape but Wellington keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Wellington looking to break Pereira's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pereira remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wellington will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Pereira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wellington tries to get the hooks in deep but Pereira pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Wellington is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pereira has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pereira is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wellington off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Wellington working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pereira wants to control his opponent's hands but Wellington gets his hands free. #T3#
Pereira rolls, trying to escape but Wellington keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Wellington is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pereira tries to roll but Wellington sticks to his back.
Pereira trying to control the action but Wellington just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Wellington working for the choke.
Pereira looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Pereira is really stuck here.
Pereira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Wellington looking for the RNC.
Pereira tries to break free.
#SUB#
Wellington is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Pereira right now.
Pereira just trying to survive but Wellington is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Wellington working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pereira tries to roll but Wellington sticks to his back.
#T5##SUB#
Pereira is trying to defend against the choke here but Wellington has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Wellington Tightens the hold and Pereira taps out furiously! Wellington displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chad Wellington! |
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Event:
SSG 265 Thumb vs Cap
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Alex Silva!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Silva instigates a clinch.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Silva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (0) vs (2) Silva
Robinson wants to control but Silva passes easily into half guard.
Silva wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robinson (4) vs (2) Silva
Silva trying to control the hands but Robinson won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Robinson is looking for the choke from the back position but Silva is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Silva right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Silva trying to control the action but Robinson just sinks the hooks in.
Robinson wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.#SUB#
Silva is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Robinson gets his way!
Robinson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Silva trying to control the action but Robinson just sinks the hooks in.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva trying to control the hands but Robinson won't let him. #T2##SUB#
Robinson is looking for the choke from the back position but Silva is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Robinson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Robinson keeps control of the position.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Robinson controlling the position well here. Silva rolled but Robinson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Robinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Silva breaks Robinson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (4) Silva
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is looking to advance position but Robinson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robinson (8) vs (4) Silva
We've been informed that Silva has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Robinson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Silva tries to hold on but Robinson postures up.#T4#
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Robinson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Robinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva tries to hold on but Robinson pushes him away. #SUB#
Robinson has control of Silva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silva regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silva tries to hold on but Robinson pushes him away.
Robinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Robinson tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Robinson looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robinson is looking to work his way around to Silva's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Silva tries to hold on but Robinson postures up.
Silva tries to reverse the position but Robinson maintains control.#T6#
Silva wants to hold on but Robinson pushes him away.
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva tries to hold on but Robinson postures up.
Silva reaches up to try and control the position but Robinson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Silva rolls and tries to escape and now Robinson has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Robinson (11) vs (4) Silva
Robinson is trying to stick to Silva's back but Silva is turning into Robinson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Robinson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silva. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (11) vs (6) Silva
Robinson managing to control the position.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard. #T7##SUB#
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Robinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.#SUB#
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson looking to control.
Silva advances to half guard.
Silva controlling the action here.#T8#
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Outlier Martial Arts NY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson gets full guard.
Robinson has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage. #T9#
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Robinson controlling Silva's posture.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Silva passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robinson (15) vs (6) Silva#SUB#
Silva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Robinson's arms.
Robinson trying to control.#SUB#
Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Robinson.
Silva trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Silva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robinson controlling his opponent.
Silva tries to hold on but Robinson pushes him away.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Robinson's attempts to control the action.
Silva tries to hold on but Robinson pushes him away. #T12##SUB#
Robinson looking to secure an arm triangle but Silva defends it well.
Silva 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: Robinson (15) vs (8) Silva
Silva wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson 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.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (17) vs (8) Silva#T13#
Silva is trying to keep Robinson in close.
#SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Robinson 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 Silva. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (20) vs (8) Silva
Silva tries to control but Robinson manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Robinson (23) vs (8) Silva
A lull in the action here.
#T14#
Silva just trying to survive but Robinson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Robinson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Silva's body.
Silva trying to control the position but Robinson manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Robinson looking to break Silva's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Silva remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Robinson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Silva is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Robinson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Robinson keeps control of the position.
