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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Johnny Vilmat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
San shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vilmat but Vilmat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vilmat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but San manages to circle out of the way.
San misses with a takedown attempt - Vilmat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
San darts in and clinches Vilmat up against the cage.
Vilmat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. San is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vilmat gets underhooks to prevent San's takedown attempt.
Johnny Vilmat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance San.
Vilmat tries to score a body lock takedown but San shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
San is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vilmat is defending well.
Vilmat stops a takedown attempt from San.
Vilmat is trying to drag San to the mat but San just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San tries for a takedown but Vilmat manages to get underhooks.
Vilmat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. San fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
San moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1##TD2#
San gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vilmat (0) vs (2) San
Vilmat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
San 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.
San wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is keeping the position.
Vilmat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (2) vs (2) San
Vilmat trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San wants to improve his position but instead Vilmat has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilmat trying to control from half guard but San is working away.
Vilmat tries to pass to full mount but San defends it. #SUB#
Vilmat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
San wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vilmat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
San won't allow Vilmat to pass to mount.
San trying to control but Vilmat postures up.
Vilmat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vilmat tries to pass the half guard into mount. San knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Vilmat is trying to control the action in half guard but San is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
San wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vilmat is working for a kimura but San is defending it quite comfortably.
San tries to get to full guard but Vilmat has control of the leg.
San trying to control here.
Vilmat wants to take a breather but San is having none of it. #SUB2#
San looking for submissions off his back.
San is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Vilmat is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from San as he works his way to full guard.
Vilmat 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#
San is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (2) vs (4) San
San wants to control from the top but Vilmat keeps moving.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vilmat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilmat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
San wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is keeping the position.
Vilmat 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: Vilmat (4) vs (4) San
San gets full guard.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vilmat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. San swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
San has his foot on Vilmat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vilmat works his way back into a safe position though.#T6#
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vilmat manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (4) vs (6) San
San preventing the sweep.
San is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Vilmat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
San must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
San forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vilmat defends it well.
Vilmat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
San frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (4) vs (9) San
San wants to take Vilmat's back here but Vilmat is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Vilmat is trying to escape the mount.
San fails to advance to Vilmat's back.
Vilmat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vilmat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vilmat is looking for a sweep. San is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
San is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vilmat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time San. #T8#
San frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (4) vs (12) San
San wants to take his opponent's back but instead Vilmat manages to regain half guard.
Vilmat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
San is looking to pass into half guard but Vilmat pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vilmat is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (6) vs (12) San
San trying to keep a closed guard but Vilmat is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
San is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vilmat is aware though and is defending well.
San keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully. #T9#
Vilmat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
San keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now San is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (6) vs (14) San
San trying to control but Vilmat is working from the bottom.
San passes Vilmat's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Vilmat trying to hold on to San's head to control him but San postures up.
San wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is defending well. #SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vilmat wants to improve his position but San is controlling well.
Vilmat is staying active underneath San, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
San seems to be working for a kimura but Vilmat defends the submission attempt.
San prevents Vilmat from improving his position.#T11#
San trying to pass the guard but Vilmat defending well.
Vilmat is trying to maintain the position but San is very close to passing his half guard.
San wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is defending well.
Vilmat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of San's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take San's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vilmat (10) vs (14) San
Vilmat is looking to control San but San is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I would not like to be San right now.
San breaks Vilmat's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (10) vs (16) San#T12##SUB#
Vilmat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vilmat looking to control.
San passes Vilmat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
San moves into full mount! Vilmat won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (10) vs (19) San
Vilmat is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
San goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vilmat turns into him and now he's in San's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (12) vs (19) San#SUB2#
San is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13##SUB2#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vilmat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vilmat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
Vilmat sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
San escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vilmat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vilmat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. San swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
San wants to sweep but no luck.
Vilmat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
San keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vilmat trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
San wins on points by 19 to 12. |
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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Addy Edison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Edison forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Edison tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Edison pulls guard effortlessly.
Edison tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Edison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez trying to control but Edison is working from the bottom.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Edison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (2) vs (0) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Edison defends it easily.
Edison is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Edison has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez is still trying to improve position.#T1##SUB#
Edison seems to be looking for submissions.
Edison trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Edison uses his free foot to push down on Sanchez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sanchez. Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (5) vs (0) Sanchez#SUB#
Edison looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Edison looking for a guillotine from mount but Sanchez is having none of it.
Edison prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Edison jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sanchez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sanchez and Edison has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Edison tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Edison is trying to move to mount but Sanchez reverses beautifully and ends up in Edison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (5) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edison is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Edison can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanchez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Edison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanchez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (5) vs (5) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to move to mount but Edison blocks the move with his legs.
Edison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanchez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working.
Edison is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
Edison is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Edison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Edison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanchez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Sanchez stalls from top position.
Edison is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Sanchez trying to control the action but Edison is working from the bottom.
Edison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanchez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Edison moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Edison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Edison is tightening it up a little... Sanchez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sanchez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sanchez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Edison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Addy Edison! |
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Event:
SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Idaho shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Melia napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Melia (0) vs (4) Idaho
Melia is looking to regain half guard here but Idaho keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Idaho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Melia, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Idaho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Idaho tries to advance to mount but Melia denies him. #SUB2#
Idaho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Melia has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Idaho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Melia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Idaho tries for a kimura but Melia is defending well. #T1#
Idaho has knee on belly momentarily but Melia bucks him off and regains half guard.
Idaho is looking to advance position but Melia won't allow it.
Idaho works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (7) Idaho
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Idaho has control of Melia's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Melia regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Melia is looking to get to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Idaho goes for an armbar but Melia turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Melia. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (7) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Idaho has his foot on Melia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melia works his way back into a safe position though.
Melia preventing the sweep.
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Idaho is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Idaho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melia controls the pace.#SUB2#
Idaho has his foot on Melia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melia works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Idaho is looking for a triangle but Melia pushes his legs off easily.
Idaho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Melia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (9) Idaho#T3#
Idaho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Idaho manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (4) vs (9) Idaho#SUB#
Melia drops back looking for a leg! Idaho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Idaho manages to kick Melia off! Melia jumps back into Idaho's guard. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Idaho looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Melia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Melia is looking to advance position but Idaho won't allow it.
Idaho tries to roll over but Melia keeps him under control.
Melia not doing much here.
