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Event:
Bots de Garra 98
Date: Nov 19, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 44 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
O Reilly instigates a clinch.
Steel tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
O Reilly gets control of Steel's arms and successfully pulls guard. O Reilly will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
O Reilly controlling Steel's posture.
Steel won't allow O Reilly to sweep him here.
O Reilly is trying to keep Steel in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steel wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving. #T1#
O Reilly wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
O Reilly keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
O Reilly has Steel pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving.
O Reilly keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
O Reilly 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.
O Reilly is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel trying to control but O Reilly is working from the bottom.
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but O Reilly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully. #T3#
O Reilly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Reilly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Steel keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
O Reilly won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Steel pulls O Reilly in close to prevent any damage.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - O Reilly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
O Reilly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
O Reilly trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
Steel wants to improve his position but O Reilly is controlling well.
Steel trying to hold on to O Reilly's head to control him but O Reilly postures up.
O Reilly is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel keeping control of the position.
O Reilly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
O Reilly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that O Reilly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Still in half guard, O Reilly seems content to control.
Steel is not content to let O Reilly control the position.
O Reilly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but O Reilly is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Steel tries to roll over but O Reilly keeps him under control.
O Reilly stalling. #T7#
O Reilly works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) O Reilly
O Reilly controlling the pace for now.
Steel is trying desperately to improve position.
O Reilly content just to control the position here.
O Reilly fails to advance to Steel's back.
O Reilly controlling from the full mount. #T8#
O Reilly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape.
Steel wants to control but O Reilly is having none of it.
Steel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steel tries to lock up and control but O Reilly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
O Reilly wants to take Steel's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
O Reilly looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Steel gets back to half guard.#T9#
O Reilly is pressing down on Steel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel is holding on for now.
O Reilly controlling the action here.
O Reilly is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Steel moves into full guard.
O Reilly is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Steel keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
Steel controls O Reilly momentarily but O Reilly frees himself.
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - O Reilly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steel moves into full guard.
Steel is trying to control the position but O Reilly postures up.
Steel wants to sweep here but O Reilly controlling him for the moment.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
O Reilly pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel wants to improve his position but O Reilly is controlling well.
O Reilly wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel won't allow O Reilly to pass to mount.
Steel wants to improve his position but O Reilly is controlling well.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now. #T12#
O Reilly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
O Reilly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Reilly is one step ahead there.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
O Reilly pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
O Reilly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Let's hope that O Reilly has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Steel is not content to let O Reilly control the position.
Steel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly wins on points by 5 to 0.
Patty O Reilly gave a mention to Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 94
Date: Nov 08, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 43 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Vernon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel (0) vs (4) Vernon#SUB2#
Vernon is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel is defending well.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Vernon slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Vernon keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steel stops Vernon from passing to mount. #T1#
Steel is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon tries to move to full mount but Steel actually manages to regain half guard.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steel! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (7) Vernon
Steel prevents Vernon from taking his back.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Steel has given up his back. Will we see Vernon going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (0) vs (10) Vernon#SUB2#
Vernon looking to break Steel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Steel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vernon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Vernon is hanging on to Steel's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vernon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Good control from Vernon.#SUB2#
Vernon is cranking Steel's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Steel! He's tightened the choke and Steel is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Vernon!
Our winner, Isaac Vernon, 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:
Bots de Garra 92
Date: Nov 01, 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 17 wins and 19 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 42 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Steel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Steel, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Steel against the ropes but Steel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Steel has hold of one of Anderson's legs. Anderson is fighting the takedown attempt but Steel gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Steel
Steel wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson managing to control the position.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (2) Steel
Steel controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Steel working a defensive guard but Anderson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (2) Steel
Steel is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (7) vs (2) Steel
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Anderson looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Steel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steel is still trying to improve position.
Anderson controlling from mount.
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Steel tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (10) vs (2) Steel#T5#
Steel tries to break free.
Steel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Steel is really stuck here.
What can Steel do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel is in bad spot here.
#T6#
Anderson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Steel.
Anderson not allowing Steel to control his hands.
I would not like to be Steel right now.
Steel just trying to survive but Anderson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T7#
Anderson has good solid back control here.
Steel just trying to survive but Anderson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
A lull in the action here.
#T8#
Steel tries to roll but Anderson sticks to his back.
Anderson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Steel's body.
Anderson wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.#T9#
Good control from Anderson.
Anderson not allowing Steel to control his hands.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
Anderson not allowing Steel to control his hands.
Good control from Anderson.#T10##SUB#
Anderson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Steel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Steel right now.
#T11#
Steel is trying to break free.
Anderson tries to get the hooks in deep but Steel pushed the leg off.
Anderson controlling well, preventing Steel from escaping the position.
Anderson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Steel's body.
#SUB#
Steel fending off the submission attempt from Anderson. #T12#
Anderson is trying to stick to Steel's back but Steel is turning into Anderson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Anderson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (10) vs (4) Steel
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Anderson has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position.
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Steel postures up. #T13#
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel is looking to pass into half guard but Anderson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Anderson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (12) vs (4) Steel
Anderson wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Steel controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Our winner, Richard Anderson, 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:
Bots de Garra 90
Date: Oct 25, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 41 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mesquita is fending him off so far but Steel persists. Nope, Mesquita circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Mesquita shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Mesquita keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T1#
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
Steel trying to control the position here.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Steel managing to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Mesquita stands and throws Steel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Mesquita
Mesquita wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mesquita's best efforts.
Steel wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Steel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Mesquita passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mesquita stalling. #T4#
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mesquita passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steel! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (8) Mesquita
Steel tries to hold on but Mesquita postures up.#T5#
Mesquita wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely.
Steel is trying desperately to improve position.
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Mesquita's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Mesquita working for a submission but Steel is keeping him at bay.
Mesquita wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Mesquita jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Steel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Steel is not content to let Mesquita control the position. #T6#
Mesquita tries to move to mount but Steel blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (8) Mesquita
Mesquita has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away.
Steel is taking a breather. Mesquita 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.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
#T7#
Steel is controlling the pace.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it. #T8#
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Mesquita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (2) vs (12) Mesquita
Steel just trying to survive but Mesquita is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Steel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Mesquita go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Mesquita is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Mesquita tightening his grip on Steel, looking for the choke. #T9##SUB2#
Mesquita is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mesquita's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Steel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Mesquita patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Steel knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Steel for a finish. #T10##SUB2#
Steel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mesquita is hanging on to Steel's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Steel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Steel is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for the RNC.
Mesquita is not going to allow Steel to sit and survive in this position. #T11##SUB2#
Steel showing good submission defense here.
Steel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Steel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mesquita sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel stops Mesquita from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Steel wants to hold on but Mesquita pushes him away.
Steel regains half guard.#T12##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Steel is trying to control but can't.
Steel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mesquita's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mesquita's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (6) vs (12) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mesquita is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Mesquita regains half guard.
Steel wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy. #T13#
Steel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (9) vs (12) Mesquita
Steel looking to control but Mesquita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (12) vs (12) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to escape the position.
Steel avoiding Mesquita 's attempts to control his hands. #T14#
Steel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Steel has the hooks in. Mesquita is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Steel biding his time, controlling Mesquita.
Steel struggling to keep hold of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel controlling the position well here. Mesquita rolled but Steel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mesquita tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mesquita gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mesquita wins on points by 13 to 12. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 40 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kosmanov defends well and Steel ends up having to push Kosmanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Kosmanov has Steel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kosmanov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Steel tumbling to the mat - Kosmanov dives into Steel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Kosmanov
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel keeping full guard, as Kosmanov tries to pass.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel managing to control the position. #T1#
Kosmanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kosmanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kosmanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosmanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kosmanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Kosmanov trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T3#
Steel pulls Kosmanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kosmanov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kosmanov wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Kosmanov
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Kosmanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (4) Kosmanov#T4#
Kosmanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov 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.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Kosmanov controlling from the top position. #T5#
Kosmanov trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Steel pulls Kosmanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kosmanov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kosmanov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (7) Kosmanov#T6#
Steel gets back to half guard.
Kosmanov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kosmanov tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Kosmanov stalling.
Kosmanov wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
Steel tries to roll over but Kosmanov keeps him under control.#T7#
Kosmanov trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
Steel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kosmanov is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Steel wants to get back to full guard but Kosmanov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (10) Kosmanov
Steel is letting Kosmanov control him for a moment. #T8#
Kosmanov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (2) vs (12) Kosmanov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov controlling his opponent.
Kosmanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kosmanov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Steel is holding on tight.
Kosmanov tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
Steel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Kosmanov mounts Steel! Really nice guard pass there!
Steel is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Kosmanov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Steel is surviving well by controlling Kosmanov's body position as best he can.
Steel is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Kosmanov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T10#
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel 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.
Kosmanov wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Kosmanov content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kosmanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.
Kosmanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kosmanov wants to advance to full mount but Steel doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (12) Kosmanov
Kosmanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kosmanov, not yet.
Kosmanov working a defensive guard here.
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kosmanov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (14) Kosmanov#T12#
Steel working a defensive guard but Kosmanov passes into half guard.
Kosmanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kosmanov prevents Steel from improving his position.
Steel moves into full guard.
Kosmanov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel's guard.
Kosmanov wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kosmanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T13#
Kosmanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kosmanov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosmanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Kosmanov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Steel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (6) vs (14) Kosmanov
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
Kosmanov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kosmanov has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosmanov is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kosmanov wins on points by 14 to 6.
Our winner, Vladimir Kosmanov, 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:
CWC 395
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 39 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 26 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel shoots for a takedown but Nickal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Nickal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel (0) vs (4) Nickal
Steel looking for a sweep but Nickal has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (0) vs (6) Nickal
Nickal looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickal prevents Steel from getting the reversal.
Steel looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel (0) vs (9) Nickal
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is trying to break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Steel staying busy and making it hard for Nickal to control. #T1#
Steel can't escape the position.
Nickal is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nickal tries to get the hooks in deep but Steel pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Steel right now.
#T2#
Nickal is not going to allow Steel to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Nickal is looking for the choke from the back position but Steel is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Nickal is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Steel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nickal looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action.
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nickal wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Nickal with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Steel can't escape the position.
Steel tries to control the position but Nickal now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (0) vs (12) Nickal
Steel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nickal's guard. Nice work there by Steel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (12) Nickal
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Nickal being controlled here, momentarily.
Steel preventing the sweep. #T5#
Steel wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Nickal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully. #T6#
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully. #T7#
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Nickal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (14) Nickal
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nickal won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Steel has Nickal pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Nickal won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
Steel wants to hit a sweep here but Nickal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (17) Nickal
Nickal looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel stops Nickal from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T9#
Steel wants to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.
Steel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Steel tries to control Nickal's body but Nickal pushes him off. Steel squirms to his side and now Nickal has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel (2) vs (20) Nickal
Steel trying to control but not successfully.
Nickal has the hooks in. Steel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Steel is keeping busy.
#T10#
Steel tries to break free.
Steel turns into Nickal and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (20) Nickal
Nickal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal trying to control the position.
Steel is looking to pass into half guard but Nickal pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nickal is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (22) Nickal#T12#
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nickal won't allow Steel to sweep him here. #T13#
Nickal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Steel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nickal is now in half guard.
Steel wants to get back to full guard but Nickal has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (4) vs (25) Nickal
Steel tries to improve his position but instead Nickal has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel (4) vs (28) Nickal
Nickal trying to control.
Nickal doesn't have the hooks in and Steel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (6) vs (28) Nickal
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 28 to 6.
Bo Nickal 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:
CWC 389
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 38 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dukat scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (0) Steel
Dukat trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
Dukat keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Dukat takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel keeping hold of Dukat's head, controlling as best he can.
Dukat is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dukat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dukat sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Dukat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel trying to control from the bottom.
Dukat is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Dukat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Dukat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dukat has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Steel is looking to control Dukat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Dukat prevents Steel from improving his position.
Steel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Steel trying to control here.
Steel wants to improve his position but Dukat is controlling well.
Steel is staying active underneath Dukat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dukat slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Dukat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Dukat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Steel is looking to control Dukat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Steel is looking for a sweep. Dukat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dukat is controlling the pace.
Steel trying to control here.
Dukat tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it. #T5#
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Dukat sits in half guard.
Steel trying to control from the bottom.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Dukat sits in half guard.
Steel tries to roll over but Dukat keeps him under control.
Steel trying to hold on to Dukat's head to control him but Dukat postures up.
Dukat is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Steel wants to control but Dukat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dukat controlling the pace.
Steel wants to control but Dukat is keeping busy.
Dukat trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Dukat moves into full mount! Steel won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (5) vs (0) Steel
Steel 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: Dukat (5) vs (2) Steel#T7#
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Dukat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (7) vs (2) Steel
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Dukat is proving a slippery customer.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (7) vs (4) Steel
Dukat wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel 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. #T8#
Dukat 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.#SUB#
Dukat working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Dukat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (9) vs (4) Steel
Dukat preventing the sweep.
Steel trying to control the position.
#T9#
Dukat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukat won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Dukat wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T10#
Steel looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Dukat from controlling successfully.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dukat is one step ahead there.
Dukat trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T11#
Dukat won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Dukat stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Steel wants to sweep here but Dukat controlling him for the moment.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dukat controls the pace.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dukat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (9) vs (6) Steel
Steel trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Dukat wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Dukat controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Steel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dukat's guard.
Dukat is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard.
Dukat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.
Dukat is looking to improve his position.
Steel wants to free his trapped foot but Dukat is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Dukat moves into full guard.
Dukat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dukat looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dukat is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Dukat managing to control the position.
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Dukat has his feet on Steel's thighs here. He's pushed Steel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Steel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gul Dukat!
Gul Dukat was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 386
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 37 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
McCain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McCain (4) vs (0) Steel
Steel regains half guard.
Steel is looking to control McCain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
McCain tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from McCain's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Steel is positioning himself well to prevent McCain advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is continuing to stall.
Steel wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
#SUB#
McCain is trying to work for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
#T1#
Steel is looking to improve his position.
McCain wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
McCain is working hard here to advance position.
McCain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
McCain is controlling the pace.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
McCain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel trying to control here.
#T3#
McCain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCain has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCain wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Steel is looking to control McCain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?#T4#
Steel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Steel wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
McCain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
McCain is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Steel tries to get to full guard but McCain has control of the leg.
McCain is taking a breather. Steel 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there. #T6#
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel trying to control the position here.
McCain passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Steel is controlling McCain's trapped leg to prevent McCain from advancing to side control.
McCain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McCain trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
McCain is controlling the pace.
#T8#
McCain'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.
McCain is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
McCain prevents Steel from improving his position.
McCain is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
McCain wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
McCain controlling the pace.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as McCain sits in half guard.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel is trying to control the position but McCain postures up. #T10#
McCain wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage.
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
McCain wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
Steel working a defensive guard here.
McCain is pushing down on Steel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel is fighting to maintain full guard but McCain has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel moves into full guard.
McCain is stalling in the full guard.
Steel trying to control the position here. #T12#
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McCain has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (7) vs (0) Steel
Steel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McCain presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (9) vs (0) Steel#T13#
Steel wants to hold on but McCain pushes him away.
McCain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel is desperately trying to improve his position but McCain has a good base and remains in mount.
McCain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape.
Steel is controlling an arm, preventing McCain from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T14#
McCain controlling the position easily from mount.
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
McCain controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
An out of breath John McCain 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:
CWC 384
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 13 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 37 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bandito drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Steel
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito being controlled here momentarily.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Bandito pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bandito passes Steel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.#T2#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position. #SUB#
Bandito is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandito to get the leverage.
Steel tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Bandito is pressing down on Steel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel is holding on for now.
Bandito uses his free foot to push down on Steel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steel. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Steel#T3#
Bandito fails to advance to Steel's back.
Steel tries to hold on but Bandito postures up.
Steel prevents Bandito from taking his back.
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
Steel stops Bandito from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Steel can't escape the position.
Bandito is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Steel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (8) vs (0) Steel#SUB#
Bandito is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Bandito has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Steel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bandito not allowing Steel to control his hands. #T5##SUB#
Steel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Bandito is looking for the choke from the back position but Steel is controlling his hands well.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Bandito working for the choke.
Bandito is trying to stick to Steel's back but Steel is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (8) vs (2) Steel
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet.
Steel stands and throws Bandito's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (5) Steel
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Bandito is not content to let Steel control the position.
Bandito manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Steel wants to free his trapped foot but Bandito is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura but Bandito is defending well.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Bandito defends it. #T7#
Well, if Steel 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.
Steel is trying to control. Bandito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
Steel slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Bandito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steel is thwarting Bandito's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Steel seems content to control.
Steel is trying to control. Bandito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Steel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Bandito trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
Bandito is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Bandito is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandito avoid being mounted?
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel is looking to advance position but Bandito won't allow it.
Bandito wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Steel trying to pass the guard but Bandito defending well.
Bandito wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Bandito is trying is best to control the position here.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Bandito is working away.