Robinson not allowing Silva to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson takes the fight on points by 23 to 8.
A relieved looking Declan Robinson 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:
SSG 267 Doe vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Clayton Price! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Price will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Engine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Price has a takedown stuffed.
Engine feints the counter takedown.
Price fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Engine defends well and Price ends up having to push Engine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Engine wants a takedown.
Engine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engine looking for a takedown. #T1#
Price wants a takedown.
Price looking for a takedown.
Price is looking to take this one to the mat.
Price is trying to drag Engine to the mat but Engine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Price tries to pull guard but Engine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Price is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Engine to keep the fight standing.
Engine has Price pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Price manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Price tries to pull guard but Engine won't allow it.
#T2#
Price is trying to pull guard but Engine has him pressed against the cage.
Engine is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Engine is looking to take this one to the mat.
Price tries to pull guard but Engine won't allow it.
Price wants a takedown.
Engine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Price pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Price is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Engine to keep the fight standing.
Price jumps guard but Engine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Price is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Engine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Engine prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Price jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Engine walks away with a smile on his face. Price gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Price shoots in and drives through. Engine sprawls well.
Engine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Price tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Engine defends well and Price ends up having to push Engine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Price tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Engine smiles and moves away.
Engine stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Engine gets caught flat footed, as Price shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Price (2) vs (0) Engine
Price looking to sit in guard and control but Engine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Price (2) vs (2) Engine
Engine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Price looking to hit a scissor sweep but Engine is one step ahead there. #T4#
Engine slips nicely into half guard.
Engine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Engine 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.
Price is trying to get back to full guard.
Engine frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Price (2) vs (5) Engine#T5#
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Engine has control of Price's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Price regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Engine avoids the attempt from Price to control.
Engine prevents Price from getting the reversal.#T6#
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Price is wriggling around trying to escape.
Price might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Engine content just to control the position here.
Price tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Engine is working for a guillotine from mount but Price frees his head quite easily.
Price tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Engine controlling his opponent.
Price wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Price tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Engine controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Engine 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.
Price is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Price is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Price slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Price has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Engine is working away from the top position though.
Price tries to roll over but Engine keeps him under control.
Engine trying to control the pace. #T10##SUB#
Price has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Engine escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Engine! Score +3 for passing guard: Price (2) vs (8) Engine
Engine just content to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Price'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.
Engine gets to mount! Price was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Price (2) vs (10) Engine
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Price is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Engine.
Price is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Price working to try and regain half guard.
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Well,Price is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Engine is continuing to stall.
Price regains half guard.#T14#
Engine wants to pass to mount but Price is defending the position.
Engine is thwarting Price's attempts to control the position.
Engine trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Engine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Price has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
FCL - 6
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Dukes connects with a high kick.
Dukes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chang's head backwards.
Dukes misses with a head kick.
Dukes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chang circles away quickly and effectively.
Chang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC2#Chang is rocked!
Dukes lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Dukes!
Johnny Dukes is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
SSG 264 Ozy vs Le Boulder
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alex Pereira!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Snake gets a double leg takedown into Pereira's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Pereira
Snake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pereira keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Snake 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. #SUB2#
Pereira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snake looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pereira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Snake has picked Pereira up and slammed him! Pereira can't keep hold of the triangle and Snake manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (0) Pereira#T1#
Snake is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pereira will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pereira is looking to reverse the position.
Snake controls the position.
Pereira struggling a bit here.
Pereira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pereira keeps working.
Pereira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Snake just content to control the position. #T2#
Snake trying to control the position but Pereira is working away.
Pereira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A control attempt from Pereira but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (7) vs (0) Pereira
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira tries to reverse the position but Snake maintains control.
Snake trying to control but Pereira is having none of it.
Pereira tries to hold on but Snake pushes him away. #T3#
Snake trying to control but Pereira is having none of it.