#T4##SUB2#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura but Idaho is defending well.
#SUB#
Melia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Idaho defends it well.
Melia trying to control from half guard but Idaho is working away. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Idaho! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (7) vs (9) Idaho
Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Idaho regains half guard.#SUB#
Melia is working for a kimura but Idaho is defending it quite comfortably.
Idaho gets full guard.
Melia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melia won't allow Idaho to sweep him here.
Idaho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Melia passes into half guard.
Idaho tries to get to full guard but Melia has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melia trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Idaho tries to roll over but Melia keeps him under control.
Idaho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Idaho.
Melia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Idaho's guard.
Idaho tries to roll over but Melia keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Melia seems content to control.
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melia uses his free foot to push down on Idaho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Idaho. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (10) vs (9) Idaho
Idaho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Melia prevents Idaho from improving his position.#T7#
Melia wants to take a breather but Idaho is having none of it. #SUB#
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Idaho sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Melia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Idaho is just riding it out for now. Melia eventually gives up the hold.
Melia is looking to take a break and control but Idaho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Melia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Idaho defends it well.
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Melia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melia pulls his head out easily.
Idaho looks winded!
Well, if Melia 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.
#SUB#
Idaho is defending against the submission attempts here by Melia.
#T9#
Idaho moves into full guard.
Idaho keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idaho is keeping the position for now.
Idaho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melia is one step ahead there.
Melia wants to control from the top but Idaho keeps moving.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idaho is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Idaho being controlled here, momentarily. #T10##SUB2#
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Melia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Idaho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melia has managed to get both his arms back between Idaho's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Idaho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T11#
Melia 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#
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melia defends it easily.
Melia passes Idaho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Idaho won't allow Melia to pass to mount.
Melia moves into full mount! Idaho won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (13) vs (9) Idaho
Idaho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Idaho has given up his back. Will we see Melia going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Melia (16) vs (9) Idaho#T12#
Idaho is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Melia looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Idaho taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Melia! |
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Event:
UCF 19: Berishvili v Friberg
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Maxwell misses with a lunging right hand
and Bhate counters with a stiff right hand.
Maxwell misses with a double jab
and Bhate counters with a nice uppercut.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Bhate moves away
and Bhate counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maxwell thinking.
Maxwell swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Bhate counters with a nice right hand that sends Maxwell toppling to the canvas! Maxwell scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bhate finish him?!#ROC2#Maxwell is rocked!
Maxwell is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Maxwell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Maxwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maxwell blocks an elbow strike.
Bhate tries to land a knee to the head but Maxwell blocks with his arms.
Bhate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maxwell.
#BC#
Maxwell manages to break the clinch.
Maxwell misses with a double jab
and Bhate counters with a nice body shot.
Maxwell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bhate rattles Maxwell with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Maxwell tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Bhate dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Maxwell stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arjun Bhate!
Our winner, Arjun Bhate, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 287 Finn vs Ottke
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 London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Gaul. Gaul gets slowly back to his feet.
Gaul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Gaul closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
Gaul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanchez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodrigo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamban Gaul.#TD2#
Gaul has hold of one of Sanchez's legs. Sanchez is fighting the takedown attempt but Gaul gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (0) vs (2) Gaul
Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Sanchez working for a triangle but Gaul defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Gaul has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Gaul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez is positioning himself well to prevent Gaul advancing to mount.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Gaul is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Gaul controlling the pace.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Gaul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sanchez is looking to control Gaul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaul to get the leverage.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Sanchez wants to hit a sweep here but Gaul passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanchez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (0) vs (5) Gaul#T3#
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gaul wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Gaul working for a submission but Sanchez is keeping him at bay.
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape. #T4#
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Gaul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaul moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Sanchez (0) vs (8) Gaul
Sanchez wants to control his opponent's hands but Gaul gets his hands free.
Gaul is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
It looks like Gaul might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5##SUB2#
Gaul tightening his grip on Sanchez, looking for the choke.
Good control from Gaul.
Sanchez prevents Gaul from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Sanchez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gaul.
Gaul wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.#T6#
Gaul trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sanchez doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Sanchez right now.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Gaul biding his time, controlling Sanchez. #SUB2#
Sanchez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gaul gets his way!
Sanchez wants to control his opponent's hands but Gaul gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Gaul working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T7#
Gaul is hanging on to Sanchez's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Sanchez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gaul's arms.
Sanchez prevents Gaul from getting a body triangle.
Sanchez breaks Gaul's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (8) Gaul
Sanchez trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gaul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.#T8#
Gaul is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (10) Gaul
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gaul is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Sanchez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.#T9#
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaul.
Sanchez is trying to control but can't.
Gaul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control but Gaul manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (2) vs (13) Gaul#T10#
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Gaul passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well. #T11#
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well. #SUB2#
Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaul.
Gaul is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gaul seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanchez trying to control but Gaul postures up.
#T12#
Gaul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanchez (6) vs (13) Gaul
Gaul wants to escape the position.
Gaul breaks Sanchez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (6) vs (15) Gaul
Well,Sanchez is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gaul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #T13#
Gaul passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is controlling Gaul's trapped leg to prevent Gaul from advancing to side control.
Gaul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gaul wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
Gaul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Gaul wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Gaul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Gaul is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sanchez reverses the position - he's now on top in Gaul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (8) vs (15) Gaul
Sanchez stands and throws Gaul's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (11) vs (15) Gaul
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
Gaul regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul wins on points by 15 to 11.
Lamban Gaul thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Addy Edison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Vilmat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edison tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vilmat manages to circle out of the way.
Vilmat shoots and misses #CL#
and Edison moves into the clinch.#TD#
Edison ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Edison no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Vilmat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vilmat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Edison looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat trying to control the position from guard on top but Edison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilmat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Edison haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Edison keeping full guard, as Vilmat tries to pass. #T1#
Vilmat preventing the sweep.
Vilmat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Vilmat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Edison manages to get to full guard.
Edison is trying to control the position but Vilmat postures up.
Vilmat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edison is keeping the position for now.
Edison controls Vilmat momentarily but Vilmat frees himself.
Edison tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Edison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vilmat is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Edison is looking for a triangle but Vilmat pushes his legs off easily.
Vilmat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Edison keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully.
Vilmat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Edison looking to control.
Edison looking for a sweep. Not yet Edison, not yet.
Edison controls Vilmat momentarily but Vilmat frees himself.