Steel moves into full mount! Bandito won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (8) Steel
Steel looking to control but Bandito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steel trying to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel wants to control but instead Bandito manages to regain half guard.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Steel trying to control from half guard but Bandito is working away.
Steel prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Steel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (11) Steel
Bandito is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel controlling from mount.
Bandito regains half guard.
Steel is trying to control. Bandito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Bandito is trying to control but can't.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bandito trying to control here.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Bandito is working away.
Steel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 11 to 8.
Our winner, Bjj Steel, 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:
CWC 380
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 37 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 21 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Steel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vrjalya looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel (4) vs (0) Vrjalya
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Steel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vrjalya has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vrjalya gets back to half guard.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Vrjalya is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel not doing much here.
#T1#
Vrjalya trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Steel seems content to control.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel content to control rather than advance.
Vrjalya won't allow Steel to pass to mount.
Vrjalya tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.#T3#
Vrjalya is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (4) vs (4) Vrjalya
Steel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vrjalya.
Vrjalya tries to get the hooks in deep but Steel pushed the leg off.
Steel just trying to survive but Vrjalya is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel tries to escape the position.
Steel looking to control the position.
Steel tries to roll but Vrjalya sticks to his back.
#T4#
Vrjalya is not going to allow Steel to sit and survive in this position.
Vrjalya is looking to control Steel but Steel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Good control from Vrjalya.#SUB2#
Vrjalya patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Steel trying to control but not successfully.
Steel wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Steel staying busy and making it hard for Vrjalya to control. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking for the choke from the back position but Steel is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Will Vrjalya go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Vrjalya working for the choke.
Vrjalya controlling well, preventing Steel from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T6#
Steel holding on to Vrjalya's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB2#
Steel fending off the submission attempt from Vrjalya.
Vrjalya has good solid back control here.
Steel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Vrjalya biding his time, looking for the opening.
Steel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is persistently looking for the submission but Steel is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Steel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vrjalya.
Steel trying to control but not successfully.
Steel wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. #T8#
Steel tries to escape but Vrjalya has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Steel turns into Vrjalya and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (6) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya controlling the position.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Vrjalya managing to control the position.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Vrjalya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vrjalya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving. #T10#
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrjalya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vrjalya is trying to keep Steel in close.
Vrjalya controlling Steel's posture.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (9) vs (4) Vrjalya#T11#
Vrjalya struggling a bit here.
Steel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Steel trying to control the position but Vrjalya is working away.
Steel controls the position.
Steel working away.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Vrjalya is not content to let Steel control the position.
Steel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vrjalya gets back to half guard.
Vrjalya slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T13#
Steel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrjalya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vrjalya 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.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrjalya is keeping the position for now.
Vrjalya looking to control.
Vrjalya wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving. #T14##SUB2#
Vrjalya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrjalya has Steel pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Bjj Steel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 376
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 37 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Thunder moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Thunder successfully pulls guard.
Steel 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.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Thunder has control of Steel's left arm, preventing Steel from doing any damage.
Steel is pushing down on Thunder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thunder is fighting to maintain full guard but Steel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thunder trying to control but Steel postures up.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thunder is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?
Steel prevents Thunder from improving his position.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Steel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thunder! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (3) vs (0) Thunder#T3#
Thunder is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thunder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steel wants to take his opponent's back but Thunder doesn't allow it.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thunder tries to hold on but Steel postures up.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thunder tries to control Steel's body but Steel pushes him off. Thunder squirms to his side and now Steel has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel (6) vs (0) Thunder#T4#
Steel keeps control of the position as Thunder tries to break free.
Steel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Thunder tries to break free.
I would not like to be Thunder right now.
Thunder is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Steel off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Steel'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.#T5#
Thunder is trying to break free.
Thunder trying to control the hands but Steel breaks the grip. #T6#
I would not like to be Thunder right now.
Thunder is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Thunder keeps trying to improve his position.
Thunder is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Thunder trying to control the hands but Steel won't let him.
Thunder wants to escape the position.
Steel has good solid back control here. #T7#
Thunder just trying to survive but Steel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steel controlling well, preventing Thunder from escaping the position.
Steel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8#
We've been informed that Thunder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Steel avoiding Thunder 's attempts to control his hands. #T9##SUB#
Steel working for a choke but Thunder is defending well. #SUB#
Steel looking for the choke from the back.
Steel controls the position.
Thunder just trying to survive but Steel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steel controlling from the back.#T10#
Thunder looking very determined here, making life difficult for Steel.
Thunder tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Steel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thunder knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thunder for a finish.
Thunder is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T11#
Steel is trying to stick to Thunder's back but Thunder is turning into Steel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Steel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thunder. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (6) vs (2) Thunder
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thunder is one step ahead there.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Thunder controlling from the top position. #T12#
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
Thunder is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Steel.
Thunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T13#
Thunder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Thunder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steel is trying to keep Thunder in close.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
A very excited looking Bjj Steel 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:
CWC 373
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 36 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Alvarez shoots in and bounces Steel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez forces his way into half guard.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Steel has worked his arm free - good work by Steel!
#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Alvarez keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Steel wants to control but Alvarez postures up.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Alvarez is working to tighten his grip on Steel's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Steel has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Alvarez is really squeezing tight and eventually Steel passes out! Alvarez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyler Alvarez!
Tyler Alvarez 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:
CWC 370
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 36 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vrjalya looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.#TD#
Steel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vrjalya's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Vrjalya
Vrjalya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Vrjalya is keeping the position.
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Vrjalya.
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Vrjalya pulls Steel in to control the position.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Vrjalya is keeping the position.
Vrjalya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vrjalya told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Vrjalya.
Vrjalya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.
Steel postures up.
Steel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrjalya is keeping the position for now.
Vrjalya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there. #T3#
Steel controlling from the top position.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vrjalya pulls Steel in to control the position.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Vrjalya is keeping the position.
Steel stays in close to Vrjalya's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Vrjalya is keeping the position.#T4#
Steel wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
Steel is fighting to break Vrjalya's control of his arms but Vrjalya is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vrjalya is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrjalya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.#T5#
Vrjalya is trying to keep Steel in close.
Steel won't allow Vrjalya to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrjalya pulls Steel in to control the position.
Steel wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
Vrjalya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel trying to control but Vrjalya is working from the bottom. #T6#
Steel won't allow Vrjalya to sweep him here.
Vrjalya wants to control the position but Steel says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Steel is stalling here. Vrjalya is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Steel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vrjalya has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (2) vs (4) Vrjalya
Steel wants to control but Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya taking a breather here. #T7#
Steel holds on to Vrjalya's head and controls the position momentarily.
Vrjalya trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vrjalya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Steel trying to remain calm as Vrjalya controls from the top position.#T8#
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Vrjalya trying to control the position but Steel is working away. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vrjalya 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 Steel's shoulder. That is not cool. #T9#
Vrjalya working away.
Vrjalya is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vrjalya takes a little break here. Steel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Vrjalya tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vrjalya has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vrjalya taking a breather here. #T10##SUB2#
Vrjalya swings around for an armbar but Steel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vrjalya's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (4) Vrjalya
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrjalya is retaining full guard.
Steel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vrjalya looking for a sweep. Not yet Vrjalya, not yet.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vrjalya working a defensive guard but Steel passes into half guard.
Steel controlling the action here.
Vrjalya won't allow Steel to pass to mount. #T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vrjalya trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Steel is taking a breather. Vrjalya 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.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (7) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
A lull in the action here as Steel stalls from top position.
Vrjalya is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Steel wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Steel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Steel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vrjalya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (9) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya gets back to half guard.#T13#
Vrjalya wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Vrjalya holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Vrjalya is working away.
Vrjalya wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Steel slows the pace down in half guard.
Steel is looking to advance position but Vrjalya won't allow it. #T14#
Vrjalya slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vrjalya has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrjalya being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
A very excited looking Bjj Steel 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:
CWC 366
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 35 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bandito closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steel quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Steel
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Bandito looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
Steel wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bandito slips nicely into half guard.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Bandito sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Steel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandito's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandito's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (2) vs (4) Steel
Bandito wants to escape the position.
#T2#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Steel doesn't have the hooks in and Bandito manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (4) vs (4) Steel
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Bandito works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steel is positioning himself well to prevent Bandito advancing to mount.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito is working away from the top position though.
Steel wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
Bandito has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (7) vs (4) Steel#T4#
Bandito looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bandito trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Bandito pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Bandito looking to secure an arm triangle but Steel defends it well.
Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Steel wants to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito is stalling here but it's allowed Steel to get half guard.
Steel is not content to let Bandito control the position.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard. #T6#
Steel trying to control the position.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bandito trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Bandito is fighting to break Steel's control of his arms but Steel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bandito trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Bandito passes into half guard. #T7#
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Steel keeps trying to improve his position.
Bandito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steel! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (10) vs (4) Steel
Bandito takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bandito trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Bandito looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandito fails to advance to Steel's back.
Steel is trying to escape the mount.
Steel prevents Bandito from taking his back.#SUB#
Bandito has hold of Steel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Steel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bandito looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9##SUB#
Bandito is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Steel is surviving well by controlling Bandito's body position as best he can.
Bandito avoids the attempt from Steel to control.
Bandito tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
Bandito is really struggling to control Steel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandito with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T10#
Steel is looking to improve his position but Bandito isn't that keen on the idea.
Bandito wants to take Steel's back here but Steel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel is still trying to improve position.
Steel tries to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Bandito is looking to work his way around to Steel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Steel is trying desperately to improve position.
Bandito trying to control but Steel is having none of it. #T11#
Steel stops Bandito from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action.
Steel prevents Bandito from taking his back.#T12#
Steel regains half guard.
Bandito frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (13) vs (4) Steel
Steel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Bandito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Steel gets full guard.#T13#
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bandito drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steel! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (13) vs (8) Steel
Steel is trying to move to mount but Bandito reverses beautifully and ends up in Steel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (15) vs (8) Steel#T14#
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is controlling Bandito's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
In his post fight interview, Enamorado Bandito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 363
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 35 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Feet dives in for a single leg takedown but Steel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Feet shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Steel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steel lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Feet
Steel pushing down on Feet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel not doing much here.
Steel wants to free his trapped foot but Feet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (0) Feet#T1#
Feet tries to hold on but Steel postures up.
Feet is looking to get to half guard.
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Feet told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Feet is wriggling around trying to escape.
Feet wants to control but Steel is having none of it.#T2#
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel looking to control but Feet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Feet is holding on tight.
Steel content just to control the position here.
Feet is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Steel controlling from mount.
Feet working to try and regain half guard.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Feet wants to control but Steel is having none of it.
Feet is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Feet tries to reverse the position but Steel maintains control.
Feet 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.
Feet wants to get back to full guard but Steel has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (8) vs (0) Feet
Feet is looking for a sweep.
Steel working away.
Feet is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T5#
Feet stops Steel from passing to mount.
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feet keeps working.
Feet is looking for a sweep.
Steel taking a breather here.
Feet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel is staying tight to Feet's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Feet wants to control but Steel postures up.#T6#
A lull in the action here as Steel stalls from top position.
Feet is looking to regain half guard here but Steel keeps moving and retains side control.
Feet stops Steel from passing to mount.
Feet is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Feet is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T7#
Feet is looking to improve his position.
Steel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Feet is trying to control but can't.
Feet is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Steel is staying active.
Steel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Feet trying to control but Steel postures up.
#T8#
Feet wants to get back to full guard.
Steel controlling the pace.
Feet is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feet avoid being mounted?
Feet is looking to improve his position.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Feet wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Feet looking for submissions off his back.
Steel prevents Feet from improving his position.#SUB2#
Feet actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Feet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel trying to pass the guard but Feet defending well.
Feet is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel wants to free his trapped foot but Feet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Feet tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Feet is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Feet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Feet.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Feet trying to control the position.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Feet.
Steel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Feet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Feet.
Feet keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Feet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Feet being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Feet working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
#T13#
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel is stalling in the full guard.
Feet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Feet looking for a sweep. Not yet Feet, not yet.
Steel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Feet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there. #T14#
Steel 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.
Feet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Feet is pulling down on Steel's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel, at least for the moment.
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Feet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Bjj Steel 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:
CWC 360
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 35 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 37 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mondragon clinches up against the cage.
Mondragon is trying to drag Steel to the mat but Steel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mondragon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steel prevents it.
Mondragon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steel.
#TD#
Steel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mondragon! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon is trying to escape the mount but Steel keeps good control and instead manages to take Mondragon's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (8) vs (0) Mondragon
Steel controlling from the back.
Steel keeps control of the position as Mondragon tries to break free.
#T1#
Steel is not going to allow Mondragon to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Mondragon right now.
#SUB#
Steel sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Mondragon taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjj Steel!
Bjj Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 355
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 34 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Feet changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Feet (4) vs (0) Steel
Feet tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Feet is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Feet has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steel is not content to let Feet control the position.
Steel being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Feet is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steel gets back to half guard.
Feet wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well.
Steel has a hand on Feet's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Feet takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (7) vs (0) Steel
Feet moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Feet (10) vs (0) Steel#T2#
Feet has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Steel's body.
Feet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Feet gets his hands free as Steel looks to control.
Feet biding his time, controlling Steel.
Feet has the hooks in. Steel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Steel staying busy and making it hard for Feet to control. #SUB#
Feet is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Steel is defending well though. Feet let's go of the attempt for now.
Feet controlling from the back.#T3#
Steel tries to break free.
Feet wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel wants to control his opponent's hands but Feet gets his hands free.
Steel breaks Feet's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (10) vs (2) Steel
Steel 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.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Feet is keeping the position.
Feet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Feet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Feet being controlled here, momentarily.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Feet is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Feet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel stays in close to Feet's body and controls the position. #T5##SUB#
Feet looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Feet trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Feet trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Feet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6##SUB#
Feet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Feet trying to control the position.
Steel controlling from the top position.
Feet is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T7#
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet looking for a sweep. Not yet Feet, not yet.
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB#
Feet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.
Feet trying to control the position here.
Feet keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass. #SUB#
Feet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel trying to control but Feet is working from the bottom.
Steel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9#
Feet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.
Feet managing to control the position.
Feet keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Feet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel defends well.
Feet controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Steel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (10) vs (5) Steel#T10#
Steel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Feet manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (12) vs (5) Steel
Steel tries to roll over but Feet keeps him under control.
Feet passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (15) vs (5) Steel#T11#
Steel is not content to let Feet control the position. #SUB#
Feet is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Feet tries to advance to mount but Steel denies him.
Feet trying to control the position but Steel is working away. #T12#
Steel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Feet is looking for a kimura here.
Steel controlling the position well.
Steel trying to control but Feet postures up.
#T13#
Steel wants to improve his position but Feet is controlling well.
Steel is staying active underneath Feet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Feet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Feet's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T14#
Feet trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Feet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steel trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet takes the fight on points by 15 to 5.
A less than humble Seemah Feet misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 342
Date: Mar 12, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 33 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Scott manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Steel on his heels. He'll look to pass Steel's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Steel
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel has control of Scott's left arm, preventing Scott from doing any damage. #SUB#
Scott drops back looking for a leg! Steel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel manages to kick Scott off! Scott jumps back into Steel's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Steel being controlled here, momentarily.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (0) Steel
Scott wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Scott keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SUB#
Scott tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.
Scott happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Steel reaches up around Scott's neck trying to control. But Scott takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Steel! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Steel is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Scott celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyron Scott!
A victorious Tyron Scott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 335
Date: Mar 05, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 33 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 26 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lucan clinches with his opponent.
Lucan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Steel wants the takedown. Lucan is fighting it off but Steel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lucan's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Lucan
Lucan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a kimura here.
Steel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lucan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lucan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (6) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Steel off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T1#
Steel is riding his opponent, not letting Lucan buck him off.
Steel has the hooks in. Lucan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lucan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Steel is riding his opponent, not letting Lucan buck him off.
Lucan trying to control the hands but Steel won't let him.
Steel biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2#
Lucan trying to control the action but Steel just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan can't escape the position.
Lucan trying to control the position but Steel manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Lucan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lucan just trying to survive but Steel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steel controlling the position well here. Lucan rolled but Steel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lucan trying to control the hands but Steel breaks the grip. #T3#
Lucan tries to break free.
Steel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lucan doesn't escape.
Steel'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.
Steel is not going to allow Lucan to sit and survive in this position.
Steel controlling from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lucan tries to escape but Steel has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Steel controls the action.#SUB#
Lucan 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 Steel gets his way!
Lucan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lucan is keeping busy.
Steel gets his hands free as Lucan looks to control.
Lucan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
What can Lucan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lucan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Lucan working to try and regain half guard.
Steel controlling from mount.
Lucan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Steel trying to control but Lucan is having none of it. #T6#
Lucan tries to reverse the position but Steel maintains control.
Lucan holds on, trying desperately to control.
Lucan tries to reverse the position but Steel maintains control.
Lucan keeps trying to improve his position.
Lucan tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Lucan prevents Steel from taking his back.
Lucan wants to control but Steel is having none of it.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lucan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Steel avoids the attempt from Lucan to control.