Pereira working to try and regain half guard.
Pereira has given up his back. Will we see Snake going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (10) vs (0) Pereira
Snake tries to keep control of the position but Pereira is staying busy.
Snake is hanging on to Pereira's back as he tries to escape.
Snake is not going to allow Pereira to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Snake has the hooks in. Pereira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Snake trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Pereira right now.
Snake biding his time, controlling Pereira. #SUB#
Snake is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pereira defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pereira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
Snake controls the action.
Pereira trying to control the position but Snake manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Snake.
Pereira trying to control but not successfully.
Pereira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Snake moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (13) vs (0) Pereira
Pereira is not content to let Snake control the position. #T6#
Pereira is looking to reverse the position.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pereira keeps working.
Pereira is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Snake is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (15) vs (0) Pereira
Snake wants to control the pace but Pereira is squirming around nicely.
Snake works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (18) vs (0) Pereira
Snake wants to control but Pereira is keeping busy.#T7#
Pereira is really stuck here.
Pereira trying to control the hands but Snake won't let him.
Pereira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Snake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake trying to control.
Pereira tries to escape the position.
Snake avoiding Pereira 's attempts to control his hands. #T8##SUB#
Snake is persistently looking for the submission but Pereira is defending it well.
#SUB#
Pereira preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Snake.
Pereira trying to control the position but Snake manages to sink in the hooks.
Pereira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Snake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pereira! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (21) vs (0) Pereira
Snake looking to control but Pereira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pereira wants to control but Snake is having none of it.#T9#
Snake trying to control but Pereira is having none of it.
Snake prevents Pereira from getting the reversal.
Snake seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pereira is holding on tight.
Pereira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pereira tries to hold on but Snake pushes him away. #T10#
Pereira is looking to get to half guard.
Snake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snake controlling from the full mount.
Snake wants to take Pereira's back here but Pereira is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pereira is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Pereira wants to control but Snake is having none of it.
Snake looking to control but Pereira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pereira wants to control but Snake is having none of it.
Snake fails to move to back control. #T12#
Pereira tries to control Snake's body but Snake pushes him off. Pereira squirms to his side and now Snake has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Snake (24) vs (0) Pereira
Pereira trying to control the hands but Snake breaks the grip.
Pereira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Snake avoiding Pereira 's attempts to control his hands.
Pereira is really stuck here.
Snake avoiding Pereira 's attempts to control his hands.
Pereira wants to escape the position.
Snake controls the position.#T13#
Pereira tries to escape the position.
Snake trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pereira doesn't escape.
Snake'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.
Pereira is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Pereira defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T14#
Snake has the hooks in. Pereira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Snake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pereira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pereira keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Snake is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Pereira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake takes the fight on points by 24 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 259 Chai vs Maximus
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alex Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pereira as he avoids it easily.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Pereira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Pereira closes the distance and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Robinson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Robinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pereira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Declan Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Pereira successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Robinson is posturing up here but Pereira has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Robinson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Robinson has to tap! Slick submission there by Pereira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Pereira! |
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Event:
SSG 261 Thumb vs Gascoigne
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ronan Harvey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Clayton Price!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Price dives in for a single leg takedown but Harvey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harvey shoots in but Price avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harvey shoots in but Price avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harvey tries for a takedown but Price sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronan Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Price.#TD2#
Price drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harvey (0) vs (2) Price
Harvey working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Price drops back looking for a leg! Harvey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harvey manages to kick Price off! Price jumps back into Harvey's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey trying to keep a closed guard but Price is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Harvey keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass.
Price is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harvey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harvey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harvey is trying to keep Price in close.
#T2#
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harvey controls Price momentarily but Price frees himself.
Harvey keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass.
My spies in New York Public Gym inform me that Price has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Harvey keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Price drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harvey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harvey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harvey! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harvey (4) vs (2) Price
Price is being controlled here. #T3#
Harvey trying to control the action but Price is working from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harvey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Price is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Price can't do much from the bottom here.