Edison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Edison 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: Edison (2) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat is trying to get back to full guard.
Vilmat is trying to maintain the position but Edison is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilmat won't allow Edison to pass to mount.
Vilmat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Edison postures up.
Edison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edison forces his way into half guard.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Vilmat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vilmat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Edison looking to pass the guard.
Edison passes into half guard.
Vilmat trying to control but Edison postures up.
#SUB2#
Vilmat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Edison trying to pass the guard but Vilmat defending well.
Vilmat is trying to maintain the position but Edison is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Vilmat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vilmat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vilmat trying to control the position.
Vilmat looking for a sweep. Not yet Vilmat, not yet.
Vilmat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Edison pushing down on Vilmat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Edison seems to be working for a kimura but Vilmat defends the submission attempt.
Vilmat is staying active underneath Edison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edison wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is defending well. #SUB2#
Vilmat looking for submissions off his back.
Vilmat keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Edison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
Vilmat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vilmat is pulling down on Edison's head. It's preventing any offense from Edison, at least for the moment.
Edison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Edison passes Vilmat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Edison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vilmat! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (5) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Edison passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (8) vs (0) Vilmat
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Vilmat 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: Edison (8) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Edison wants to sweep but no luck.
Vilmat tries to free his leg and advance position but Edison is retaining full guard.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vilmat is one step ahead there.
Vilmat pushes down on Edison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Edison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9##SUB#
Vilmat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Vilmat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Edison is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Edison has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (10) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat looking for a sweep. Not yet Vilmat, not yet.
Vilmat pulls Edison in close to his closed guard and prevents Edison from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Vilmat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edison is aware though and is defending well.
Vilmat is trying to hold Edison in close to prevent damage but Edison has managed to pass into half guard.
#T10#
Edison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vilmat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Edison wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is defending well.
Vilmat is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Edison wants to work for an arm triangle but Vilmat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Edison wants to work for an arm triangle but Vilmat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
Edison moves into full mount! Vilmat won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (13) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Edison is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Vilmat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Edison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Edison wants to control but Vilmat is keeping him busy. #T12#
Edison trying to mount his opponent but Vilmat defends it.
Edison is looking to take a break and control but Vilmat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edison trying to mount his opponent but Vilmat defends it.
Vilmat is trying to get back to full guard.
Edison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vilmat keeps working.
Vilmat is trying to get back to full guard.
Edison wants to free his trapped foot but Vilmat is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Vilmat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Edison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Edison's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Edison (13) vs (6) Vilmat
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Vilmat working for the choke.
Vilmat controlling well, preventing Edison from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Vilmat looking for the choke from the back.
Vilmat is looking to control Edison but Edison is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Edison is in a bad position with Vilmat working for a choke. Edison manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (15) vs (6) Vilmat
Vilmat looks winded!
Edison slips nicely into half guard.#T14#
Edison seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Edison is trying to work for a kimura but Vilmat is defending well.
#SUB#
Edison 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.
Edison stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edison takes the fight on points by 15 to 6. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 19 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cahute.
Cahute shoots in and drives through. Melia sprawls well.
Melia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Melia gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (0) vs (2) Melia
Cahute is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Melia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Melia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cahute (4) vs (2) Melia#SUB#
Melia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cahute struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Melia showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Melia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T1#
Cahute gets his hands free as Melia looks to control. #SUB#
Melia showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Cahute working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cahute trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cahute is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Melia fending off the submission attempt from Cahute. #T2##SUB#
Cahute is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Melia knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Melia for a finish.
Melia trying to control the hands but Cahute won't let him.
Melia breaks Cahute's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (4) Melia
Cahute is pulling down on Melia's head to control his posture.
Melia trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cahute wants to sweep but no luck.
Melia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Melia trying to move into half guard but instead Cahute has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (6) vs (4) Melia
Melia pulls Cahute in close to prevent any damage.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Cahute content to stall in guard here.
Melia keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass. #T4#
Cahute sitting in guard here, content to control.
Melia 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: Cahute (6) vs (6) Melia
Melia prevents Cahute from improving his position.#SUB2#
Melia seems to be looking for submissions.
Cahute works his way to full guard. Good work.
Melia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Melia wants to take a breather but Cahute is having none of it. #T5#
Cahute tries to get to full guard but Melia has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Melia wants to work for an arm triangle but Cahute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Melia is thwarting Cahute's attempts to control the position.
Melia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Melia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Melia is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Melia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cahute doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melia.
Cahute trying to control but Melia postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cahute manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Melia pushing down on Cahute's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cahute is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Funky Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Melia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Melia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7#
Melia is trying to control. Cahute wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cahute wants to improve his position but Melia is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Melia seems to be working for a kimura but Cahute defends the submission attempt.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
Cahute is trying to control but can't.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Melia is trying to control the action in half guard but Cahute is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Cahute trying to control but Melia postures up.
Melia wants to control but Cahute is keeping him busy.
Melia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cahute haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Melia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cahute is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melia pulls his head out easily.
Cahute is looking for a sweep. Melia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Melia tries to pass to full mount but Cahute defends it.
Melia trying to control from half guard but Cahute is working away. #T9#
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura but Cahute is defending well.
#SUB2#
Melia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cahute is just riding it out for now. Melia eventually gives up the hold.
Cahute tries to roll over but Melia keeps him under control.
Cahute gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Melia wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving. #SUB2#
Melia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cahute manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Melia has Cahute in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (8) vs (6) Melia
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Melia manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (8) vs (8) Melia
Melia passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (8) vs (11) Melia
Cahute manages to work his way to half guard, despite Melia's best efforts.
Melia trying to mount his opponent but Cahute defends it. #T11#
Melia is just content to waste time from the top position. Cahute takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Melia wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Cahute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Melia trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom. #T12#
Cahute is trying to control the position but Melia postures up.
Cahute looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cahute 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.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Cahute is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Melia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cahute wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Cahute pulls Melia in close to prevent any damage.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Melia pushing down on Cahute's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Melia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cahute! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (8) vs (14) Melia#T14#
Cahute doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Melia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cahute gets back to half guard.
Cahute trying to hold on to Melia's head to control him but Melia postures up.
Melia is looking to advance position but Cahute won't allow it.
Cahute trying to hold on to Melia's head to control him but Melia postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Melia wins on points by 14 to 8. |
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Event:
UCF 10: Dennis v Peterson
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Maxwell lands with a shot to the body.