Lucan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lucan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel takes Lucan's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lucan is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Steel (9) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. #T8#
Lucan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Steel is trying to stick to Lucan's back but Lucan is turning into Steel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Steel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lucan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (9) vs (4) Lucan
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard. #T9#
Lucan won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Lucan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steel 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.
Lucan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Lucan trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel controls Lucan momentarily but Lucan frees himself. #T10#
Steel pulls Lucan in close to prevent any damage.
Lucan won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Lucan trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Lucan 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.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel pulls Lucan in close to prevent any damage.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (11) vs (4) Lucan
Lucan looking to control.
#T11#
Steel wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Steel won't allow Lucan to sweep him here.
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Lucan can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steel trying to control the pace.
Lucan is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?#T12#
Lucan is controlling Steel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lucan tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel wants to free his trapped foot but Lucan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Steel wants to work for an arm triangle but Lucan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Lucan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Steel wants to control but Lucan is keeping him busy.
Steel controlling the pace. #T13##SUB2#
Lucan looking for submissions off his back.
Lucan wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steel is pressing down on Lucan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucan is holding on for now. #T14#
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan is in trouble now - Steel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (14) vs (4) Lucan
Lucan tries to reverse the position but Steel maintains control.
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lucan regains half guard.
Steel not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Our winner, Bjj Steel, 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.
The defeated Edwin Lucan had this to say: 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
CWC 334 - Diesel vs Majere
Date: Jan 22, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 33 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McDonald is in Steel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McDonald has Steel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) McDonald
Steel 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.
Steel'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.
Steel wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Steel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
McDonald has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steel 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 McDonald. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Steel 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.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
McDonald has an active guard here but Steel has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Steel seems content to control.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
McDonald looking for subs from the bottom but Steel mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (8) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
McDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
Steel controlling his opponent.
McDonald regains half guard.#T4#
Steel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (11) vs (2) McDonald
Steel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McDonald! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (13) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald regains half guard.
Steel uses his free foot to push down on McDonald's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McDonald. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (16) vs (2) McDonald
Steel prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.
Steel moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Steel (19) vs (2) McDonald
Good control from Steel.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Steel.
McDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T5#
McDonald breaks Steel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (19) vs (4) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald drops back looking for a leg! Steel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel manages to kick McDonald off! McDonald jumps back into Steel's guard.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
Steel seems keen to control McDonald's posture.
Steel continues to stall.
McDonald won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McDonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steel has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (21) vs (4) McDonald
Steel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (24) vs (4) McDonald#T6#
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
McDonald regains half guard.
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Steel controlling the pace. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steel in particular looking to stall.
Further stalling from Steel.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
McDonald won't allow Steel to pass to mount. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Steel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (27) vs (4) McDonald
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (27) vs (6) McDonald
Steel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
McDonald looks winded!#T9##SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
Steel wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel trying to control but McDonald postures up.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel controlling the position well. #SUB2#
McDonald 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.
#T10##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel controlling the position well. #T11##SUB2#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steel is trying is best to control the position here.
More hug and hope from Steel.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steel trying to control but McDonald postures up.
#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
Steel gets full guard.#T12#
Steel is pulling down on McDonald's head. It's preventing any offense from McDonald, at least for the moment.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet. #SUB2#
McDonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steel has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (29) vs (6) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T13#
Steel controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel continues to hold on tight.#T14##SUB2#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steel is stalling in the full guard.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Steel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 29 to 6.
A very excited looking Bjj Steel 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.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - Prelims
Date: Jan 15, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 32 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 33 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mondragon as he avoids it easily.
Steel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Mondragon counters by moving into the clinch.
Steel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mondragon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mondragon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Mondragon has Steel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mondragon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Steel tumbling to the mat - Mondragon dives into Steel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel has his hands on Mondragon's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel continues to stall.#T1#
Steel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mondragon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Mondragon
You can see the frustration on Steel's face as Mondragon controls the position.
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but Steel denies him.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Steel is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it.
Mondragon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Mondragon controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Mondragon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mondragon trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mondragon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Steel tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Steel keeping hold of Mondragon's head, controlling as best he can.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Mondragon is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mondragon controlling the pace. #T5#
Steel is trying to control but Mondragon passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (8) Mondragon
Steel is trying to escape the position but Mondragon is controlling the position.
Steel is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it.
Steel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mondragon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (0) vs (10) Mondragon
Steel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mondragon content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Mondragon wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mondragon controlling the pace.
Steel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard. #T7#
Steel pulls Mondragon in to control the position.
Steel'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.
Mondragon trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Steel has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Steel seems keen to control Mondragon's posture.
Steel trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel managing to control the position. #SUB#
Steel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mondragon uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (13) Mondragon#T9#
Mondragon wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Mondragon keeps moving and retains side control.
Mondragon happy to just control the position for now.
Steel manages to get back to half guard.
Steel is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Mondragon prevents Steel from improving his position.#T10#
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mondragon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steel trying to control here.
#T11#
Steel is doing well to control the position and prevent Mondragon from advancing to side control.
Mondragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Steel trying to hold on to Mondragon's head to control him but Mondragon postures up.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mondragon won't allow Steel to sweep him here. #T12#
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel has his hands on Mondragon's head, controlling the position.
Steel looking to control.
Steel wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13#
Steel pulls Mondragon in to control the position.
Mondragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondragon content to stall in guard here.
Mondragon trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T14#
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Mondragon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 13 to 0.
Our winner, Esteban Mondragon, 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:
CWC 332 - The Reboot
Date: Jan 08, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 33 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 31 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hirsch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steel did well to prevent Hirsch getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Steel
Hirsch not doing much here.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hirsch controlling the action here.
Steel is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Hirsch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Steel wants to get back to full guard but Hirsch has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (0) Steel
Hirsch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hirsch content just to control the position here.
Hirsch is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Steel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (8) vs (0) Steel
Hirsch is trying to stick to Steel's back but Steel is turning into Hirsch. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hirsch's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (8) vs (2) Steel
Steel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hirsch manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (10) vs (2) Steel#T2#
Hirsch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hirsch is fighting to break Steel's control of his arms but Steel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steel 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.
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Hirsch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steel keeping hold of Hirsch's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirsch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Steel wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy.
Hirsch controlling the pace.
Steel keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel is looking to control Hirsch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Steel trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (13) vs (2) Steel
Hirsch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Steel tries to lock up and control but Hirsch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hirsch seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Steel is holding on tight.
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hirsch prevents Steel from getting the reversal.
Steel tries to hold on but Hirsch pushes him away.
Hirsch controlling the pace for now.
Steel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (16) vs (2) Steel
Hirsch biding his time, controlling Steel. #T7#
Hirsch'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.
I really don't envy Steel right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hirsch controlling the positon.
Hirsch keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
#T8#
Hirsch not allowing Steel to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hirsch controlling the positon.
Steel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hirsch has good solid back control here. #T9#
Further stalling from Hirsch.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hirsch controls the action.
Hirsch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steel just trying to survive but Hirsch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T10#
Steel wants to escape the position.
Hirsch slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hirsch keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
Hirsch is riding his opponent, not letting Steel buck him off. #T11#
Steel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hirsch is controlling the pace.
Hirsch is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Steel wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
#T12#
Steel is controlling Hirsch's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hirsch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Hirsch seems content to control.
Hirsch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steel for as long as he can get away with.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Hirsch is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Hirsch not doing much here.
Steel controlling the position for now.
Hirsch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel is trying to control but Hirsch manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (19) vs (2) Steel
Steel regains half guard.#T14#
Hirsch not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Harry Hirsch is the new super heavyweight champion!
Harry Hirsch 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:
CWC 330 - Fiso vs The Reverend
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 30 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Jimmy Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Burroughs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steel wants to take the fight to the mat but Burroughs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Burroughs wants to take the fight to the mat but Steel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Burroughs gets underhooks to prevent Steel's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burroughs stops a takedown attempt from Steel.
Steel tries for a takedown but Burroughs manages to get underhooks.
Burroughs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steel tries to score a body lock takedown but Burroughs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steel wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steel can't get the takedown.
Steel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burroughs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steel gets underhooks to prevent Burroughs's takedown attempt.
Steel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burroughs prevents it.
#T1##TD2#
Burroughs is trying to trip Steel. He has hold of a leg but Steel is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Burroughs persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Burroughs
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself. #SUB2#
Burroughs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Eastern Queens MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burroughs 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: Steel (2) vs (4) Burroughs#T2#
Burroughs prevents Steel from improving his position.
Burroughs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burroughs trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
Burroughs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel moves into full guard.
#T3#
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burroughs trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (4) Burroughs
Burroughs controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs wants to sweep but no luck.
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.#SUB2#
Burroughs is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Burroughs trying to control the position.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel is pushing down on Burroughs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burroughs is fighting to maintain full guard but Steel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steel is controlling the pace.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg. #T5#
Burroughs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel 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.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel controlling from the top position.
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (6) Burroughs#T6#
Steel is trying to control the position but Burroughs postures up.
Steel has his hands on Burroughs's head, controlling the position.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burroughs wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burroughs is working away from the top position though.
Burroughs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Steel tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Steel keeping hold of Burroughs's head, controlling as best he can.
Burroughs is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Burroughs trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steel controlling the position well.
Burroughs is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Steel trying to control from the bottom.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel is doing well to control the position and prevent Burroughs from advancing to side control.
Burroughs not doing much here.
#T10#
Steel won't allow Burroughs to pass to mount.
Burroughs is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burroughs wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Steel is staying active underneath Burroughs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Steel is looking to control Burroughs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Steel wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
#T11#
Burroughs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (4) vs (9) Burroughs
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Burroughs 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.
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Burroughs is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Steel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Steel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (6) vs (9) Burroughs
Steel postures up.
#T12#
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (6) vs (11) Burroughs
Steel trying to control the position.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Steel is pulling down on Burroughs's head. It's preventing any offense from Burroughs, at least for the moment.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Burroughs preventing the sweep. #T14#
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Burroughs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burroughs defends it easily.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs wins on points by 11 to 6.
A less than humble Jimmy Burroughs misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - New York
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 36 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 29 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Silverio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silverio (4) vs (0) Steel
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silverio trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Silverio is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel is defending well.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Silverio keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Steel is trying to control Silverio's posture but Silverio avoids it. #T1#
Steel prevents Silverio from moving into mount. #SUB#
Silverio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steel gets back to half guard.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.
Steel is staying active underneath Silverio, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Silverio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Silverio sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio uses his free foot to push down on Steel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steel. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (7) vs (0) Steel
Silverio looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Steel tries to hold on but Silverio pushes him away.
Silverio takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (10) vs (0) Steel
Steel prevents Silverio from getting a body triangle.
Steel trying to control the position but Silverio manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Silverio go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Steel trying to control the hands but Silverio won't let him.
Silverio trying to control.#SUB#
Silverio is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Steel is defending well though. Silverio let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3##SUB#
Steel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silverio.
Steel is really stuck here.
Will Silverio go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Steel 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 Silverio gets his way!
Steel prevents Silverio from getting a body triangle.
Steel trying to control the action but Silverio just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Steel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Steel trying to control the hands but Silverio won't let him. #T4#
Steel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silverio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Steel fending off the submission attempt from Silverio. #SUB#
Silverio is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Steel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Silverio has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Steel 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 Silverio gets his way!
#SUB#
Silverio looking for the choke but no joy.
Silverio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Silverio looking for the RNC. #T5#
Steel just trying to survive but Silverio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Silverio is looking to control Steel but Steel is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Silverio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Steel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Silverio struggling to keep hold of the position.
Silverio is not going to allow Steel to sit and survive in this position.
Silverio is controlling the position but Steel somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Steel wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Silverio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel defends it well.
Silverio tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it. #T6#
Steel is pressing down on Silverio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silverio trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silverio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steel trying to control here.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Silverio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Silverio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silverio is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel trying to control here.
Silverio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silverio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Silverio trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Silverio tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Silverio is controlling the pace.
Silverio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silverio is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silverio trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Steel pulls Silverio in close to his closed guard and prevents Silverio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel is trying to keep Silverio in close.
Steel controlling the position.
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Silverio is proving a slippery customer.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Silverio pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.
Silverio is taking a breather. Steel 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.#SUB#
Silverio wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel trying to control but Silverio postures up.
Silverio is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
Silverio tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (10) vs (2) Steel
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Silverio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel 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.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel stays in close to Silverio's body and controls the position.
Silverio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (12) vs (2) Steel#T11#
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silverio manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (12) vs (4) Steel
Silverio trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Silverio is really struggling to control Steel but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Silverio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T12#
Steel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silverio tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silverio tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silverio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.
Silverio is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.
Silverio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silverio being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (14) vs (4) Steel
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silverio advances to half guard. #SUB#
Silverio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Silverio eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Steel controlling the position well.
Silverio trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Silverio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is staying active underneath Silverio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Carlos Silverio decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CWC HALLOWEEN HAVOC 1
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 28 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in and gets a takedown into Steel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steel seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Steel 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#
Ramirez is fighting to break Steel's control of his arms but Steel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel controlling the position.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ramirez is fighting to break Steel's control of his arms but Steel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steel keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel managing to control the position. #T4#
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez passes Steel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
#T5#
Steel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Steel is looking to get back to full guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Steel tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Ramirez trying to control the position but Steel is working away. #SUB2#
Ramirez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom. #T7#
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez controls the position.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Ramirez wants to control for a moment but Steel uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramirez.
Steel trying to control here.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to advance position but Steel counters by regaining guard.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Steel keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T10#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Ramirez 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.
Steel has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture. #T12#
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
Steel keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T13#
Ramirez is pushing down on Steel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Ramirez wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Steel has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ramirez 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 5 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring PWNAGE Elite's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CWC 327 - Steel vs Burroughs
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 28 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Burroughs tries to sprawl but Steel drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Burroughs
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Steel wants to pass to mount but Burroughs is defending the position.
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Steel slows the pace down in half guard.
Burroughs controlling the position well.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Burroughs is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Steel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
Steel controlling the action here.
Steel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (0) Burroughs
Steel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T3#
Burroughs is trying to escape the position but Steel is controlling the position.
Burroughs stops Steel from passing to mount.
Burroughs wants to control but Steel postures up.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burroughs for as long as he can get away with.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel tries to advance to mount but Burroughs denies him.
The referee asks Steel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Steel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Burroughs is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Burroughs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Steel trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Steel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burroughs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burroughs is trying to get back to half guard.
Steel tries to move to mount but Burroughs blocks the move with his legs.
Steel just content to control the position.
Burroughs stops Steel from passing to mount. #T6#
Steel working away.
Steel takes a little break here. Burroughs wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Burroughs tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position.
Steel just content to control the position.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Burroughs is trying to improve his position.
Steel trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Steel controls the position.
Burroughs wants to control but Steel postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T8#
Steel trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steel trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Burroughs is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?
Steel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (8) vs (0) Burroughs
Steel content just to control the position here. #T9#
Burroughs tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burroughs tries to hold on but Steel postures up.
Burroughs 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.
Steel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is defending well.
Burroughs manages to get to full guard.
Steel preventing the sweep. #T10#
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (8) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel controlling Burroughs's posture.
Burroughs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T11#
Steel managing to control the position.
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Burroughs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.#T12#
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Burroughs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burroughs postures up.
Steel wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burroughs preventing the sweep.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard. #T14#
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel 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: Steel (10) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is looking to advance position but Burroughs won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Bjj Steel 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:
CWC 324 - Zulu vs Camara
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 16 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 27 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Trump drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Steel#SUB#
Trump working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Steel holds on to Trump's head and controls the position momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel wants to control but Trump postures up.#SUB#
Trump working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trump trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Steel keeping his opponent close.
Trump 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 Steel's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Steel is looking to reverse the position.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trump's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Trump seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Steel moves into full guard.
Trump engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Trump'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.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Trump won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Trump will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trump 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.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully. #T5#
Steel being controlled here, momentarily.
Trump trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T6#
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump controlling from the top position.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully. #T7#
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Steel
Steel trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump trying to control the position here.
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trump seems keen to control Steel's posture.#T8#
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Trump seems keen to control Steel's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Steel being controlled here momentarily. #T9#
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Trump is really struggling to control Steel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.#T10#
Trump looking to control.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Trump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel is fighting to break Trump's control of his arms but Trump is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Steel wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Trump working a defensive guard but Steel passes into half guard.
Steel is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.
Steel controlling the pace.
Trump is staying active underneath Steel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trump gets back to full guard.
#T12#
Steel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trump controlling the position.
Steel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trump's guard.
Trump won't allow Steel to pass to mount.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump trying to control but Steel postures up.
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Trump defends it.
Steel trying to control from Trump's half guard. Trump has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Steel 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.
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
Steel wants to take a breather but Trump is having none of it. #T14#
Trump trying to control here.
Steel wants to take a breather but Trump is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Steel seems content to control.
Steel is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Donald Trump thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 3
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 26 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Cruz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Steel can't fight it off and eventually Cruz manages to take the fight to the floor. Steel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Cruz
Steel is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Cruz controlling from the top position.