Price tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Harvey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here as Harvey stalls from top position.#T4#
Price manages to get back to half guard.
Price wants to control but Harvey is keeping busy.
Harvey slows the pace down in half guard.
Price is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Price looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Harvey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Price does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Price moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harvey has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Harvey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Harvey trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harvey postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Price keeping moving, preventing Harvey from controlling successfully. #T6#
Price pulls Harvey in close to prevent any damage.
Harvey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Price looking for a sweep. Not yet Price, not yet.
Price is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Price can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harvey controls the pace.
Price trying to control the position.
#T7##SUB2#
Price working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harvey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harvey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Price has Harvey pulled in close to control his posture.
Price keeping moving, preventing Harvey from controlling successfully.
Harvey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Price working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Harvey has passed into half guard!
#T8#
Price is staying active underneath Harvey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Price tries to roll over but Harvey keeps him under control.
Harvey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Price keeps working.
Price wants to improve his position but Harvey is controlling well.
Harvey wants to free his trapped foot but Price is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Harvey is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Price is doing well to control the position and prevent Harvey from advancing to side control.
Harvey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Price does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Price has a hand on Harvey's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Harvey takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Harvey (7) vs (2) Price
Harvey avoids the attempt from Price to control.
Price is looking to get to half guard.
Price wants to hold on but Harvey pushes him away.
Harvey trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Price is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Harvey has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Harvey (10) vs (2) Price
Harvey controlling the position well here. Price rolled but Harvey kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Harvey has the hooks in. Price is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Harvey is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
A lull in the action here.
#T11#
Harvey controlling well, preventing Price from escaping the position.
Price trying to control the position but Harvey manages to sink in the hooks.
Harvey has the hooks in. Price is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Harvey gets his hands free as Price looks to control.
Price staying busy and making it hard for Harvey to control.
Harvey is not going to allow Price to sit and survive in this position.
Price is really stuck here.
Harvey tries to get the hooks in deep but Price pushed the leg off.
Price manages to reverse the position and now he's in Harvey's guard. Nice work there by Price.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harvey (10) vs (4) Price#T12#
Price wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving. #SUB#
Harvey has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Price 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 Harvey. Score +3 for passing guard: Harvey (10) vs (7) Price
Harvey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Harvey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harvey is being controlled here. #T13#
Price wants to control but Harvey is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Price is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harvey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Price is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Harvey is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Price working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T14#
Price wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harvey keeps working.
Harvey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Price is working for a kimura but Harvey is defending it quite comfortably.
Harvey wants to improve his position but Price is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey takes the fight on points by 10 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 254 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alex Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Chad Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva moves to clinch but Wellington breaks away #TD2#
and Wellington counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Wellington
Silva trying to hold on to Wellington's head to control him but Wellington postures up.
#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wellington is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington passes into side control, despite Silva's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Wellington
Silva struggling a bit here.#T1#
Silva is not content to let Wellington control the position. #SUB2#
Wellington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cozad MMA Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Silva is trying to control Wellington's posture but Wellington avoids it.
Wellington trying to control the position but Silva is working away. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wellington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva is trying to control Wellington's posture but Wellington avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Silva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Wellington works to advance to full mount. Silva defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (0) vs (7) Wellington
Wellington tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Wellington takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Silva (0) vs (10) Wellington
Wellington controls the position.
Silva prevents Wellington from getting a body triangle.#T4#
Silva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Wellington is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Silva is keeping busy.
Silva is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Silva is trying to roll into a better position but Wellington has get a rear naked choke and Silva is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chad Wellington! |
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Event:
SSG 255 Thumb vs Shaw
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Clayton Price! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Sandor CleaPain!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from CleaPain enables Price to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. CleaPain manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Price (2) vs (0) CleaPain
CleaPain has control of Price's left arm, preventing Price from doing any damage.