Maxwell misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Lopes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maxwell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Maxwell breaks the clinch.
Maxwell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Maxwell misses.
Maxwell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maxwell stuns Lopes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopes tries to clinch up.
Maxwell misses with a body kick.
Maxwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Maxwell tries to keep at a distance but Lopes has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Lopes jumps guard and drags Maxwell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maxwell trying to control but Lopes is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Lopes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Maxwell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lopes has tightened it up now! Maxwell 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 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Lopes! |
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Event:
SSG 274 Helvig vs Ottke
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 London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Takeshi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat looking for a sweep. Not yet Vilmat, not yet.
Vilmat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Vilmat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Vilmat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takeshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takeshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilmat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Vilmat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Vilmat has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (2) vs (4) Vilmat#T1#
Takeshi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takeshi tries to hold on but Vilmat postures up.
Takeshi working to try and regain half guard.
Vilmat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeshi is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vilmat wants to finish this one by submission but Takeshi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vilmat.
Takeshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Takeshi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Vilmat jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Takeshi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Takeshi and Vilmat has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vilmat tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vilmat trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Vilmat laying and praying for a moment but Takeshi takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Vilmat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeshi is just riding it out for now. Vilmat eventually gives up the hold.
Takeshi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Takeshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vilmat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vilmat's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (6) vs (4) Vilmat#SUB#
Takeshi is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Vilmat with him. Vilmat is trying to defend but Takeshi has an arm under the chin now! Vilmat grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matsuda Takeshi!
After winning the bout, Matsuda Takeshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 19 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gaul drives through and clinches with Melia against the cage.
#TD#
Gaul has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Melia is trying to keep an underhook but Gaul manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Melia
Gaul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gaul is keen to just control but Melia is a slippery customer.
Melia trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
Melia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Gaul seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Melia defending well.
Melia controlling the position well. #T1##SUB#
Gaul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Melia is just riding it out for now. Gaul eventually gives up the hold.
Melia keeping control of the position.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Melia is working away. #SUB2#
Melia actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Gaul passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Melia! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (0) Melia
Gaul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gaul controlling his opponent.
Gaul trying to control but Melia is having none of it.
Gaul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Gaul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gaul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Melia is looking to get to half guard.
Melia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melia is looking to control Gaul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Melia avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Gaul passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (8) vs (0) Melia#SUB#
Gaul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Melia manages to get back to half guard.
Gaul trying to control the action but Melia is working from the bottom. #T5#
Gaul is pressing down on Melia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Melia is holding on for now.
Gaul not doing much here.
Gaul wants to pass to mount but Melia is defending the position. #T6#
Gaul is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gaul is trying to control the action in half guard but Melia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Melia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Melia is defending well.
#SUB#
Gaul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Melia sees it coming and defends easily.
Melia is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gaul is looking to stall here but Melia recovers full guard. #T7#
Gaul wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Gaul stays in close to Melia's body and controls the position.
Melia trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Gaul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Gaul won't allow Melia to sweep him here.
Gaul trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Melia manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (8) vs (2) Melia
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
Melia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaul's guard.
Gaul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Melia is working away from the top position though.#T9##SUB2#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura but Gaul is defending well.
#SUB2#
Melia seems to be looking for submissions.
Gaul trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gaul sees it coming and defends easily.
Gaul moves into full guard.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully. #T10#
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Melia is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Gaul looking for a triangle here. Melia is fighting it but it looks tight! Gaul pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Melia is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lamban Gaul!
An out of breath Lamban Gaul thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Justa Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nutz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nutz (4) vs (0) Sanchez
Nutz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sanchez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nutz (6) vs (0) Sanchez
Nutz controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nutz trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Nutz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Nutz controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Nutz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Nutz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Nutz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sanchez has control of Nutz's left arm, preventing Nutz from doing any damage.
Sanchez 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.#T2#
Nutz being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez controls Nutz momentarily but Nutz frees himself.
Nutz stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (9) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nutz controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Sanchez wants to control but Nutz postures up.
Nutz tries to move to mount but Sanchez blocks the move with his legs.
Sanchez is trying to control Nutz's posture but Nutz avoids it.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez manages to get back to half guard.
Sanchez is not content to let Nutz control the position.
Nutz prevents Sanchez from improving his position.#T4#
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Nutz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nutz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nutz moves into full mount! Sanchez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (12) vs (0) Sanchez
Nutz looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nutz controlling the pace for now.
Sanchez 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: Nutz (12) vs (2) Sanchez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Well, if Sanchez 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.
Nutz wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nutz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.
Nutz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanchez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanchez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nutz (16) vs (2) Sanchez#SUB#
Nutz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Nutz manages to sink in the hooks.
Sanchez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nutz prevents Sanchez from improving his position.#T6#
Nutz trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Nutz's head to control him but Nutz postures up.
Nutz is taking a breather. Sanchez 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#
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nutz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (19) vs (2) Sanchez#T7#
Nutz looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Nutz content just to control the position here.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nutz trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Nutz controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding Nutz's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Sanchez wants to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Nutz controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Nutz looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Sanchez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nutz.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nutz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nutz wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Nutz has a good base and remains in mount.
Nutz controlling his opponent.
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nutz postures up.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Nutz stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (22) vs (2) Sanchez#T11#
Nutz trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanchez stops Nutz from passing to mount.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Nutz 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 Sanchez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nutz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez has his hands on Nutz's head, controlling the position.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB2#
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nutz content to stall in guard here.
Nutz passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Nutz is controlling well.
Sanchez trying to control but Nutz postures up.
#T14#
Nutz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nutz wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Nutz pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (25) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez wants to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez wants to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz takes the fight on points by 25 to 2.
Justa Nutz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fantasy Threads, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
UCF 4: Wells v Jiurgite
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Bishop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maxwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maxwell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bishop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bishop throws a hook but Maxwell blocks it.#CL#
Bishop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bishop is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maxwell is defending well.
Bishop is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trei Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maxwell stalling against the cage.
Bishop is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maxwell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bishop drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maxwell pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Maxwell gets tackled into the cage by Bishop. Bishop maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell is trying to push Bishop away but Bishop has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maxwell wants to break free but Bishop has control.
Maxwell has had enough of the clinch but Bishop keeps him there for the moment.
Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maxwell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maxwell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Bishop gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maxwell regains guard.
#T1#
Bishop with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maxwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bishop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maxwell pulls Bishop in to control the position.
Bishop won't allow Maxwell to sweep him here.
Bishop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bishop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bishop lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maxwell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bishop works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bishop takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bishop throwing shots but Maxwell is blocking nicely.
Bishop working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maxwell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Maxwell.#T2#
Bishop wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Maxwell has wrist control.
Bishop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bishop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bishop 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bishop's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bishop'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.#T3#
Bishop landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxwell keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bishop's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bishop preventing the sweep.
Bishop with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Maxwell.
Maxwell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maxwell pulls Bishop in to control the position.
Bishop makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Maxwell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bishop is looking to improve his position.
Maxwell is trying to control the action in half guard but Bishop is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maxwell tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bishop controls his leg.
Bishop regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maxwell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop looking for a sweep. Not yet Bishop, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trei Bishop dominated that round.
That's time! Bishop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A slow jab from Maxwell misses its intended target.
Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maxwell blocks a jab.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Maxwell's shoulder, as Maxwell tries to avoid the shot.
Maxwell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bishop was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maxwell sneaks out the side door and pushes Bishop away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maxwell misses with an uppercut.
Maxwell throws a solid leg kick but Bishop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maxwell.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Maxwell.
Maxwell scores with a hook.
Bishop throws a hook but Maxwell avoids it easily.
Maxwell looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Bishop closes the distance and clinches.
Bishop changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maxwell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Maxwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A solid body kick from Maxwell.
Maxwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.#CL#
Bishop rushes Maxwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maxwell is trying to push Bishop away but Bishop has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bishop has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maxwell after a bit of a struggle.
Maxwell wants to get back to striking at distance but Bishop won't allow it.
#BC2#
Maxwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maxwell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bishop slips a jab and a cross from Maxwell.
Bishop misses with a straight right.
Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maxwells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steven Maxwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Maxwell misses #CL#
and Bishop counters by clinching up.
Bishop is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maxwell is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trei Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maxwell after a bit of a struggle.
Bishop is looking for a takedown.
Maxwell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell is trying to force a seperation but Bishop has the dominant position.#T2#
Maxwell working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Bishop gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bishop prevents Maxwell from improving his position.
Maxwell moves into full guard.
Bishop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maxwell's head.
Maxwell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Maxwell has wrist control.
Maxwell is looking to stand up but Bishop isn't so interested in that idea.
Maxwell is pulling down on Bishop's head to control his posture. #T3#
Bishop stops Maxwell from standing up.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
Bishop scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bishop trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Bishop throwing strikes from guard but Maxwell blocks nicely.
Bishop 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maxwell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maxwell connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maxwell. That's going to slow Bishop down.
Bishop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maxwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
A big right from Maxwell misses.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Maxwell moved out of range.
Maxwell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bishop momentarily.
Bishop clobbers Maxwell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Maxwell is out of range.
Maxwell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bishop is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maxwell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bishop passes Maxwell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bishop is looking to stall here but Maxwell recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Maxwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bishop misses with a lunging right hand
and Maxwell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Nice uppercut there from Bishop.
Bishop lunges at Maxwell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maxwell's hand. #TD#
Bishop closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bishop lands in his opponent's guard.
Maxwell trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
Bishop with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop passes into half guard.
Bishop is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving. #T1#
Maxwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bishop throws a big elbow that misses.
Bishop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maxwell's head.
Bishop throws an elbow that misses. Maxwell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bishop's guard. Nice move by Maxwell!#REVB#
Maxwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maxwell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bishop's guard.
Bishop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Bishop is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maxwell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maxwell with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Maxwell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bishop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maxwell has managed to get both his arms back between Bishop's legs - danger averted.
Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop trying to control the position here.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Maxwell from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bishop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Maxwell moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Bishop closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maxwell quickly recovers to half guard.
Bishop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bishop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bishop throwing shots but Maxwell is blocking nicely.
Bishop seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bishop throwing shots but Maxwell is blocking nicely.
Bishop tries to pass to full mount but Maxwell defends it.
Bishop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bishop landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Trei Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Ground and pound from Bishop.
Bishop stops Maxwell from getting back to his feet.
Bishop is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bishop working Maxwell over with strikes.
Bishop slows the pace down in half guard.
Bishop thows a huge punch but Maxwell dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop is keen to just control but Maxwell is a slippery customer.
Bishop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trei Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bishop 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trei Bishop!
During a confident post fight interview, Trei Bishop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 263 Johnson vs Solo
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 9 wins and 8 losses; Johnny Vilmat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nutz shoots for a takedown but Vilmat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vilmat half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Nutz moves into the clinch.
Vilmat tries for a takedown but Nutz manages to get underhooks.
Vilmat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nutz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nutz tries for a takedown but Vilmat manages to get underhooks.
Nutz prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Vilmat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nutz tries for a takedown but Vilmat manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Nutz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vilmat clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vilmat (0) vs (4) Nutz
Vilmat tries to escape the position.
Vilmat rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nutz is working away from the top position though.
Vilmat tries to roll over but Nutz keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Vilmat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nutz pulls his head out easily.
Nutz content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nutz is looking for a kimura but Vilmat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nutz to get the leverage.
Vilmat tries to get to full guard but Nutz has control of the leg.
Vilmat is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Vilmat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nutz is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Nutz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Vilmat actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nutz trying to mount his opponent but Vilmat defends it.
Vilmat is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nutz trying to control from half guard but Vilmat is working away. #T3#
Vilmat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nutz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nutz wants to take a breather but Vilmat is having none of it.
Nutz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vilmat is trying to maintain the position but Nutz is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Nutz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nutz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vilmat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vilmat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nutz is working away from the top position though.
Vilmat gets back to full guard.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Vilmat keeps moving.
Nutz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vilmat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Vilmat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Vilmat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is keeping the position.
Nutz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vilmat wants to sweep but no luck. #T6##SUB#
Vilmat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nutz pushing down on Vilmat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vilmat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nutz is trying to control the action in half guard but Vilmat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nutz controlling the action here.
Nutz wants to advance to full mount but Vilmat doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nutz slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
Vilmat keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nutz trying to pass the guard but Vilmat defending well.
Vilmat is trying to get back to full guard.
Nutz is keen to just control but Vilmat is a slippery customer.