Steel controlling Cruz's posture.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
Cruz pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Cruz trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Steel is pressing down on Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cruz is fighting to break Steel's control of his arms but Steel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steel controlling Cruz's posture. #T3#
Steel is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Cruz passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Steel wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Steel tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Cruz 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.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Cruz is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Steel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Steel controlling the position for now.
Steel trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Steel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Steel tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Steel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T8#
Steel trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Cruz seems content to control.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Steel working a defensive guard but Cruz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Cruz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Cruz working away.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Steel wants to control but Cruz postures up.
Cruz advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (0) vs (7) Cruz
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Steel tries to reverse the position but Cruz maintains control.
Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Steel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cruz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cruz controlling his opponent.
Cruz wants to take Steel's back here but Steel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Steel tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away. #T12#
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
Cruz avoids the attempt from Steel to control.
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
Steel tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Cruz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cruz prevents Steel from getting the reversal.#T13#
Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel wants to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.#T14#
Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz wins on points by 7 to 0.
A relieved looking Michael Cruz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Pavlov vs Read
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 26 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 26 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel shoots in looking for a takedown but Simone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simone's waist but Simone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steel off to one side. #CL#
Simone moves into the clinch.#TD#
Simone jumps into guard, dragging Steel to the mat.
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (0) Steel
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there. #T1#
Steel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simone 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.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Simone stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position. #T2#
Simone'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.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Simone 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Simone wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Simone stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Simone continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Simone.#T4#
Steel controlling Simone's posture.
Let's hope that Steel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T5#
Simone controlling from the top position.
Simone forces his way into half guard.
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simone's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simone (2) vs (4) Steel
Simone is in bad spot here.
Simone manages to reverse the position and now he's in Steel's guard. Nice work there by Simone.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (4) Steel
Simone content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Simone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simone controlling the pace.
Steel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
Simone controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Simone preventing the sweep.
Simone is stalling in the full guard.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Simone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Steel keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simone looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel pulls Simone in to control the position.
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (6) Steel
Simone has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Simone 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.
Steel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (4) vs (9) Steel
Simone seems a little lost for a moment, as Steel dominates the positioning.
Simone tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position.
Simone prevents Steel from moving into mount.
Simone is looking for a sweep.
Simone is working hard here to advance position.
Simone wants to control but Steel postures up.#T11#
Steel controls the position.
Simone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Steel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Steel.#T12#
Simone has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position.
Simone is trying to keep Steel in close.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position.
Simone keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Simone 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.
Steel postures up.
#T14#
Simone is really struggling to control Steel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Simone is pulling down on Steel's head to control his posture.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Simone is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 9 to 4.
An out of breath Bjj Steel 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:
CWC 321 - Trump vs Steel
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 15 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 25 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Steel tries to sprawl but Trump drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Trump content to stall in guard here.
Trump being controlled here momentarily.
Trump sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel's guard.
Trump has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Steel is trying to control Trump's posture. Trump takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Steel! Trump is rotating here... this could be the end... Steel is out! Trump has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Donald Trump thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 25 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Steel with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Steel gets caught flat footed, as Kersikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Kersikov stands and throws Steel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Steel is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (4) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov trying to control the position but Steel manages to sink in the hooks. #T1#
Kersikov tries to roll but Steel sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel biding his time, controlling Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to escape the position.
Kersikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2#
Kersikov can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
A lull in the action here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kersikov staying busy and making it hard for Steel to control. #T3#
Steel controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.
Steel struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kersikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Steel controls the position.
Kersikov wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Steel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Steel keeps control of the position as Kersikov tries to break free.
Kersikov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Steel.
Kersikov trying to control the hands but Steel won't let him.
Steel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Steel controlling the position well here. Kersikov rolled but Steel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T5#
Kersikov rolls, trying to escape but Steel keeps control of the position.
Steel controlling from the back.
Kersikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Steel tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Kersikov wants to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Steel is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T6##SUB#
Steel looking for a guillotine from mount but Kersikov is having none of it.
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away. #T7#
Steel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Steel prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Steel trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it. #T8#
Steel wants to take Kersikov's back here but Kersikov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel controlling the action here.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard. #T9#
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
Steel wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy. #T10#
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard.
Kersikov controlling the position for now.
Kersikov trying to control from the bottom.
Steel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (7) vs (5) Kersikov
Steel looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel content just to control the position here. #T11#
Steel fails to advance to Kersikov's back.
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steel prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Steel trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it. #T12#
Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
Steel controlling his opponent.
Steel avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
Steel controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Kersikov is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount but Steel keeps good control and instead manages to take Kersikov's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (10) vs (5) Kersikov
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Steel's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T14#
Kersikov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Kersikov right now.
Steel keeps control of the position easily here as Kersikov tries to buck him off.
Steel is looking to control Kersikov but Kersikov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Bjj Steel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 24 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Conor Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Larkin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel (0) vs (4) Larkin
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is trying to control Larkin's posture but Larkin avoids it. #SUB2#
Larkin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Larkin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Larkin taking a breather here.
Larkin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin controls the position from side control.#T1#
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Larkin slows the pace down.
Larkin tries to move to mount but Steel blocks the move with his legs.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Larkin keeps moving and retains side control.
Steel isn't going anywhere.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Steel wants to control but Larkin postures up.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Steel prevents Larkin from moving into mount.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel looking for a sweep but Larkin has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (0) vs (6) Larkin
Steel wants to control but Larkin is having none of it.
Steel looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Larkin controlling from mount. #T3#
Steel tries to hold on but Larkin postures up.
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Larkin's attempts to control the action.
Larkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Larkin content just to control the position here.
Steel is trying to escape the mount.
Steel tries to hold on but Larkin pushes him away.
Larkin controlling his opponent.
Larkin wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Larkin controlling from mount.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Larkin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Steel is surviving well by controlling Larkin's body position as best he can.
Steel is looking to improve his position but Larkin isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Larkin controlling from the full mount.
Steel is looking to improve his position but Larkin isn't that keen on the idea.
Steel tries to lock up and control but Larkin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Larkin controlling from mount. #T7#
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Steel tries to lock up and control but Larkin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
Larkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel tries to hold on but Larkin postures up.
Larkin controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Steel holds on to Larkin around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Larkin controlling his opponent.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Larkin content just to control the position here.
Steel is trying desperately to improve position.
Larkin avoids the attempt from Steel to control.
Larkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Steel just holding on.
Steel is trying desperately to improve position.
Larkin controlling the pace for now.
Larkin wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely.
Steel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T11#
Larkin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel is looking to control Larkin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Larkin prevents Steel from improving his position.
Larkin uses his free foot to push down on Steel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steel. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (9) Larkin
Steel tries to hold on but Larkin pushes him away.
Larkin controlling from the full mount.
Steel can't escape the position.
#T12#
Steel tries to hold on but Larkin pushes him away.
Larkin content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Larkin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Larkin prevents Steel from getting the reversal.
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Larkin content just to control the position here.
Steel tries to reverse the position but Larkin maintains control.#T13#
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Larkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Larkin 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're seeing a lot of stalling here from Larkin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larkin trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larkin wins on points by 9 to 0.
Our winner, Conor Larkin, 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:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 24 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Siam rushes Steel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Siam works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Siam wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Siam 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.#T1#
Siam wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel is trying to control the position but Siam postures up.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Siam wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel controlling the position.#T2#
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel trying to control the position.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel has his hands on Siam's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Siam controls the pace.
Steel is trying to keep Siam in close.
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siam 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. #T5#
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Steel is pulling down on Siam's head to control his posture.
Siam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siam's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (2) Steel
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel is fighting to break Siam's control of his arms but Siam is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steel 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.
Siam seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T7#
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Steel content to stall in guard here.
Siam looking for a sweep. Not yet Siam, not yet.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel forces his way into half guard.#T8#
Well, if Steel 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.
Siam is staying active underneath Steel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Siam wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel is trying to control. Siam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Siam defends it.
Siam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siam (6) vs (2) Steel
Siam avoiding Steel 's attempts to control his hands.
Steel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Siam.
Siam keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
Steel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Siam really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Steel.#T10#
Siam keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
Siam controls the position.
Steel breaks Siam's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (6) vs (4) Steel
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Steel postures up.
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Steel pushing down on Siam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Steel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (6) vs (7) Steel
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Siam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siam is looking to regain half guard here but Steel keeps moving and retains side control.
Siam can't do much from the bottom here.
Steel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Siam's legs.
Steel just content to control the position. #T13#
Let's hope that Steel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Steel trying to control the position but Siam is working away. #T14#
Steel taking a breather here.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Siam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam manages to get back to half guard.
Steel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 7 to 6.
An out of breath Bjj Steel 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:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 32 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 24 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Steel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Steel
Brown trying to control but Steel postures up.
Brown wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Steel is taking a breather. Brown 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.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg. #T2#
Steel is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More stalling from Steel.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steel in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3#
Brown tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Brown is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Brown has a hand on Steel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Steel
Steel controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Brown to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (0) vs (8) Steel
Steel is hanging on to Brown 's back as he tries to escape.
#T5##SUB2#
Steel looking for the choke but no joy.
Brown tries to escape but Steel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Steel gets his hands free as Brown looks to control.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brown is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Steel slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Brown tries to escape the position.
#T6#
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Steel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Steel avoiding Brown 's attempts to control his hands.
Brown is trying to break free.
Steel is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Brown trying to control the position but Steel manages to sink in the hooks. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Brown 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Steel slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Brown is trying to break free.
Steel tries to keep control of the position but Brown is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Brown 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Steel with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T8#
Steel keeps control of the position as Brown tries to break free.
Brown wants to control his opponent's hands but Steel gets his hands free.
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Steel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Brown .
Brown looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Brown tries to roll but Steel sticks to his back.
Steel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Brown can't escape the position.
Steel tries to keep control of the position but Brown is staying busy.#SUB2#
Steel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Brown defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Brown manages to reverse the position and now he's in Steel's guard. Nice work there by Brown .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (8) Steel#T10#
Steel managing to control the position.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel 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: Brown (2) vs (10) Steel
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown .
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Brown .
Brown wants to improve his position but instead Steel has moved into half guard.
Steel is pressing down on Brown 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Steel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T12#
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (10) Steel
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (12) Steel
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
#T13#
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel postures up.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.#T14#
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown 's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel slows the pace down in half guard.
Brown is not content to let Steel control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 12 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Bjj Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Antonio Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 24 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Tim Slater!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Slater drives through and clinches with Steel against the cage.
#TD2#
Slater decides to pull guard.
Slater wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Slater keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel is pushing down on Slater's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slater is fighting to maintain full guard but Steel has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Slater looking for submissions off his back.
Slater wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Steel is taking a breather. Slater 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.#T1#
Steel prevents Slater from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Slater wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Slater has a hand on Steel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (3) vs (0) Slater
Slater is trying desperately to improve position.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#T2#
Slater wants to control but Steel is having none of it.
Slater tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slater is looking to get to half guard.
Slater keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel content just to control the position here.
Steel'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.#T4#
Slater is working to get back to half guard.
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Steel avoids the attempt from Slater to control.
Slater is trying desperately to improve position.
Slater has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (6) vs (0) Slater
Steel is not going to allow Slater to sit and survive in this position. #T5#
Steel controls the action.
Slater tries to escape but Steel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Steel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Slater.
Slater rolls, trying to escape but Steel keeps control of the position.
Steel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Slater is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Steel off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T6#
Slater rolls, trying to escape but Steel keeps control of the position.
Steel keeps control of the position easily here as Slater tries to buck him off.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slater for as long as he can get away with.
Steel not allowing Slater to control his hands.
Slater wants to escape the position.
#T7#
Steel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Slater doesn't escape.
Slater rolls, trying to escape but Steel keeps control of the position.
Slater is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Steel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Steel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Steel avoids the attempt from Slater to control.
Slater is working to get back to half guard.
Slater is still trying to improve position.
Slater stops Steel from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Steel content just to control the position here. #T9#
Slater is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel is looking to work his way around to Slater's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Slater keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steel tries to take his opponent's back but Slater turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (6) vs (2) Slater#T10#
Steel seems keen to control Slater's posture.
Slater wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel has Slater pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
Steel keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (8) vs (2) Slater
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slater wants to control the position but Steel says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T12#
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Slater defends it. #SUB2#
Slater looking for submissions off his back.
Steel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Slater is defending well. #T13#
Steel prevents Slater from improving his position.
Slater trying to control here.
Steel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Slater tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg. #T14#
Steel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (11) vs (2) Slater
Steel wants to take Slater's back here but Slater is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slater is looking to get to half guard.
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Steel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Bjj Steel 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:
CWC 314 - Zulu vs Silva Jr
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 23 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel shoots in but Kersikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Steel gets caught napping as Kersikov dives in and scores a takedown. Steel manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Kersikov won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Steel is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Steel keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Steel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kersikov is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steel for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel gets back to full guard.
Steel is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Steel
Kersikov controlling the position.#T6#
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Steel content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Steel 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.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Steel won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kersikov pulls Steel in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Steel
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily. #T9#
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Steel is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Kersikov trying to move into half guard but instead Steel has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Steel#T10#
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (4) Steel
Steel controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T11#
Steel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steel is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Steel tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position. #T12#
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
More stalling from Steel.#T13##SUB#
Kersikov is looking for a kimura here.
Kersikov not doing much here.
Steel is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?#T14#
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov is looking to pass Steel's guard but actually Steel recovers to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Bogdan Kersikov retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Bogdan Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Jabbar vs Kincaid
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 24 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 23 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel shoots for a double leg takedown but Savkov sprawls well. He's pushed Steel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Savkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Savkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steel.
Savkov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Steel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Savkov on his heels. He'll look to pass Savkov's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Steel
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
Savkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Savkov, not yet.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Savkov is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steel 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.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Savkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Savkov is retaining full guard. #T4#
Steel controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Savkov working for submissions but it's allowed Steel to get to half guard.
#T5#
Savkov is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.
Steel slows the pace down in half guard.
Savkov is in trouble now - Steel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Steel#T6#
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Savkov is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Savkov working to try and regain half guard.
Savkov is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Steel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Savkov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (5) Steel
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard. #T7#
Steel being controlled here, momentarily.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (7) Steel#T8##SUB#
Savkov working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel pushes down on Savkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savkov gets full guard.#T9#
Steel forces his way into half guard.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.
Steel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel moves into full mount! Savkov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (2) vs (10) Steel
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Steel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Let's hope that Steel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Steel avoids the attempt from Savkov to control.
Steel wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely.
Savkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Steel controlling his opponent.
Steel looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savkov regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Steel seems content to control.#SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (2) vs (13) Steel
Savkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Steel.
Steel is looking to take Savkov's back but instead Savkov gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Steel is taking a breather. Savkov 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.#T13#
Steel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (2) vs (16) Steel
Steel content just to control the position here.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savkov is looking to get to half guard.
Steel content just to control the position here. #T14#
Savkov tries to hold on but Steel postures up.
Savkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape.
Savkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 16 to 2.
After winning the bout, Bjj Steel 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:
CWC 312 - Ziyaeddin vs Priest
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 24 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mondragon circles away.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mondragon sprawls well. Mondragon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Mondragon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Steel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Steel pulls Mondragon in close to prevent any damage.
Mondragon won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mondragon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Mondragon controlling the position.
Mondragon controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Steel passes into half guard.
Steel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Mondragon trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mondragon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mondragon looking to control.
#T4#
Steel stands and throws Mondragon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (2) Mondragon
Steel working away.
Steel wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position. #T5#
Steel just content to control the position.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom here.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mondragon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Steel trying to control the pace.
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
Steel prevents Mondragon from improving his position.#T7#
Steel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8##SUB2#
Mondragon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel 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. #T9#
Mondragon is trying to keep Steel in close.
Mondragon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Steel not doing much here.
Mondragon is holding on to half guard well.#T10#
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steel'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.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard.
Steel is pressing down on Mondragon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mondragon is holding on for now.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Steel trying to control the pace.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Mondragon wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mondragon is holding on to half guard well.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steel is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steel in particular looking to stall.
Further stalling from Steel.#T13#
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Mondragon is trying to control but can't.
Steel controlling the action here.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Steel is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Steel is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Bjj Steel 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:
CWC 311 - Steel vs Simone
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 20 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Steel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simone to the ground. Steel is now in Simone's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Simone
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel controlling from the top position.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simone for as long as he can get away with.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone looking to control.
Simone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1##SUB2#
Simone has his feet on Steel's thighs here. He's pushed Steel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Steel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Simone!
Joey Simone is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Joey Simone 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:
CWC 310 - ALL OUT WAR
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 30 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Arias scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Arias#SUB2#
Arias 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arias wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Arias is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
Steel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg. #T1#
Arias working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Steel's thigh. Steel counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Steel controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Steel keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Steel is trying to keep Arias in close.
Arias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steel looking to control.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arias controls the pace.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel trying to control the position.
#T3#
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Arias being controlled here momentarily.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Steel is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T4#
Steel is trying to keep Arias in close.