Price advances to half guard. #SUB#
Price is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and CleaPain defends it well. #SUB#
Price is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
CleaPain tries to roll over but Price keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Price is looking for submissions but instead, CleaPain has regained full guard.
#SUB#
Price drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but CleaPain manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Price has CleaPain in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Price (2) vs (2) CleaPain#T1##SUB#
Price is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.
Price trying to control the position.
#T2#
Price might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Price wants to sweep here but CleaPain controlling him for the moment.
CleaPain wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.#SUB2#
CleaPain is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB#
Price is looking for a triangle but CleaPain pushes his legs off easily.
Price looking for a sweep. Not yet Price, not yet. #SUB#
Price is looking for a triangle but CleaPain pushes his legs off easily.
Price is controlling CleaPain's posture.#SUB2#
CleaPain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Price is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Price has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Price (4) vs (2) CleaPain#T4#
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Price looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Price (4) vs (4) CleaPain
Price is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
CleaPain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and CleaPain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Price'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.
CleaPain stopping the sweep attempt from Price.#T5#
Price controlling the position.#SUB2#
CleaPain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and CleaPain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Price wants to hit a sweep here but CleaPain passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Price there! Score +3 for passing guard: Price (4) vs (7) CleaPain
Price regains half guard.#T6#
Price is trying to control but can't.
Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Price keeping hold of CleaPain's head, controlling as best he can.
Price trying to hold on to CleaPain's head to control him but CleaPain postures up.
Price trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but CleaPain manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Price (4) vs (10) CleaPain#T7#
Price is looking to improve his position but CleaPain isn't that keen on the idea.
Price tries to hold on but CleaPain postures up.
Price is looking to get to half guard.
Price gets back to half guard.
Price tries to roll over but CleaPain keeps him under control.#T8#
Price is working hard here to advance position.
Price slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Price wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and CleaPain is now in half guard. #SUB#
Price actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Price looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
CleaPain is looking for a kimura here.
#T9##SUB2#
CleaPain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Price works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Price is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. CleaPain is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
CleaPain drops back looking for a leg! Price is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Price manages to kick CleaPain off! CleaPain jumps back into Price's guard. #T10#
Price looking to control.
#SUB#
Price throws his legs up looking for a submission but CleaPain uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Price (4) vs (13) CleaPain
Price struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
CleaPain swings around for an armbar but Price sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into CleaPain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Price (6) vs (13) CleaPain#T11#
Price wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Price looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Price (6) vs (15) CleaPain
CleaPain postures up.
Price looking to control but CleaPain passes into half guard.
Price wants to improve his position but CleaPain is controlling well.
#T12#
Price is trying to control but CleaPain manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Price (6) vs (18) CleaPain
Price keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
CleaPain working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Price tries to reverse the position but CleaPain maintains control.#SUB2#
CleaPain has control of Price's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Price regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
CleaPain has control of Price's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Price regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T13#
CleaPain prevents Price from getting the reversal.
Price tries to hold on but CleaPain postures up.
Price is looking to get to half guard.
Price wants to hold on but CleaPain pushes him away.#T14#
Price is looking to improve his position but CleaPain isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Price has left one of his arms exposed and CleaPain doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Price screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sandor CleaPain! |
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Event:
FCL - 1
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Randleman stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Randleman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chang, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Chang has hold of one of Randleman's legs. Randleman is fighting the takedown attempt but Chang gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Chang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randleman is keeping the position for now.
Chang controlling from the top position.
Randleman controls Chang momentarily but Chang frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman keeping moving, preventing Chang from controlling successfully.
Chang sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Chang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randleman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Chang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randleman is keeping the position for now.
Randleman looking to control but Chang passes into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Randleman is not content to let Chang control the position.
Chang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Randleman!
Chang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Chang wants to finish this one by submission but Randleman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chang.
Chang works his way to his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Randleman is trying to defend against the choke here but Chang has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Chang Tightens the hold and Randleman taps out furiously! Chang displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Davis Chang! |
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