Nutz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vilmat haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vilmat trying to hold on to Nutz's head to control him but Nutz postures up.
Vilmat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vilmat wants to improve his position but Nutz is controlling well.
#T8##SUB#
Vilmat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nutz pulls his head out easily.
Nutz is trying to control the action in half guard but Vilmat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nutz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (0) vs (7) Nutz
Vilmat tries to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Vilmat is trying desperately to improve position.
Nutz content just to control the position here.
Vilmat can't escape the position.
#T9#
Nutz looking to control but Vilmat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vilmat is working to get back to half guard.
Vilmat is working hard here to advance position.
Nutz controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Nutz 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.
Vilmat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Nutz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vilmat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Nutz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vilmat has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nutz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vilmat 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.
Nutz trying to control the pace. #T11#
Vilmat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vilmat controlling the position.
Vilmat is trying to control the position but Nutz postures up.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is keeping the position.
Nutz postures up.
Vilmat keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Vilmat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilmat is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Nutz wants to control from the top but Vilmat keeps moving.
Nutz content to stall in guard here.
Vilmat can't keep his opponent in guard - Nutz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vilmat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vilmat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nutz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (2) vs (7) Nutz
Nutz wants to sweep but no luck.
Vilmat trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilmat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nutz's guard. #T13#
Vilmat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nutz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vilmat is working away from the top position though.
Nutz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nutz.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Nutz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vilmat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (2) vs (9) Nutz#T14#
Vilmat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vilmat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nutz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nutz looking to pass the guard.
Vilmat pulls Nutz in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vilmat being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz wins on points by 9 to 2.
Justa Nutz made sure to mention his sponsor, Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview. |
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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 10 wins and 6 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Melia enables Takeshi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Melia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Melia
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melia controlling the position.
Takeshi trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Takeshi content to stall in guard here.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia has Takeshi pulled in close to control his posture.
Takeshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Melia trying to control the position.
#T1#
Melia controlling the position.
Melia trying to keep a closed guard but Takeshi is proving a slippery customer.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (2) Melia#SUB#
Takeshi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Melia rolls with it to try and escape but Takeshi cranks on the arm and Melia is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matsuda Takeshi!
A very excited looking Matsuda Takeshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat
Date: Jan 21, 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 6 wins and 10 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Norman looks for a takedown but Melia sprawls well.
No luck for Norman with that takedown attempt.
Melia attempts a counter takedown but Norman avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Norman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Melia was covering up waiting for the punch and Norman finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (0) vs (2) Norman
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Melia holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norman won't allow Melia to sweep him here. #T1#
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melia is trying to keep Norman in close.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Norman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Norman passes Melia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Melia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Norman is working away from the top position though.
Norman moves into full mount! Melia won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (5) Norman#T2#
Melia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Norman looking to control but Melia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Norman content just to control the position here.
Norman trying to control but Melia is having none of it.
Norman wants to take his opponent's back but Melia doesn't allow it.
Norman wants to control the pace but Melia is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Melia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Norman tries to control but Melia wriggling away.
Melia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melia manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Norman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (8) Norman
Norman avoids the attempt from Melia to control.#T4#
Melia is squirming around, avoiding Norman's attempts to control the action.
Norman controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norman pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T5#
Melia is looking to get to half guard.
Norman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Melia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melia is working hard here to advance position.
Norman moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Melia (0) vs (11) Norman#T6#
Norman trying to control momentarily.
Good control from Norman.
Melia trying to control the action but Norman just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Norman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Norman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Melia right now.
#T7#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Norman controlling the positon.
Norman not allowing Melia to control his hands.
Melia wants to escape the position.
Norman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Melia can't escape the position.
Norman doesn't have the hooks in and Melia manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (11) Norman
Norman controls Melia momentarily but Melia frees himself. #T8#
Melia wants to control from the top but Norman keeps moving.
Norman controls Melia momentarily but Melia frees himself.
Melia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (5) vs (11) Norman
Norman is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Melia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Norman is looking to regain half guard here but Melia keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Melia just content to control the position.
Norman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Norman is looking to control Melia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Norman avoid being mounted?
Melia uses his free foot to push down on Norman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Norman. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (8) vs (11) Norman
Melia wants to control the pace but Norman is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Melia moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Norman has worked his arm free - good work by Norman!
Norman regains half guard.
Melia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Norman controlling the position for now.
Norman is trying to control but can't.
Melia controlling the action here.
Norman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Melia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Melia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Melia (8) vs (15) Norman
Norman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Melia rolls, trying to escape but Norman keeps control of the position.
Norman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Melia doesn't escape.
It looks like Norman 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.#T11#
Norman trying to control.
Melia is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for the choke but no joy.
Norman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T12#
Norman keeps control of the position as Melia tries to break free.
Norman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Melia breaks Norman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (10) vs (15) Norman
Melia controlling from the top position.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norman is keeping the position for now.
Melia stopping the sweep attempt from Norman.#T13#
Melia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (13) vs (15) Norman#SUB#
Melia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Norman is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Melia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Norman is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Norman prevents Melia from improving position.
Norman is trying to get back to half guard.
Norman struggling a bit here.
Melia tries to move to mount but Norman blocks the move with his legs.
Norman regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melia trying to control from half guard but Norman is working away.
Norman gets full guard.
Melia postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman wins on points by 15 to 13.
After winning the bout, Mark Norman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat
Date: Jan 21, 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 14 wins and 9 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yasalmibaal gets a double leg takedown into Vilmat's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vilmat has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yasalmibaal has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Vilmat
Yasalmibaal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vilmat keeps working.
Vilmat manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yasalmibaal's best efforts.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vilmat defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal uses his free foot to push down on Vilmat's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vilmat. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (8) vs (0) Vilmat#SUB#
Yasalmibaal jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vilmat manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T1#
Vilmat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to control for a moment but Vilmat uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Vilmat tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#T2#
Vilmat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Vilmat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yasalmibaal defends well.
Vilmat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yasalmibaal pushes down on Vilmat's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vilmat is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vilmat avoid being mounted?
Vilmat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Vilmat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vilmat is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura here.
Yasalmibaal content to control rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Yasalmibaal 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.
Vilmat is looking to get back to full guard here but Yasalmibaal has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (11) vs (0) Vilmat#SUB#
Yasalmibaal tries for a kimura but Vilmat is defending well. #T5#
Vilmat sneaks back into half guard.