Arias advances to half guard.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
Arias wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Arias won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Arias wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Arias
Arias keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arias wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Arias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6#
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel is really struggling to control Arias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Steel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (2) Arias#T7#
Steel moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (7) vs (2) Arias
Steel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arias is looking to escape.
Arias wants to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Steel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arias is looking to escape.
Arias is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Arias regains half guard.
Steel content to control rather than advance.
Arias trying to control here.
Arias is in trouble now - Steel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (10) vs (2) Arias
Arias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Arias keeps trying to improve his position.
Arias looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel (13) vs (2) Arias
Steel is hanging on to Arias's back as he tries to escape.
Steel is looking to control Arias but Arias is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Arias wants to escape the position.
Good control from Steel.#T10#
Steel doesn't have the hooks in and Arias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (13) vs (4) Arias
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (15) vs (4) Arias#SUB#
Steel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Arias is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Arias has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (15) vs (6) Arias
Arias trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T11#
Steel keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arias is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arias passes into half guard. #T12#
Arias content to control rather than advance.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arias is working away from the top position though.
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Arias is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Steel is not content to let Arias control the position.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position. #T13##SUB2#
Arias is working for a submission of some sort.
Arias prevents Steel from improving his position.
Arias stalling.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arias is working away from the top position though.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Arias sits in half guard. #T14#
Steel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Arias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arias stalling away here and it's allowed Steel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Arias trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Bjj Steel retains his welterweight title!
Bjj Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Steel vs Pavlov
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 34 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pavlov wants it to stay on the feet.
Steel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pavlov sprawls well. Pavlov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pavlov scores with a takedown into Steel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Pavlov
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Steel is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steel! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Steel wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pavlov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Steel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov tries to control but Steel wriggling away. #T4#
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.
Steel is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov fails to advance to Steel's back.
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Steel is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Steel wriggling away. #T6#
Steel is trying to escape the mount.
Steel wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Steel is holding on tight.
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Steel is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Steel is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back.
Pavlov looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Pavlov is looking to work his way around to Steel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Steel wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Steel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steel tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape.
Pavlov prevents Steel from getting the reversal.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Steel holds on to Pavlov around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Pavlov fails to move to back control.
Steel wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel has given up his back. Will we see Pavlov going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (0) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Steel.
Yet more stalling tactics from Pavlov.
Steel can't escape the position.
#T12#
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Steel buck him off.
Steel is keeping busy.
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Steel tries to buck him off.
#T13#
Steel wants to control his opponent's hands but Pavlov gets his hands free.
Steel tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pavlov controls the action.
Steel breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (8) Pavlov#T14#
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Steel wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 8 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Matvey Pavlov, 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:
CWC 308 - Steel vs Mondragon
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Steel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Steel is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it.
Mondragon controlling the position for now.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Steel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is still trying to improve position.
Mondragon is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Steel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mondragon controlling the position well.
Steel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel is taking a breather. Mondragon 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.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Steel prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mondragon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mondragon.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
#T3#
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Mondragon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mondragon being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
#T4#
Steel stays in close to Mondragon's body and controls the position.
Mondragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondragon is pulling down on Steel's head to control his posture.
Steel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon is pulling down on Steel's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel, at least for the moment.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Steel stays in close to Mondragon's body and controls the position.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Steel passes Mondragon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Steel trying to control the pace.
Mondragon is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
Steel is controlling the pace.
Mondragon is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Steel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel'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.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel trying to control the pace. #T9#
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mondragon.
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel preventing the sweep. #T10##SUB2#
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel advances to half guard.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mondragon is positioning himself well to prevent Steel advancing to mount. #T11#
Steel is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.
Steel is looking to pass Mondragon's guard but actually Mondragon recovers to full guard.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon managing to control the position.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Mondragon is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Steel trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon looking to control but Steel passes into half guard.
Mondragon trying to control here.
#T13#
Steel not doing much here.
Mondragon gets full guard.
Mondragon pulls Steel in to control the position.
Steel trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Mondragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mondragon controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Bjj Steel retains his welterweight title!
Bjj Steel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Dyon vs Steel
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 20 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Steel gets caught napping as Dyon dives in and scores a takedown. Steel manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (0) Steel
Dyon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steel has Dyon pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel controls Dyon momentarily but Dyon frees himself.
Dyon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Dyon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Steel is controlling Dyon's posture.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Dyon is working hard here to advance position.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Dyon 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.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel is controlling Dyon's posture.#T2#
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel pulls Dyon in close to prevent any damage.
Dyon preventing the sweep.
Steel keeps trying to improve his position.
Dyon being controlled here momentarily.
Dyon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Dyon stands and throws Steel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (5) vs (0) Steel
Dyon trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Dyon taking a breather here.
Steel tries to buck Dyon off but Dyon is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Dyon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dyon trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Dyon tries to advance to mount but Steel denies him.
Dyon controls the position.#T4#
Steel tries to bench press Dyon off him but Dyon keeps the position.
Steel is not content to let Dyon control the position.
Steel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dyon off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dyon (5) vs (4) Steel
Steel controls the position.
Dyon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Dyon right now.
Steel is looking to control Dyon but Dyon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dyon just trying to survive but Steel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T5#
Dyon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon breaks Steel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (7) vs (4) Steel
Steel 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: Dyon (7) vs (6) Steel
Dyon wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel prevents Dyon from improving his position.
Steel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (7) vs (9) Steel
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Dyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Dyon struggling a bit here.
Dyon prevents Steel from improving position.
Dyon tries to buck Steel off but Steel is having none of it.
Dyon can't do much from the bottom here.
Dyon is trying to get back to half guard.
Dyon prevents Steel from moving into mount.
Steel trying to control the action but Dyon is working from the bottom. #T7#
Steel taking a breather here.
It looks like Steel 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.
Dyon is trying to control Steel's posture but Steel avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Dyon struggling a bit here.#T8#
Dyon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steel wants to control but Dyon is keeping him busy.
Dyon tries to improve position but can't.
Dyon regains half guard.
Steel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dyon! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (7) vs (12) Steel
Dyon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dyon tries to hold on but Steel postures up.
Dyon tries to reverse the position but Steel maintains control.#T9#
Steel controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Steel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dyon is looking to get to half guard.
Steel controlling his opponent.
Dyon is trying desperately to improve position.
Steel wants to take Dyon's back here but Dyon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T10#
Dyon regains half guard.
Steel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steel is trying to control. Dyon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel controlling the pace.
Dyon tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Steel is working for a kimura but Dyon is defending it quite comfortably.
#T11#
Dyon is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dyon wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (7) vs (15) Steel#T12#
Steel content just to control the position here.
Steel wants to control the pace but Dyon is squirming around nicely.
Dyon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dyon wants to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Steel content just to control the position here.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Dyon wants to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Dyon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dyon gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Dyon is defending well.
Steel controlling the action here.
Dyon is looking to improve his position.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Dyon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel is continuing to stall.
Steel prevents Dyon from improving his position.
Steel wants to pass to mount but Dyon is defending the position.
Dyon tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 15 to 7.
Bjj Steel is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Bjj Steel 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:
CWC 306 - Sparxx vs Zulu
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 21 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 21 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Brown has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Steel tightens his grip and picks Brown up, before dumping him to the ground. Brown manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Brown
Steel 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.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown pulls Steel in close to prevent any damage.
Steel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Brown has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Steel passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well. #T1#
Brown tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (0) Brown
Steel controls the position. #SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown wants to control but Steel postures up.#T3#
Brown regains half guard there - taking advantage of Steel's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Well, if Steel 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#
Steel is looking for a kimura here.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg. #T4#
Steel content to control rather than advance.
Steel is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
#T5#
Steel controlling the action here.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Brown wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel controlling the action here.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Brown trying to control but Steel postures up.
Steel is taking a breather. Brown 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.
Steel wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg. #T7#
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Steel controlling the pace.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Steel not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully. #T9#
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown is positioning himself well to prevent Steel advancing to mount.
Steel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (8) vs (0) Brown#T10#
Brown tries to reverse the position but Steel maintains control.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Brown is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.
Steel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel controlling from the full mount.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown has given up his back. Will we see Steel going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (11) vs (0) Brown#T12#
Brown is in bad spot here.
Steel biding his time, looking for the opening.
Steel controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
Steel has good solid back control here.
Brown is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Steel wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Good control from Steel.
Brown tries to roll but Steel sticks to his back.
#T13#
Steel is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Steel continues to stall.
Steel has the hooks in. Brown is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Steel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brown's body.
Steel wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.#T14#
Steel wants to control but Brown manages to buck him off and is now in Steel's guard! Nice work there by Brown! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (11) vs (2) Brown
Brown wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Bjj Steel retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Bjj Steel 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:
CWC 305
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 21 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 33 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steel enables Pavlov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Steel being controlled here, momentarily.
Steel controlling the position.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Steel wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#T2#
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Pavlov#T3#
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (4) Pavlov
Steel 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: Steel (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Steel is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Steel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (7) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is working to get back to half guard.
Steel looking to control but Pavlov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel wants to take his opponent's back but Pavlov doesn't allow it.
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Pavlov is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Steel content just to control the position here.
Pavlov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Steel is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel'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.#T7#
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Steel is controlling the pace.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov controlling the position well. #T8#
Pavlov tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Pavlov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg. #T9#
Steel trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Steel wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Steel uses his free foot to push down on Pavlov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pavlov. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (10) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov working to try and regain half guard.
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov regains half guard.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Steel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Steel content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov keeping hold of Steel's head, controlling as best he can.
Steel trying to control the pace. #T11#
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Steel wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Steel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (13) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Steel content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Steel controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov is trying to reverse the position but instead Steel has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Steel (16) vs (4) Pavlov#T13#
Steel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pavlov.
Pavlov is trying to break free.
Steel not allowing Pavlov to control his hands.
Pavlov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Steel controlling well, preventing Pavlov from escaping the position.
Steel keeps control of the position easily here as Pavlov tries to buck him off.
Steel keeps control of the position as Pavlov tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
#T14#
I really don't envy Pavlov right now.
Steel not allowing Pavlov to control his hands.
Steel has the hooks in. Pavlov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pavlov trying to control the hands but Steel won't let him.
Steel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pavlov's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Bjj Steel retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Bjj Steel 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:
CWC 304 - Walters vs Steel
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Walters fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steel sprawls well initially but Walters persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.
Steel is concentrating on defense, preventing Walters from advancing position.
Walters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walters is just content to waste time from the top position. Steel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Walters pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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#
Walters is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walters to get the leverage.
Walters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Steel controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Walters seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Walters trying to work for an americana but Steel has managed to regain full guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Walters trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T2#
Walters is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walters manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Steel
Steel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Walters's legs - danger averted.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Walters looking for a sweep. Not yet Walters, not yet. #SUB#
Walters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel content to stall in guard here.
Walters controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Walters haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Steel won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Walters trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel forces his way into half guard.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Walters trying to control here.
Steel prevents Walters from improving his position.
Steel controlling the pace.
Steel wants to take a breather but Walters is having none of it.
Walters moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.
Steel 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. #T6##SUB#
Walters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Walters seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T7#
Walters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walters seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel 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.
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom. #T8#
Steel 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.
Walters wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel stands and throws Walters's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (2) vs (5) Steel
Walters wants to control but Steel postures up.
Steel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Walters is trying to work for a sweep but Steel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Walters (2) vs (7) Steel
Steel controlling from mount. #T9#
Walters tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Walters (2) vs (10) Steel
Walters is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Steel.
Steel struggling to keep hold of the position.
Walters breaks Steel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (4) vs (10) Steel#T10#
Walters wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel has Walters pulled in close to control his posture.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (4) vs (12) Steel
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.#T11#
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Steel passes Walters's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walters is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Walters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steel in particular looking to stall.
Walters tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Walters is controlling Steel's trapped leg to prevent Steel from advancing to side control.#T13#
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walters is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel is controlling the pace.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Steel controlling the pace.
Walters gets full guard.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Walters trying to control the position.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Walters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 12 to 4.
Bjj Steel is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bjj Steel 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:
CWC 303 - Ottke vs Jones
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 21 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Sitsongrit sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Sitsongrit seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sitsongrit seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit trying to control the pace.
Sitsongrit passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Sitsongrit controlling his opponent.
Steel wants to hold on but Sitsongrit pushes him away.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Steel doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Sitsongrit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sitsongrit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steel doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Steel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel tries to hold on but Sitsongrit postures up.#T3#
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sitsongrit controlling the pace for now.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sitsongrit content just to control the position here.
Steel tries to reverse the position but Sitsongrit maintains control.
Sitsongrit controlling from the full mount.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Steel is having none of it. #T4#
Steel tries to hold on but Sitsongrit pushes him away.
Sitsongrit controlling the pace for now.
Sitsongrit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Sitsongrit.
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Sitsongrit's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Sitsongrit content just to control the position here.
Steel is trying desperately to improve position.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Sitsongrit tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
Sitsongrit avoids the attempt from Steel to control.
Sitsongrit controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Sitsongrit tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
Sitsongrit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sitsongrit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape.
Sitsongrit controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Sitsongrit trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Sitsongrit controlling from mount.
Sitsongrit tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
Sitsongrit controlling from the full mount.
Steel tries to lock up and control but Sitsongrit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Sitsongrit wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely.
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sitsongrit is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sitsongrit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steel can't escape the position.
Steel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T9#
Steel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sitsongrit stalling.
Sitsongrit tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Sitsongrit has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit wants to advance to full mount but Steel doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel 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: Steel (2) vs (5) Sitsongrit
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steel in particular looking to stall.#T11#
Sitsongrit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sitsongrit controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Steel wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Steel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sitsongrit can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Steel postures up.
#T12#
Steel controlling the action here.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Steel postures up.
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Steel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Steel prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Steel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (5) Sitsongrit
Steel controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Steel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
Steel takes Sitsongrit's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sitsongrit is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Steel (8) vs (5) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Steel won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sitsongrit doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Bjj Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Priest vs Bangsit
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Merlin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steel quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel trying to control but Merlin postures up.
Merlin trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel is trying is best to control the position here.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well.
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Merlin wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it. #T1#
Steel keeping control of the position.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Merlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Merlin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Steel
Steel prevents Merlin from improving position.
Merlin looking to control but instead Steel has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Merlin controlling the action here.
Steel wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
#T3#
Merlin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) Steel
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape.
Steel is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Merlin trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Merlin prevents Steel from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steel wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Steel is trying desperately to improve position.
Steel tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Merlin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Steel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Merlin looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Merlin's lack of action.
#T6#
Merlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel is in trouble now - Merlin has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (11) vs (0) Steel
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Merlin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Merlin wants to control but Steel has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Merlin is looking for a kimura here.
#T7#
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Steel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Merlin is pressing down on Steel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel is holding on for now.
Merlin slows the pace down in half guard.
Steel trying to control but Merlin postures up.
#T8#
Merlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Merlin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merlin is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merlin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (14) vs (0) Steel
Merlin wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel wants to control but Merlin postures up.#T10#
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Merlin trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Merlin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working. #T11#
Merlin just content to control the position.
Merlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Merlin controls the position from side control.
Merlin trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Merlin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Merlin in the domination position with Steel hanging on.
Steel can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Merlin has knee on belly momentarily but Steel bucks him off and regains half guard.
Merlin not doing much here.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Steel wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T14#
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is trying is best to control the position here.
Steel wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Xavier Merlin retains his lightweight title!
Xavier Merlin 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:
CWC 301 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Steel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Steel has his hands on Cubbedge 's head, controlling the position.
Cubbedge trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel wants to sweep here but Cubbedge controlling him for the moment.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Cubbedge
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel defends well.#SUB2#
Cubbedge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cubbedge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (4) Cubbedge
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Cubbedge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cubbedge won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Cubbedge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steel trying to control the position here.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Steel is controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully. #T5#
Cubbedge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Steel pulls Cubbedge in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (4) Cubbedge
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Steel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (7) vs (4) Cubbedge #T6#
Steel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cubbedge struggling a bit here.
Steel in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cubbedge is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Steel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Steel'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.
Steel tries to advance to mount but Cubbedge instead regains half guard.
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Cubbedge defends it.
Steel controlling the pace.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cubbedge for as long as he can get away with.#T8##T9#
Cubbedge won't allow Steel to pass to mount.
Steel is controlling the pace.
Steel is looking to stall here but Cubbedge recovers full guard.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Steel trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving. #T11#
Cubbedge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
Steel stands and throws Cubbedge 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (10) vs (4) Cubbedge
Steel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cubbedge is trying to control Steel's posture but Steel avoids it. #T12#
Steel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
Cubbedge struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep.
Steel advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (12) vs (4) Cubbedge #T13#
Cubbedge is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.
Cubbedge is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Steel controlling from mount. #T14#
Cubbedge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel content just to control the position here.
Steel continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel wants to take Cubbedge 's back but he can't do it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
A relieved looking Bjj Steel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Alopodis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alopodis working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Steel is pulling down on Alopodis's head. It's preventing any offense from Alopodis, at least for the moment.
Steel keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Alopodis works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Alopodis
Steel tries to hold on but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel tries to hold on but Alopodis postures up.
Steel is controlling an arm, preventing Alopodis from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Alopodis's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well. #T2#
Alopodis is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Alopodis works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (8) Alopodis
Alopodis fails to advance to Steel's back.
Alopodis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel prevents Alopodis from taking his back.
Alopodis tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
Steel can't escape the position.
Alopodis avoids the attempt from Steel to control.
Alopodis mounts Steel! Really nice guard pass there! #T3#
Alopodis is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel wants to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Alopodis looking to take Steel's back but Steel rolls and after a scramble, Steel ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Steel to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (8) Alopodis
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#SUB#
Steel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steel pushes down on Alopodis's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Steel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (8) Alopodis
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steel controlling from the full mount.
Steel fails to take his opponent's back.
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.
Alopodis 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.
Alopodis gets full guard.#T5#
Alopodis 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.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (8) vs (8) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't.
Steel taking a breather here.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel taking a breather here. #T6#
Alopodis is not content to let Steel control the position.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Steel trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alopodis looks to move to half guard but instead Steel has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (10) vs (8) Alopodis
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Alopodis is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alopodis 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: Steel (10) vs (10) Alopodis
Alopodis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alopodis looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (12) vs (10) Alopodis
Steel trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Steel advances to half guard.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard but Steel has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (15) vs (10) Alopodis
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount.
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Steel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Alopodis to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel (18) vs (10) Alopodis
Alopodis wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Steel has good solid back control here.
Steel has the hooks in. Alopodis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Steel slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Alopodis tries to escape the position.
Steel biding his time, controlling Alopodis.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alopodis for as long as he can get away with.
Alopodis tries to escape but Steel has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.
Good control from Steel.
I really don't envy Alopodis right now.
Steel tries to keep control of the position but Alopodis is staying busy.
Alopodis tries to escape the position.
Steel controlling the position well here. Alopodis rolled but Steel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Steel trying to control.
Steel controlling well, preventing Alopodis from escaping the position.
#T11#
Steel controls the action.
Alopodis is trying to break free.
Steel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alopodis doesn't escape. #SUB#
Steel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Steel is trying to stick to Alopodis's back but Alopodis is turning into Steel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Steel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alopodis. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (18) vs (12) Alopodis
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Alopodis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alopodis passes into half guard.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Steel controlling the position for now.
Steel wants to control but Alopodis passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (18) vs (15) Alopodis#T13#
Alopodis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Alopodis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Steel! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (18) vs (17) Alopodis
Steel wants to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.
Alopodis wants to take his opponent's back but Steel doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Alopodis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Steel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Steel is looking to reverse the position.
Alopodis tries to move to mount but Steel blocks the move with his legs.
Alopodis tries to move to full mount but Steel actually manages to regain half guard.
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel managing to control the position.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 18 to 17.
A relieved looking Bjj Steel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Steel vs Merlin
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Merlin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Merlin
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Steel has his hands clasped together around Merlin's back. He's all about the action.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Merlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin prevents Steel from improving his position.
Steel is looking to get back to full guard here but Merlin has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Merlin
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Merlin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steel tries to bench press Merlin off him but Merlin keeps the position.
Steel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Merlin moves into full mount! Steel won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (8) Merlin
Merlin tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
Merlin prevents Steel from getting the reversal.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Steel regains half guard.#T2#
Steel is concentrating on defense, preventing Merlin from advancing position.
Steel is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Merlin trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
Merlin prevents Steel from improving his position.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Steel has his hands clasped together around Merlin's back. He's all about the action.#T3##SUB2#
Merlin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Merlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Merlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merlin controlling the action here.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merlin trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard.
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Steel tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Steel trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
Steel tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Steel is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Steel gets back to full guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Steel being controlled here, momentarily.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merlin won't allow Steel to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Merlin drops back looking for a leg! Steel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel manages to kick Merlin off! Merlin jumps back into Steel's guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully. #T6#
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Merlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Merlin 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.#T7#
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel pulls Merlin in close to his closed guard and prevents Merlin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T8#
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #SUB2#
Merlin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steel! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (4) vs (8) Merlin
Merlin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Steel trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom. #T9#
Merlin is looking for a sweep.
Merlin wants to control but Steel postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Merlin is trying to control Steel's posture but Steel avoids it.
Steel advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (6) vs (8) Merlin#SUB#
Steel has control of Merlin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Merlin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Merlin tries to reverse the position but Steel maintains control.#T10#
Steel seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Merlin is holding on tight.
Merlin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Merlin regains half guard.
Merlin keeping hold of Steel's head, controlling as best he can.
Steel is just content to waste time from the top position. Merlin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Merlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel defends well.
Steel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Merlin looking to control but Steel passes into half guard.
Merlin is controlling Steel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12##SUB2#
Merlin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Merlin controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel pushes down on Merlin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Merlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel controlling the action here. #T13#
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Merlin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Merlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merlin has control of Steel's left arm, preventing Steel from doing any damage. #T14#
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Merlin is pulling down on Steel's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel, at least for the moment.
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Merlin.
Steel 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin seems keen to control Steel's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 8 to 6.
Xavier Merlin is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Xavier Merlin 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:
CWC 298 - Steel vs Lee
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steel but Steel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bjj Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morrison Lee.
Lee tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bjj Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lee showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Lee
Steel is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Steel pulls Lee in to control the position.
Lee trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Lee
Steel forces his way into half guard.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.
Steel preventing the sweep. #T2#
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (4) Lee
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (4) Lee
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#T3#
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Steel'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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (6) Lee
Lee wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Lee trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel 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: Steel (6) vs (6) Lee
Lee tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Lee 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: Steel (6) vs (8) Lee
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel trying to control from the bottom.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Steel is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee wants to advance to full mount but Steel doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lee stands and throws Steel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (6) vs (11) Lee
Steel is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it. #T8#
Steel sneaks back into half guard.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
Steel gets back to full guard.
Steel is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T9#
Steel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Steel keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T10#
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Steel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (10) vs (11) Lee#SUB#
Steel looking for the choke from the back.
Lee wants to escape the position.
Steel controls the position.
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Steel keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Steel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Steel is hanging on to Lee's back as he tries to escape.
Steel keeps control of the position easily here as Lee tries to buck him off.
Lee breaks Steel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (10) vs (13) Lee
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T12#
Lee wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (12) vs (13) Lee
Steel is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Steel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lee is controlling Steel's trapped leg to prevent Steel from advancing to side control.
Steel trying to control the pace. #T13#
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14##SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Steel stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Steel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (15) vs (13) Lee
Steel controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee is letting Steel control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 15 to 13.
Bjj Steel retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Bjj Steel, 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:
CWC 297 - Camara vs Hirsch
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cubbedge shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cubbedge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cubbedge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge stalling away here and it's allowed Steel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully. #T1#
Steel controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Steel
Steel looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cubbedge has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel controlling from the top position. #T2#
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (5) Steel
Steel takes a little break here. Cubbedge wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cubbedge struggling a bit here.
Steel wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy. #T3#
Cubbedge prevents Steel from improving position.
Cubbedge sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge wants to get back to full guard.
Cubbedge trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Steel manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (8) Steel
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cubbedge 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: Cubbedge (4) vs (8) Steel
Steel is controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel looking to control.
#T5#
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cubbedge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Cubbedge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel pulls Cubbedge in close to prevent any damage.
Steel 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.#T6#
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Steel is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head to control his posture.
Steel is continuing to stall.
Cubbedge is looking to advance position but Steel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (12) Steel#T7#
Cubbedge doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel wants to control the action but instead Cubbedge gets a body lock and reverses into Steel's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (12) Steel
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cubbedge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8#
Steel controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel 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.
Steel is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head. It's preventing any offense from Cubbedge , at least for the moment.#T9#
Steel trying to control the position.
Cubbedge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel trying to control the position here.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Steel controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel is controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel is trying to keep Cubbedge in close.
Steel working a defensive guard but Cubbedge passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Cubbedge is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura here.
Steel wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel is controlling Cubbedge 's trapped leg to prevent Cubbedge from advancing to side control.#T12#
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cubbedge wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
Cubbedge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel is looking to control Cubbedge 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Steel is pressing down on Cubbedge 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T13##SUB2#
Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Steel pulls Cubbedge in close to prevent any damage.
Steel 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.#T14#
Cubbedge 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel looking to control.
Steel has his hands on Cubbedge 's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 12 to 6.
Bjj Steel is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Bjj Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Jones vs Trump
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Al Jhit fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steel sprawls well initially but Al Jhit persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Steel
Al Jhit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Al Jhit trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Al Jhit tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Al Jhit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Al Jhit is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Steel
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Jhit is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Al Jhit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel postures up.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Al Jhit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
Al Jhit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nap or Tap, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Steel controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Al Jhit has a hand on Steel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (5) Steel
Al Jhit wants to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel trying to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Steel prevents Al Jhit from getting the reversal.
Steel controlling from mount.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Al Jhit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Jhit is looking to escape.
Al Jhit tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Al Jhit is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Al Jhit tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Steel moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (2) vs (8) Steel
Al Jhit is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Steel.
Al Jhit trying to control the hands but Steel won't let him.
Steel is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Al Jhit just trying to survive but Steel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steel is hanging on to Al Jhit's back as he tries to escape.
Al Jhit staying busy and making it hard for Steel to control.
Al Jhit trying to control the position but Steel manages to sink in the hooks. #T6#
Steel slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Steel wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
Steel controlling the position well here. Al Jhit rolled but Steel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Al Jhit just trying to survive but Steel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steel keeps control of the position as Al Jhit tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T7#
Steel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Al Jhit tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Steel controlling the positon.
Steel doesn't have the hooks in and Al Jhit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (8) Steel#T8#
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel pulls Al Jhit in close to his closed guard and prevents Al Jhit from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Al Jhit drops back looking for a leg! Steel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel manages to kick Al Jhit off! Al Jhit jumps back into Steel's guard.
Steel controlling Al Jhit's posture. #T9#
Al Jhit trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel has his hands on Al Jhit's head, controlling the position.
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steel for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel pulls Al Jhit in close to prevent any damage.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Al Jhit trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel wants to hit a sweep here but Al Jhit passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (8) Steel#T11#
Steel is trying to escape the mount.
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Al Jhit's attempts to control the action.
Al Jhit wants to take his opponent's back but instead Steel manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage. #T12#
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (10) Steel
Steel trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Well,Al Jhit is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but instead Steel has moved into half guard.
#T13#
Al Jhit wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Al Jhit controlling the position well.
Steel is controlling the pace.
Al Jhit works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Steel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Al Jhit looking to control.
Steel won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Al Jhit 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: Al Jhit (9) vs (10) Steel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel controlling the position well.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 10 to 9.
Bjj Steel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - Camara vs Lo
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) Steel
Steel can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Merlin wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel prevents Merlin from moving into mount.
Steel being controlled for a moment.
Merlin advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (6) vs (0) Steel
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is trying desperately to improve position.
Merlin controlling his opponent. #T1#
Steel can't escape the position.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape.
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Steel wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Merlin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Merlin trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape. #T3##SUB#
Merlin has control of Steel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Steel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Merlin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Merlin looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Merlin prevents Steel from improving his position.
Merlin is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Merlin prevents Steel from improving his position.
Merlin is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merlin is just content to waste time from the top position. Steel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T5#
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merlin controls the pace.
Steel trying to control the position.
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Merlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T6#
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working. #SUB#
Merlin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Merlin wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Steel is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Merlin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Steel actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Merlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Merlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
#T8#
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Merlin stalling away here and it's allowed Steel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Merlin is stalling in the full guard.
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Merlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T9#
Merlin slows the pace down in half guard.
Merlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Steel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merlin pulls his head out easily.
Merlin wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Merlin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (9) vs (0) Steel#T10#
Merlin controlling from mount.
Steel can't escape the position.
Merlin looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Merlin trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Merlin controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Merlin trying to control but Steel is having none of it. #T12#
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Merlin is trying to control here but Steel has managed to regain half guard.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Merlin pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T13#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Merlin in particular looking to stall.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Steel is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Merlin controlling the action here.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Merlin controlling the action here.#T14##SUB2#
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Steel wants to get back to full guard but Merlin has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (12) vs (0) Steel
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Merlin tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
Our winner, Xavier Merlin, 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:
CWC 292 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Read drives through and clinches with Steel against the cage.
Steel has Read pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Read manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Read after a bit of a struggle.
Marc Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Steel.
Steel tries to score a body lock takedown but Read shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Read avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steel is working for takedown but Read is calmly controlling the position for now.
Read drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Read prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Read gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Read (2) vs (0) Steel
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Steel trying to control here.
Read looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steel trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Read manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (5) vs (0) Steel
Read looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Steel 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: Read (5) vs (2) Steel
Steel passes Read's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel prevents Read from improving his position.#SUB2#
Steel has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Read defend it? Steel steps over the head and cranks it - Read is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Steel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjj Steel!
An out of breath Bjj Steel 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:
CWC 291
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel shoots and misses #TD2#
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Brown
Steel keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Steel 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.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet. #T1#
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Steel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brown has picked Steel up and slammed him! Steel can't keep hold of the triangle and Brown manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Brown
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Steel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel wants to hit a sweep here but Brown passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (8) Brown
Brown seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Steel is holding on tight.
#T3#
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Steel regains half guard.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Steel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Brown has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (11) Brown#T4#
Steel has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (0) vs (14) Brown
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Steel is keeping busy.
Steel trying to control the position but Brown manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Steel can't escape the position.
Steel turns into Brown and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (14) Brown
Brown is looking to sweep but instead, Steel has passed into half guard.
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Brown wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel stalling away here and it's allowed Brown to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brown is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Steel wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #T6#
Steel is looking to pass into half guard but Brown pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brown is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (16) Brown
Brown wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steel 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: Steel (4) vs (16) Brown#T7#
Brown wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (18) Brown
Steel wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Brown has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Brown preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T10#
Steel seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Brown preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Steel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brown escapes and throws Steel's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (4) vs (21) Brown
Brown content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Steel is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it. #T11#
Brown moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Brown trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T12#
Steel tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Steel gets back to full guard.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Brown pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Brown moves into full mount! Steel won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (4) vs (24) Brown
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.
Steel is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel prevents Brown from taking his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown wins on points by 24 to 4.
After winning the bout, Joshua Brown 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:
CWC 290 - Montreal
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Conforto rushes Steel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Steel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Conforto regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Conforto
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Conforto pulls Steel in close to prevent any damage.
Steel trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto looking to control.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Steel wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving. #T1#
Conforto is pulling down on Steel's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Conforto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Conforto controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Steel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Conforto's guard.
Conforto trying to control but Steel postures up.
Conforto is in trouble now - Steel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto tries to hold on but Steel postures up.
Steel is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T2#
Conforto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Conforto is still trying to improve position.
Conforto stops Steel from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Conforto is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Steel prevents Conforto from getting the reversal.
Steel fails to advance to Conforto's back.
Conforto working to try and regain half guard.
Steel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Conforto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel (8) vs (0) Conforto#T3#
Conforto tries to break free.
Conforto keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Steel looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Steel has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Conforto wants to escape the position.
Conforto breaks Steel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (8) vs (2) Conforto
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (10) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (10) vs (4) Conforto
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel is trying to control the position but Conforto postures up.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T4#
Conforto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Steel working for a triangle but Conforto defends it easily.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard. #T5#
Conforto trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Conforto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conforto preventing the sweep. #T6#
Steel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Conforto is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Conforto.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Conforto content to control rather than advance.
Conforto is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Steel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Conforto passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Conforto controlling the pace.
Conforto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Steel wants to control but Conforto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel gets back to full guard.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (12) vs (4) Conforto#SUB2#
Conforto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Conforto.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conforto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel postures up.
#T9#
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Conforto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (12) vs (6) Conforto
Conforto trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Conforto is pushing down on Steel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel is fighting to maintain full guard but Conforto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Conforto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Conforto prevents Steel from improving his position.#T10##SUB2#
Conforto is working for a submission of some sort.
Conforto is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
Steel tries to roll over but Conforto keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Conforto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Conforto is very close to passing his half guard.
Conforto trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom. #T11#
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Conforto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12##SUB#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conforto trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass.
Conforto trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Conforto tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard. #T13##SUB#
Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T14#
Conforto won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Conforto stands and throws Steel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (12) vs (9) Conforto
Steel is not content to let Conforto control the position. #SUB2#
Conforto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Conforto tries to move to mount but Steel blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conforto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Bjj Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 289
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lee gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (4) vs (0) Steel
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Steel is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee is really struggling to control Steel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Steel regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steel! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (0) Steel
Lee fails to take his opponent's back.
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Steel wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Steel is trying desperately to improve position.
Steel holds on to Lee around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T2##SUB#
Lee is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Lee extends the arm and Steel is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morrison Lee!