Yasalmibaal is pressing down on Vilmat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vilmat is holding on for now.
Vilmat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vilmat.
Vilmat is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Vilmat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6#
Yasalmibaal advances to half guard.
Vilmat wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vilmat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yasalmibaal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal wants to work for an arm triangle but Vilmat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vilmat is looking for a sweep. Yasalmibaal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Yasalmibaal uses his free foot to push down on Vilmat's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vilmat. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (14) vs (0) Vilmat
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilmat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vilmat is surviving well by controlling Yasalmibaal's body position as best he can.
Vilmat is looking to get to half guard.
Vilmat wants to hold on but Yasalmibaal pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilmat is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Vilmat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vilmat to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vilmat shrugs it off. #SUB#
Vilmat defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yasalmibaal.
Vilmat tries to hold on but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vilmat 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: Yasalmibaal (14) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasalmibaal is retaining full guard. #T9#
Vilmat 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. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vilmat is aware though and is defending well.
Vilmat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yasalmibaal wants to sweep but no luck.
Yasalmibaal being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vilmat trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #T10#
Vilmat looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vilmat 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 Yasalmibaal. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (14) vs (5) Vilmat
Vilmat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working. #SUB2#
Vilmat goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yasalmibaal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vilmat's guard! Nice work there by Yasalmibaal! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (16) vs (5) Vilmat
Vilmat trying to control the position.
Yasalmibaal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Vilmat 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.
Yasalmibaal sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Vilmat has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.
Yasalmibaal wants to control from the top but Vilmat keeps moving.
Vilmat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Vilmat looking to control but Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
Yasalmibaal is keen to just control but Vilmat is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vilmat tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.
Vilmat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yasalmibaal is working away from the top position though.
Yasalmibaal is looking to advance position but Vilmat won't allow it. #T13#
Vilmat is not content to let Yasalmibaal control the position.
Yasalmibaal controlling the action here.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vilmat sees it coming and defends easily.
Vilmat trying to control here.
Vilmat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vilmat.#T14#
Yasalmibaal wants to control from the top but Vilmat keeps moving. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal has gone for a leg lock! Vilmat slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yasalmibaal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (16) vs (7) Vilmat
Vilmat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yasalmibaal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yasalmibaal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yasalmibaal is trying to keep Vilmat in close.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vilmat defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal takes the fight on points by 16 to 7.
A very excited looking Odaishah Yasalmibaal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 253 Bar vs Ozymandias
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 London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jafar swivels and escapes.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jafar defends it nicely.#CL#
Sanchez rushes Jafar and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Jafar.
Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jafar.
#TD2#
Jafar wants the takedown. Sanchez is fighting it off but Jafar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sanchez's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (0) vs (2) Jafar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Jafar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sanchez is controlling Jafar's posture.
Jafar won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #SUB#
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Jafar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Jafar 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.
Sanchez pulls Jafar in to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Sanchez looking for a triangle here. Jafar is fighting it but it looks tight! Sanchez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jafar is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rodrigo Sanchez!
A victorious Rodrigo Sanchez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
SSG 250 Makarov vs Maximus
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 21 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Laulhere shoots in and bounces Melia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (0) Melia#SUB2#
Melia has his foot on Laulhere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laulhere works his way back into a safe position though.
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Laulhere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Melia is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up. #SUB2#
Laulhere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Melia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laulhere has managed to get both his arms back between Melia's legs - danger averted.
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard.
Laulhere won't allow Melia to sweep him here.
Melia controlling the position.#T2#
Laulhere stays in close to Melia's body and controls the position.
Melia looking to control.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere won't allow Melia to sweep him here. #T3#
Laulhere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Melia is trying to keep Laulhere in close.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Melia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (2) Melia
Melia is stalling in the full guard.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melia wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving. #SUB#
Laulhere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Melia wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Laulhere working a defensive guard here.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Laulhere pulls Melia in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Melia 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. #SUB#
Laulhere is looking for a triangle but Melia pushes his legs off easily.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully. #T6#
Melia stands and throws Laulhere's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (2) vs (5) Melia
Laulhere is looking to regain half guard here but Melia keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Melia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laulhere, who protects the arm well.
Laulhere tries to improve position but can't.
Melia tries to advance to mount but Laulhere denies him. #SUB2#
Melia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Melia is staying tight to Laulhere's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Laulhere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Laulhere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Funky Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Melia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laulhere, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Laulhere is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Melia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laulhere has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Melia but great work by Laulhere. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (6) vs (5) Melia
Melia is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Laulhere wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Melia, who protects the arm well. #T9#
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melia keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Laulhere wants to control but Melia is keeping him busy.
Melia is looking for a sweep.#T10#
You can see the frustration on Melia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laulhere looking to control but instead Melia has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Melia is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere content to control rather than advance.
Laulhere moves into full mount! Melia won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (9) vs (5) Melia
Laulhere wants to take his opponent's back but Melia doesn't allow it. #T11#
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laulhere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melia is looking to escape.
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laulhere wants to control the pace but Melia is squirming around nicely.
Laulhere is really struggling to control Melia but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T12#
Melia reaches up to try and control the position but Laulhere seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Melia rolls and tries to escape and now Laulhere has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Laulhere (12) vs (5) Melia#SUB#
Laulhere tightening his grip on Melia, looking for the choke.
Laulhere is riding his opponent, not letting Melia buck him off.
Laulhere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Melia for as long as he can get away with.
Melia trying to control the hands but Laulhere breaks the grip. #T13#
Laulhere controlling from the back.
Melia can't escape the position.
Melia turns into Laulhere and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (12) vs (7) Melia
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Laulhere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laulhere controlling Melia's posture.
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Melia stays in close to Laulhere's body and controls the position.
Melia trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melia is one step ahead there.
Laulhere is working hard here to advance position.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laulhere is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere 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: Laulhere (14) vs (7) Melia
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere takes the fight on points by 14 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 250 Makarov vs Maximus
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph rushes Vilmat and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Gro Ulfimph has hold of one of Vilmat's legs. Vilmat is fighting the takedown attempt but Gro Ulfimph gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (2) vs (0) Vilmat
Gro Ulfimph won't allow Vilmat to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vilmat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gro Ulfimph passes into half guard.
Vilmat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vilmat is trying to keep Gro Ulfimph in close.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Vilmat is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph is really struggling to control Vilmat but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vilmat wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vilmat managing to control the position.