After winning the bout, Morrison Lee 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:
CWC 288 - Los Angeles
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Dyon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dyon (4) vs (0) Steel
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Steel is not content to let Dyon control the position.
Dyon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Dyon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steel tries to bench press Dyon off him but Dyon keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Dyon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steel, who protects the arm well.
Steel is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Dyon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dyon trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Steel manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dyon is trying to work for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Dyon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dyon trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dyon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dyon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dyon (4) vs (4) Steel
Steel gets his hands free as Dyon looks to control.
Steel struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dyon is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Steel is persistently looking for the submission but Dyon is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Dyon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3#
Dyon is really stuck here.
Dyon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dyon wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dyon really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#SUB2#
Steel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dyon defends it well.
Dyon wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Steel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (4) vs (7) Steel
Dyon tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position.
Steel trying to control the position but Dyon is working away.
Steel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dyon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dyon (4) vs (9) Steel
Dyon is trying desperately to improve position.
Dyon wants to control but Steel is having none of it.
Dyon is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5##SUB2#
Steel has control of Dyon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dyon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Steel looking to control but Dyon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel wants to control the action but instead Dyon gets a body lock and reverses into Steel's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (6) vs (9) Steel
Steel managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Steel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dyon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon slips nicely into half guard.
Dyon is pressing down on Steel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel is holding on for now. #T7#
Dyon is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
Dyon trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyon is just content to waste time from the top position. Steel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.#T8#
Dyon passes into half guard.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Dyon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (9) vs (9) Steel
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Dyon's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dyon fails to advance to Steel's back.
Dyon controlling from the full mount.
Steel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dyon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel wants to control but Dyon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.#T10#
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Dyon is very close to passing his half guard.
Dyon wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Dyon uses his free foot to push down on Steel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steel. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (12) vs (9) Steel
Dyon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dyon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Steel manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T11#
Steel manages to get back to half guard.
Dyon works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (15) vs (9) Steel
Dyon trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Dyon avoids the attempt from Steel to control.#T12#
Dyon trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Steel can't escape the position.
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Dyon's attempts to control the action.
Dyon wants to take Steel's back but he can't do it this time.
Steel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dyon 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.
#T13#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dyon in particular looking to stall.
Dyon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dyon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel trying to control here.
#T14#
Steel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Dyon pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dyon is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyon wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
A very excited looking Juu Dyon rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CWC 287 - Las Vegas
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steel dives in for a single leg takedown but Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Steel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brown after a bit of a struggle.
Joshua Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Steel.
Steel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Steel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brown after a bit of a struggle.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steel.
#TD#
Brown successfully pulls guard.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brown holds on and takes a little breather.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Steel passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Brown trying to control here.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Steel not doing much here.
Brown preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Brown tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brown! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (3) Steel#T4#
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Steel 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.
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Steel controlling from mount.
Brown can't escape the position.
#T5#
Steel controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Steel prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
Steel controlling from mount.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steel trying to control but Brown is having none of it. #T7#
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Steel goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Brown turns into him and now he's in Steel's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (3) Steel#T8#
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown prevents Steel from improving his position.
Steel trying to control here.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Steel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Brown controlling the pace.
Brown is pressing down on Steel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel is holding on for now. #T10#
Steel is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel trying to control from the bottom.
Brown prevents Steel from improving his position.
Steel wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown is taking a breather. Steel 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.#T11#
Steel moves into full guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel pulls Brown in to control the position.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Brown is fighting to break Steel's control of his arms but Steel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Steel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brown puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 3 to 2.
An out of breath Bjj Steel 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:
CWC 285
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Joe Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Steel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Gatsby
Well, if Steel 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.
Gatsby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gatsby felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Gatsby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Gatsby is defending well.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatsby gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Gatsby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gatsby is trying to keep Steel in close.
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gatsby seems keen to control Steel's posture.
Gatsby trying to control the position.
#T2#
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gatsby trying to control the position.
#T3#
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steel postures up.
#SUB2#
Gatsby looking for subs off his back but Steel has passed one foot through into half guard.
Steel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gatsby moves into full guard.
Steel postures up.
#T4#
Gatsby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Gatsby
Gatsby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steel keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass.
Gatsby postures up.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gatsby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel controlling Gatsby's posture.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Gatsby trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gatsby thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steel looking to control.
Gatsby tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Gatsby advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (5) Gatsby
Gatsby trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom. #T6#
Steel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gatsby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Steel trying to hold on to Gatsby's head to control him but Gatsby postures up.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
#T7##SUB2#
Gatsby seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Steel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel has Gatsby pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (5) Gatsby#SUB2#
Gatsby working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
#T8##SUB2#
Gatsby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gatsby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gatsby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T9#
Gatsby controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Gatsby is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gatsby keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gatsby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T10#
Gatsby can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gatsby trying to control from the bottom.
Steel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gatsby trying to control but Steel postures up.
Steel prevents Gatsby from improving his position.#T11##SUB2#
Gatsby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gatsby trying to control here.
Steel is taking a breather. Gatsby 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.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12#
Gatsby wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel controlling the pace.
Gatsby is staying active underneath Steel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gatsby holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gatsby wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gatsby is trying to control but Steel passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (7) vs (5) Gatsby
Gatsby tries to buck Steel off but Steel is having none of it.
Gatsby is not content to let Steel control the position. #T13#
Steel taking a breather here.
Gatsby is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gatsby gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Gatsby looking for submissions off his back.
Gatsby wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
#T14#
Gatsby wants to get back to full guard.
Steel controlling the pace.
Gatsby wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gatsby actively working from the bottom here.
Steel uses his free foot to push down on Gatsby's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gatsby. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (10) vs (5) Gatsby
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
An out of breath Bjj Steel 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:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cosades closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cosades lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Cosades
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cosades controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades is stalling in the full guard.
Cosades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Cosades won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Cosades trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Cosades 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.
Let's hope that Cosades has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cosades controls the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel 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.#T4#
Cosades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cosades postures up.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cosades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades content to stall in guard here.
Cosades forces his way into half guard.
Cosades takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cosades trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Cosades is pressing down on Steel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel is holding on for now. #T6#
Cosades content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Steel won't allow Cosades to pass to mount.
Cosades prevents Steel from improving his position.
Steel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cosades's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cosades's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (4) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades tries to escape but Steel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Steel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cosades.
Cosades breaks Steel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (4) Cosades#T8#
Cosades wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Cosades stands and throws Steel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (4) vs (7) Cosades
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cosades wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cosades is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel trying his best to control but Cosades has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (4) vs (9) Cosades#T9#
Cosades trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Steel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel tries to hold on but Cosades postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades trying to control but Steel is having none of it. #T10#
Steel wants to hold on but Cosades pushes him away.
Cosades wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Cosades sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel is looking to improve his position but Cosades isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Cosades can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape.
Steel tries to reverse the position but Cosades maintains control.#T12#
Cosades controlling his opponent.
Steel regains half guard.#SUB2#
Cosades seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Cosades wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it. #T13#
Cosades is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Cosades sits in half guard.
Cosades passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (4) vs (12) Cosades
Steel is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Cosades is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steel is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Cosades staying calm.
Cosades tries to move to mount but Steel blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades wins on points by 12 to 4.
Caius Cosades is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Caius Cosades thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 276
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel shoots for a double leg takedown but Cole sprawls well. He's pushed Steel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cole is fending him off so far but Steel persists. Nope, Cole circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cole is defended easily by Steel.
Steel tries to counter with a takedown but Cole is quick to defend against it.
Cole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Cole closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Cole
Cole trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cole drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cole has Steel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Cole
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole is trying to keep Steel in close.
#T1#
Cole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (4) Cole
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cole passes Steel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cole is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Cole is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Cole wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cole moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (7) Cole
Cole has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (2) vs (9) Cole
Steel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steel is looking to control Cole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Cole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cole wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position. #T3#
Steel is in trouble now - Cole has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (12) Cole
Cole controlling from the full mount.
Cole tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
Cole controlling the pace for now.
Cole moves to his opponent's back but Steel bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Cole. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (12) Cole
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#T4##SUB2#
Cole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Cole has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.
Cole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Steel stands and throws Cole's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (7) vs (12) Cole
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cole is trying to escape the position but Steel is controlling the position.
Cole is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Cole is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steel prevents Cole from improving his position.
Steel content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Cole manages to get to full guard.
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Cole has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Steel stands and throws Cole's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (10) vs (12) Cole#T9#
You can see the frustration on Cole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel just content to control the position.
Steel wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T10#
Cole is looking to regain half guard here but Steel keeps moving and retains side control.
Cole is not content to let Steel control the position.
Steel is staying tight to Cole's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cole sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Steel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11##SUB2#
Cole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Steel seems content to control.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cole is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel controlling the pace. #T12#
Cole tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cole! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (13) vs (12) Cole
Steel controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Steel'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.
Cole keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cole is trying to reverse the position but instead Steel has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Steel (16) vs (12) Cole
Cole is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Steel.
#T14#
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cole is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Cole do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cole is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cole.
Steel has the hooks in. Cole is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 16 to 12.
Bjj Steel retains his lightweight title!
Bjj Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 270
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Al Jhit is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steel's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Steel
Al Jhit wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Jhit tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Al Jhit wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Jhit is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Steel
Steel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel passes Al Jhit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
Al Jhit has a hand on Steel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (5) Steel
Al Jhit is trying desperately to improve position.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Al Jhit tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Al Jhit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Finish the Fight, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Al Jhit looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (2) vs (8) Steel
Al Jhit is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Steel.
Al Jhit tries to roll but Steel sticks to his back.
#T4#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Al Jhit is really stuck here.
Steel controls the position.
Let's hope that Steel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Steel 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.
Al Jhit tries to roll but Steel sticks to his back.
#T5#
Steel is riding his opponent, not letting Al Jhit buck him off.
Al Jhit trying to control but not successfully.
Steel slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Jhit rolls, trying to escape but Steel keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Steel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Steel not allowing Al Jhit to control his hands. #T6#
Al Jhit looking very determined here, making life difficult for Steel.
Steel not allowing Al Jhit to control his hands.
Steel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Al Jhit doesn't escape.
Al Jhit is trying to break free.
Steel controlling the position well here. Al Jhit rolled but Steel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Al Jhit wants to escape the position.
#T7#
What can Al Jhit do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Al Jhit tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Steel looking for the choke from the back.
Steel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T8#
Al Jhit rolls, trying to escape but Steel keeps control of the position.
Al Jhit trying to control the hands but Steel won't let him.
Al Jhit is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9##T10#
Al Jhit wants to escape the position.
Steel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Al Jhit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Al Jhit looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T11#
Steel controls the position.
Al Jhit wants to control his opponent's hands but Steel gets his hands free.
Steel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Steel looking for the choke from the back.
Steel has good solid back control here. #T12#
Al Jhit wants to escape the position.
Steel controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Steel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Steel keeps control of the position as Al Jhit tries to break free.
Good control from Steel.
Steel keeps control of the position as Al Jhit tries to break free.
#T13#
Steel keeps control of the position easily here as Al Jhit tries to buck him off.
Al Jhit tries to roll but Steel sticks to his back.
#T14#
Al Jhit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Steel's guard. Nice work there by Al Jhit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (8) Steel
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel has Al Jhit pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 8 to 4. Bjj Steel retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Bjj Steel 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:
CWC 260
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cosades throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Steel was covering up waiting for the punch and Cosades finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Cosades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades 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.
Steel keeping full guard, as Cosades tries to pass. #T1#
Cosades is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel 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.
Cosades is stalling in the full guard.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there.
Cosades showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel trying to control the position.
#T3#
Cosades wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel is pulling down on Cosades's head to control his posture.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#SUB2#
Cosades thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cosades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Cosades trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel controlling Cosades's posture.
Steel is trying to keep Cosades in close.
#T5#
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosades's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Cosades#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel defends well.
Steel trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Cosades tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cosades controlling Steel's posture.
Cosades trying to control the position.
#T6#
Steel 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.
Steel trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Cosades working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Cosades is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.#T7#
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Cosades wants to hit a sweep here but Steel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cosades there! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (2) Cosades
Cosades is trying to escape the mount.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cosades for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Steel wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cosades is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Cosades working to try and regain half guard.
Cosades tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cosades is working to get back to half guard.
Cosades keeps trying to improve his position.
Cosades tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away. #T10#
Steel wants to control the pace but Cosades is squirming around nicely.
Cosades tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cosades has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Steel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cosades is looking to escape.
Cosades tries to hold on but Steel postures up.
Steel controlling his opponent. #T11#
Cosades is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cosades is still trying to improve position.
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Cosades is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Steel controlling from mount. #T12#
Cosades is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Cosades is trying to escape the mount.
Cosades sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cosades makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cosades.#T13#
Cosades has Steel pulled in close to control his posture.
Cosades is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Cosades has Steel pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Cosades is keeping the position.#T14#
Cosades pulls Steel in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Cosades.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cosades manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (5) vs (4) Cosades
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Bjj Steel is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Bjj Steel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 257
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Steel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Steel
Brown is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.
Steel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Brown is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Steel jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Steel
Brown trying to remain calm as Steel controls from the top position.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Steel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (5) Steel#SUB2#
Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown 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.
Steel is controlling Brown's posture.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard. #T5#
Brown wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (7) Steel
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Steel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Steel is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7#
Brown is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Steel seems content to control.#T8#
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Steel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Steel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (7) Steel
Steel is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Brown trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brown 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. #T11#
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #T12#
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Brown is sitting in close to Steel's body. Steel has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Brown is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Brown is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Steel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bjj Steel!
Our winner, Bjj Steel, 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.
In defeat, Joshua Brown stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will learn from this!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 253
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Steel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (0) vs (2) Steel
Cosades is trying to control but can't.
Cosades wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Steel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosades preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg. #T1#
Cosades works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel content to stall in guard here.
Cosades keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass. #SUB#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cosades has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Cosades's legs - danger averted.
Steel 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.
Cosades is controlling Steel's posture.#T3##SUB#
Cosades is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cosades keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Cosades is trying to keep Steel in close.
Cosades seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cosades controlling Steel's posture.
Cosades looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosades, not yet. #T4#
Cosades trying to control the position here.
Steel trying to move into half guard but instead Cosades has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (2) Steel
Cosades postures up.
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cosades looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cosades looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cosades is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steel has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (4) Steel
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosades swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cosades trying to control here.
Cosades is pressing down on Steel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cosades trying to control the position.
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (4) vs (4) Steel
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there. #T7#
Cosades looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steel has control of Cosades's left arm, preventing Cosades from doing any damage.
Cosades looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Steel managing to control the position.
Cosades looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (4) vs (6) Steel#SUB#
Cosades is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Cosades looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cosades looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T10#
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cosades is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cosades can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.#T11#
Let's hope that Steel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (6) vs (6) Steel
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Cosades sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel's guard.
Steel wants to control but Cosades is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cosades won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Steel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cosades has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (9) vs (6) Steel
Cosades controls the position from side control.
Cosades is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Steel can't do much from the bottom here.
Cosades trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is trying to control Cosades's posture but Cosades avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
Caius Cosades retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Caius Cosades 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:
CACC 242
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Steel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alopodis sprawls well initially but Steel persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Steel
Steel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Steel
Alopodis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alopodis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Steel is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg. #T1#
Steel slows the pace down in half guard.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis has a hand on Steel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (8) Steel
Alopodis regains half guard.
Steel prevents Alopodis from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel is controlling the pace.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Steel is looking to advance position but Alopodis won't allow it.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom. #T4#
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Alopodis defends it. #SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Alopodis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard but Steel has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (11) Steel
Steel controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Alopodis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel controlling from mount.
Alopodis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alopodis has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (0) vs (14) Steel
Alopodis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is defending well. #T7#
Alopodis moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Alopodis working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
Alopodis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#T8#
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (14) Steel
Steel keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (16) Steel
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Alopodis throws his legs up looking for a submission but Steel uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (2) vs (19) Steel
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Alopodis is not content to let Steel control the position.
Alopodis tries to buck Steel off but Steel is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Steel trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alopodis seems a little lost for a moment, as Steel dominates the positioning.#T10#
Alopodis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Steel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Steel prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Alopodis wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Steel has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Alopodis's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Alopodis is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Steel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bjj Steel!
During a confident post fight interview, Bjj Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 226
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Rico Cole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cole rushes Steel and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Cole has picked Steel up - he's going for a ride! Cole dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cole (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Steel is controlling Cole's trapped leg to prevent Cole from advancing to side control.
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole is really struggling to control Steel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Steel controlling the position for now.#T1#
Steel tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Cole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Cole has control of the leg.
Cole trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Cole seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Steel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Still in half guard, Cole seems content to control.
Cole trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Cole has control of the leg. #T3#
Cole trying to control the pace.
Cole prevents Steel from improving his position.
Cole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cole is looking to stall here but Steel recovers full guard.
Cole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Cole advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cole (5) vs (0) Steel
Cole is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Steel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Steel gets back to half guard.#T5#
Still in half guard, Cole seems content to control.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Cole has control of the leg.