Vilmat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gro Ulfimph's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (2) vs (2) Vilmat#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vilmat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vilmat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vilmat is pushing down on Gro Ulfimph's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gro Ulfimph is fighting to maintain full guard but Vilmat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vilmat prevents Gro Ulfimph from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Vilmat is working for a kimura here but Gro Ulfimph manages to reverse the position and he's now in Vilmat's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (4) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Vilmat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gro Ulfimph is aware though and is defending well.
Gro Ulfimph postures up.
Vilmat looking for a sweep. Not yet Vilmat, not yet.
Gro Ulfimph has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Vilmat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vilmat trying to control the position here. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph stands and throws Vilmat's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (7) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat tries to improve position but can't.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the action but Vilmat is working from the bottom.
Vilmat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gro Ulfimph wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vilmat is not content to let Gro Ulfimph control the position.
Gro Ulfimph is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vilmat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Vilmat tries to bench press Gro Ulfimph off him but Gro Ulfimph keeps the position.
Vilmat wants to control but Gro Ulfimph postures up.
Vilmat tries to improve position but can't.
Gro Ulfimph advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gro Ulfimph (9) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat tries to lock up and control but Gro Ulfimph gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gro Ulfimph controlling the position easily from mount.
Gro Ulfimph can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vilmat is looking to escape. #T5##SUB#
Gro Ulfimph wants to finish this one by submission but Vilmat is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gro Ulfimph. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vilmat is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vilmat and Gro Ulfimph has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vilmat is trying to control Gro Ulfimph's posture but Gro Ulfimph avoids it.
Vilmat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gro Ulfimph wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vilmat keeps working. #T6#
Vilmat tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Vilmat's face as Gro Ulfimph controls the position.
Vilmat is trying to improve his position.
Vilmat manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (9) vs (4) Vilmat#T7##SUB2#
Vilmat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vilmat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gro Ulfimph gets back to full guard.
Vilmat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vilmat trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
Vilmat preventing the sweep.
Vilmat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gro Ulfimph's guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to improve his position but Vilmat is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Vilmat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Vilmat wants to pass the guard but Gro Ulfimph is defending well. #SUB2#
Vilmat seems to be working for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph defends the submission attempt.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep. Vilmat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vilmat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gro Ulfimph! Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (9) vs (7) Vilmat
Vilmat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gro Ulfimph keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Vilmat looking to isolate an arm here. Gro Ulfimph doesn't see it coming and as Vilmat extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Vilmat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Vilmat! |
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Event:
SSG 251 Gaul vs Cahute
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Berendas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanchez to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (0) Berendas
Sanchez is looking to pass into half guard but Berendas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Berendas is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (2) Berendas
Sanchez wants to control but Berendas passes easily into half guard.
Sanchez is concentrating on defense, preventing Berendas from advancing position.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking to control but Berendas passes into half guard.
Berendas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Sanchez gets back to full guard.
Sanchez is trying to keep Berendas in close.
#SUB#
Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berendas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #T2#
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berendas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (4) vs (2) Berendas
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sanchez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Berendas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Berendas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Berendas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T4#
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berendas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez stands and throws Berendas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (7) vs (2) Berendas
Sanchez moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (9) vs (2) Berendas
Sanchez trying to control but Berendas is having none of it.
Berendas prevents Sanchez from taking his back.
Berendas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5##SUB#
Sanchez seems to be working for a kimura but Berendas defends the submission attempt.
Berendas tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Berendas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sanchez is trying to control. Berendas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Berendas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Berendas is defending well.
#T6#
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berendas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Berendas is defending well.
Berendas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berendas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Sanchez is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Berendas to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T7#
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (12) vs (2) Berendas
Sanchez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Sanchez trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Berendas gets back to half guard.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #T9##SUB2#
Berendas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Berendas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Berendas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (12) vs (4) Berendas#SUB#
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10#
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Sanchez is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berendas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berendas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #SUB#
Berendas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berendas has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now. #T11##SUB#
Sanchez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Berendas is defending well. Sanchez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Berendas has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sanchez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Sanchez!
Rodrigo Sanchez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 239 Kersikov vs Philbert
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Johnny Vilmat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Oenomaus Doctore!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vilmat stuffs the takedown attempt from Doctore. Doctore gets slowly back to his feet.
Vilmat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Doctore sprawls and moves away.
Doctore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vilmat defends it nicely.
Vilmat attempts a counter takedown but Doctore avoids it well and moves away.
Doctore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vilmat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doctore somewhat.
Johnny Vilmat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oenomaus Doctore.
Doctore shoots for a takedown but Vilmat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vilmat tries to counter with a takedown but Doctore is quick to defend against it.
Doctore misses with a takedown attempt - Vilmat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vilmat tries to counter by clinching up but Doctore breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctore shoots in but Vilmat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doctore fails with the takedown#TD#
and Vilmat counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Doctore! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vilmat (4) vs (0) Doctore#T1#
Vilmat 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 Doctore's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vilmat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vilmat trying to control the action but Doctore is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vilmat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doctore has escaped the position, nice work there.
Doctore stops Vilmat from passing to mount. #SUB#
Vilmat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB#
Vilmat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vilmat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doctore keeps working.
Vilmat is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Vilmat is trying to get an arm triangle but Doctore is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vilmat swings around for an armbar but Doctore sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vilmat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (4) vs (2) Doctore
Vilmat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Doctore preventing the sweep.
Doctore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (4) vs (5) Doctore#SUB2#
Doctore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vilmat, who protects the arm well.
Vilmat gets back to half guard.
Doctore is looking to take a break and control but Vilmat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vilmat trying to hold on to Doctore's head to control him but Doctore postures up.
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Doctore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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Vilmat keeping hold of Doctore's head, controlling as best he can.
Doctore is thwarting Vilmat's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Doctore seems to be working for a kimura but Vilmat defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Doctore is looking for a kimura here.
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Doctore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Doctore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Vilmat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doctore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doctore's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vilmat (8) vs (5) Doctore
Doctore is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Vilmat off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Doctore defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vilmat's arms.
Vilmat just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
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Vilmat is persistently looking for the submission but Doctore is defending it well.
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Vilmat is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
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Vilmat is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Doctore has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T6##SUB#
Doctore is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Doctore prevents Vilmat from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Vilmat sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Doctore taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Vilmat! |
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