Cole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cole seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Steel gets full guard.#T6#
Steel has Cole pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole advances to half guard.
Cole wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Cole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Cole is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Cole wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cole is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Cole seems content to control.
Cole trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cole is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel has managed to free his arm - good work. #T8#
Cole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel gets back to full guard.
Cole content to stall in guard here.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.#T9#
Steel pulls Cole in to control the position.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Cole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Cole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel is controlling Cole's posture.#T11#
Cole wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Cole 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.
Steel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cole trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T12#
Cole 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.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel seems keen to control Cole's posture.#T13#
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cole trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T14#
Cole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Cole's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is trying to control the position but Cole postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Rico Cole retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Rico Cole 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:
CWC 222
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but Dyon shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Dyon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steel quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Dyon is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Dyon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.
Dyon controlling the pace.
Steel is not content to let Dyon control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB#
Dyon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel defends it well.
Steel won't allow Dyon to pass to mount.
Steel wants to improve his position but Dyon is controlling well.
Steel moves into full guard.
Dyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel is trying to control the position but Dyon postures up. #T2#
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon 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.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (2) Steel#T3#
Dyon working a defensive guard here.
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Dyon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Dyon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dyon really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Steel wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving.
Steel preventing the sweep.
Dyon working a defensive guard here.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Dyon is retaining full guard.
Dyon looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dyon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T5#
Steel postures up.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dyon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Dyon wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Dyon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (4) vs (2) Steel
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dyon is working hard here to advance position.
Steel trying to control the position here.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Steel keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel wants to control but Dyon passes easily into half guard.
Steel won't allow Dyon to pass to mount. #T8#
Steel is staying active underneath Dyon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dyon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Dyon is looking for a kimura here.
Steel won't allow Dyon to pass to mount.
Dyon is looking to pass Steel's guard but actually Steel recovers to full guard.
Dyon trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T9#
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dyon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dyon won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dyon 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. #T11#
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dyon pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.#T12#
Dyon looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (4) vs (4) Steel
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
Steel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dyon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dyon is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dyon avoid being mounted?#T13#
Steel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dyon is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Dyon looking for subs from the bottom but Steel mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (4) vs (7) Steel
Dyon tries to reverse the position but Steel maintains control.#T14#
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Steel tries to control but Dyon wriggling away.
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Bjj Steel 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:
CACC 215
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Conforto. No joy for Steel on that attempt. #CL#
Conforto closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Conforto tightens his grip and picks Steel up, before dumping him to the ground. Steel manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Conforto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
Steel controls Conforto momentarily but Conforto frees himself. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
Conforto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Steel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (2) Steel
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Conforto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel postures up.
Steel is stalling in the full guard.
Conforto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (2) Steel#T2#
Conforto looking to pass the guard.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Conforto passes into half guard. #T3#
Conforto trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away. #SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura here.
Steel wants to improve his position but Conforto is controlling well.
Steel trying to hold on to Conforto's head to control him but Conforto postures up.
#SUB#
Conforto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.
Conforto passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (7) vs (2) Steel#T4#
Conforto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape.
Steel gets back to half guard.
Conforto wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Conforto wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy. #T5#
Steel trying to control but Conforto postures up.
Conforto prevents Steel from improving his position.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Conforto stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel controls Conforto momentarily but Conforto frees himself.
Conforto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Conforto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steel! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conforto (7) vs (6) Steel
Conforto is trying to control Steel's posture but Steel avoids it.
Steel trying to control the position but Conforto is working away. #T7#
Steel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conforto keeps working.
Conforto holds on to Steel's head and controls the position momentarily.
Conforto struggling a bit here.
Conforto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Conforto is trying to control Steel's posture but Steel avoids it.
Conforto is looking to regain half guard here but Steel keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Conforto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel controls the position.
Conforto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Conforto's face as Steel controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Conforto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Conforto is being controlled here.
Steel trying to control the action but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
Steel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Steel trying to control the position but Conforto is working away.
Conforto is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Steel wants to control but Conforto is keeping him busy.
Steel working away.
Conforto manages to get back to half guard.
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Conforto defends it.
Steel prevents Conforto from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Conforto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Conforto wants to sweep but no luck.
Conforto working a defensive guard here.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Conforto looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Steel content to stall in guard here.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel stays in close to Conforto's body and controls the position.
Conforto wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Conforto is controlling Steel's posture.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel defends well.
Conforto wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conforto takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Billy Conforto is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Billy Conforto misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CACC 207: Steel vs Simon
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jay Simon!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Simon darts in and clinches Steel up against the ropes.
Simon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simon tries for a takedown but Steel manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Simon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel (0) vs (4) Simon
Simon trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Simon tries to advance to mount but Steel denies him.
Steel struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Simon trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Simon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simon controlling from side mount.
Steel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (4) Simon#T2#
Steel stalling.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Simon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Simon is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at King's Cross MMA inform us that Simon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Simon trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel looking to pass the guard. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Simon holds on and takes a little breather.
Steel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Simon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel is pushing down on Simon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simon is fighting to maintain full guard but Steel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steel wants to take a breather but Simon is having none of it. #SUB2#
Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Simon is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard.
Simon is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Steel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (4) Simon
Simon 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: Steel (5) vs (6) Simon
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Simon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel looking to control.
Simon trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Simon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Steel trying to control the position.
Simon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Simon tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Simon wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Simon is fighting to break Steel's control of his arms but Steel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Steel looking to control.
Steel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Simon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (7) vs (6) Simon#SUB2#
Simon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steel won't allow Simon to sweep him here.
Steel advances to half guard.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#T8#
Steel content to control rather than advance.
Steel prevents Simon from improving his position.
Steel is stalling here. Simon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Steel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Simon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (7) vs (10) Simon
Steel struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Simon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T9#
Simon tries to move to mount but Steel blocks the move with his legs.
Steel sneaks back into half guard.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working. #T10#
Simon wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Simon sits in half guard.
Steel won't allow Simon to pass to mount.
Steel trying to hold on to Simon's head to control him but Simon postures up.
Steel is doing well to control the position and prevent Simon from advancing to side control.
Simon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11#
Simon wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simon uses his free foot to push down on Steel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steel. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (7) vs (13) Simon
Simon looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simon fails to take his opponent's back.
Simon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Simon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simon is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Steel trying to control from the bottom.
Simon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (7) vs (16) Simon
Steel is not content to let Simon control the position.
Steel is trying to control Simon's posture but Simon avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel seems a little lost for a moment, as Simon dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon wins on points by 16 to 7.
A victorious Jay Simon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 193: Steel vs Arias
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 18 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steel enables Arias to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Arias
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
Arias forces his way into half guard.
Arias trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arias prevents Steel from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel keeping hold of Arias's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Arias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Arias wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position. #SUB2#
Arias is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Arias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arias frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Arias#T2#
Arias is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Arias avoids the attempt from Steel to control.
Arias tries to take his opponent's back but Steel turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (5) Arias
Arias pulls Steel in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arias is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Steel being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Arias working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
Arias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.#T4#
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arias pulls Steel in to control the position.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.
Arias trying to control the position.
Arias keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass. #T5#
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Arias wants to hit a sweep here but Steel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Arias there! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (5) Arias
Steel tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Arias is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Steel wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely.
Arias working to try and regain half guard.
Arias manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Arias regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arias being controlled here, momentarily.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.#T8##SUB2#
Arias has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Arias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel defends it easily.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Arias 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.
Arias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Steel wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Arias looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Arias keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass. #T10##SUB2#
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Arias's legs - danger averted.
Steel trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself. #T11#
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel postures up.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet. #SUB2#
Arias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arias controlling the position.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel wants to take a breather but Arias is having none of it. #T12#
Steel moves into full mount! Arias won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (8) vs (5) Arias
Steel controlling from the full mount.
Arias is working to get back to half guard.
Arias wants to control but Steel is having none of it.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Arias regains half guard.
Arias tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Well, if Steel 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.
Arias is looking to improve his position.
Arias trying to control but Steel postures up.
#T14#
Steel wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy.
Steel wants to pass to mount but Arias is defending the position.
Steel stalling.
Arias wants to get back to full guard but Steel has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (11) vs (5) Arias
Arias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
Bjj Steel retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Bjj Steel 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:
CACC 185: Cubbedge vs Steel
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Steel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cubbedge to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel managing to control the position.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel looking to control.
#T1#
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Cubbedge content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Steel has locked up a guillotine! Steel's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Cubbedge is holding on here and Steel must be using up a lot of energy. Cubbedge has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Steel gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bjj Steel!
Bjj Steel is the new lightweight champion!
Bjj Steel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 181:Brown v Morrison Jr 2
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cosades shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cosades showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Steel
Cosades tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel is looking to control Cosades's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Cosades wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cosades manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (2) Steel#T1#
Steel preventing the sweep.
Cosades will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel passes Cosades's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cosades wants to control the action here but instead Steel manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (2) vs (5) Steel
Cosades slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (2) vs (8) Steel
Cosades wants to control but Steel is having none of it.#T2#
Steel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cosades is looking to escape.
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel wants to take Cosades's back here but Cosades is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T3#
Cosades can't escape the position.
Steel seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cosades is holding on tight.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cosades is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Steel prevents Cosades from getting the reversal.
Cosades is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Steel wants to control the pace but Cosades is squirming around nicely.
Cosades sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Cosades defends it.
Cosades is controlling Steel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Cosades is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cosades slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Steel postures up.
Cosades 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.#SUB#
Cosades looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Steel has picked Cosades up and slammed him! Cosades can't keep hold of the triangle and Steel manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (2) vs (11) Steel
The referee asks Steel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Steel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Steel trying to control the action but Cosades is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Steel tries for a kimura but Cosades is defending well. #T6#
Cosades is trying to get back to half guard.
Cosades is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Steel controlling the position from side mount.
Cosades is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Cosades struggling a bit here.
Cosades is looking for a sweep.
Steel in the domination position with Cosades hanging on.
Cosades tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position.
Cosades is not content to let Steel control the position. #T8#
Cosades can't do much from the bottom here.
Steel trying to control the position but Cosades is working away.
Cosades is looking for a sweep.
Cosades struggling a bit here.
Cosades is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9#
Steel looking to control but instead Cosades has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Steel not doing much here.
Cosades is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Steel controlling the action here.
Steel wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Cosades actively working from the bottom here.
Cosades is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (6) vs (11) Steel#SUB#
Cosades is looking for a choke. Steel gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Steel manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (6) vs (13) Steel
Cosades tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11##SUB#
Cosades working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
Steel is trying to control. Cosades wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Steel is thwarting Cosades's attempts to control the position.
Cosades wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Well,Cosades is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Cosades is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Steel controlling the action here.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosades is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Steel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cosades holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cosades trying to control here.
Steel trying to control the pace. #T14##SUB#
Cosades looking for a kimura from the bottom but Steel passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (6) vs (16) Steel
Cosades is trying to control Steel's posture but Steel avoids it.
Steel taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosades is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 16 to 6.
Bjj Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 174: Pavlov vs Sakuraba
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Paddy Fagan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Fagan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fagan stops a takedown attempt from Steel.
#TD2#
Fagan pulls guard. #SUB2#
Fagan working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Fagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel wants to control from the top but Fagan keeps moving.
Fagan is trying to keep Steel in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Fagan looking for submissions off his back.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#T1#
Fagan is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Fagan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Fagan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Steel wants to take a breather but Fagan is having none of it.
Steel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fagan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fagan trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura but Fagan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steel in particular looking to stall.
Fagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel trying to control the pace.
Fagan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Fagan wants to get back to full guard.
Fagan trying to control from the bottom.
Steel wants to free his trapped foot but Fagan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fagan wants to get back to full guard.
Fagan trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fagan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Fagan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steel is keen to just control but Fagan is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Fagan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Fagan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Fagan is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel uses his free foot to push down on Fagan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fagan. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (3) vs (0) Fagan
Fagan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Steel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (6) vs (0) Fagan#T5#
Fagan is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Fagan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Steel (9) vs (0) Fagan
Fagan tries to break free.
Steel biding his time, controlling Fagan.
Fagan is really stuck here.
Steel is trying to stick to Fagan's back but Fagan is turning into Steel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Steel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fagan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (9) vs (2) Fagan#T6#
Fagan wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fagan 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.
Fagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Fagan drops back looking for a leg! Steel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel manages to kick Fagan off! Fagan jumps back into Steel's guard. #SUB2#
Fagan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steel has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (11) vs (2) Fagan
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Steel is pushing down on Fagan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fagan is fighting to maintain full guard but Steel has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Fagan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Steel slows the pace down in half guard.
Fagan tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.#T8#
Fagan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steel is pressing down on Fagan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fagan is holding on for now.
Fagan wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Fagan trying to control here.
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Fagan defends it.
Fagan trying to control but Steel postures up.
Fagan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Steel is staying active.#T9##SUB2#
Fagan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Fagan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Fagan looking for submissions off his back.
Fagan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steel prevents Fagan from improving his position.#T10#
Steel is trying to control. Fagan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel is taking a breather. Fagan 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#
Fagan actively working from the bottom here.
Fagan wants to sweep but Steel has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (14) vs (2) Fagan
Fagan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fagan is letting Steel control him for a moment.
Fagan is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Fagan keeps trying to improve his position.
Fagan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fagan is trying to control but can't.
Steel is trying to control. Fagan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fagan tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (17) vs (2) Fagan
Steel controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Fagan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fagan trying to control here.
Fagan tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel is taking a breather. Fagan 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#
Fagan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel trying to control the action but Fagan is working from the bottom.
Fagan is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Fagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fagan gets full guard.#SUB2#
Fagan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fagan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steel 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 Fagan. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (20) vs (2) Fagan
Fagan looks winded!
Steel trying to control the action but Fagan is working from the bottom.
Fagan tries to improve position but can't. #T14#
Fagan struggling a bit here.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Fagan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel taking a breather here.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Fagan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fagan is looking to regain half guard here but Steel keeps moving and retains side control.
Steel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fagan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
Bjj Steel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 165: Andersson vs Halo
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horse leaves Steel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horse tries to counter by clinching up but Steel breaks away and moves out of range.
Steel shoots and misses #CL#
and Horse counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Horse wants the takedown. Steel is fighting it off but Horse persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Steel's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Horse (2) vs (0) Steel
Horse sitting in guard here, content to control.
Horse wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horse preventing the sweep. #T1#
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Horse advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Horse not doing much here.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Steel trying to hold on to Horse's head to control him but Horse postures up.
Steel keeping control of the position. #T2#
Still in half guard, Horse seems content to control.
Horse prevents Steel from improving his position.
Horse trying to advance position but Steel counters by regaining guard.
Horse content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Steel pulls Horse in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Horse controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Steel keeping moving, preventing Horse from controlling successfully.
Horse is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5##SUB#
Horse is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steel has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horse (2) vs (2) Steel
Horse is pulling down on Steel's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel, at least for the moment.
Horse is trying to control the position but Steel postures up. #T6#
Horse is pulling down on Steel's head to control his posture.
Steel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Horse manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horse (4) vs (2) Steel
Horse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Steel trying to control the position here. #T7#
Horse trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Horse looking to pass the guard.
Horse is fighting to break Steel's control of his arms but Steel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Horse trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Steel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horse (4) vs (4) Steel#T8#
Horse trying to control the position.
Horse is trying to hold Steel in close to prevent damage but Steel has managed to pass into half guard.
Horse is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Steel is looking to stall here but Horse recovers full guard.
Horse pulls Steel in to control the position.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Horse is keeping the position.
Horse trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Horse working a defensive guard but Steel manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Horse (4) vs (7) Steel
Horse wants to control but Steel postures up.
Horse is trying to get back to half guard.
Horse being controlled for a moment. #T11#
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horse keeps working.
Steel taking a breather here.
Horse tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Horse is trying to escape the position but Steel is controlling the position.
Steel trying to control the position but Horse is working away.
Horse is looking to regain half guard here but Steel keeps moving and retains side control.
Horse is not content to let Steel control the position. #T13#
Steel working away.
Horse is not content to let Steel control the position.
You can see the frustration on Horse's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Steel stalls from top position.#T14#
Horse is trying to get back to half guard.
Horse wants to control but Steel postures up.
Horse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horse manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 7 to 4.
A very excited looking Bjj Steel 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:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Archer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steel prevents it.
Steel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Archer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Archer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Archer jumps guard and drags Steel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Archer working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1##SUB#
Archer working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Archer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Steel stacks Archer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Steel! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (3) Steel
Archer is looking to regain half guard here but Steel keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Archer is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Archer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steel off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (3) Steel#SUB#
Archer tightening his grip on Steel, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Archer looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Steel is controlling Archer 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (5) Steel
Steel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard. #T6#
Steel stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Archer has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel content to stall in guard here.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (5) Steel#T7#
Archer wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Archer passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel is staying active underneath Archer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel gets full guard.
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Archer trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T8#
Archer is really struggling to control Steel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Steel working a defensive guard but Archer passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Archer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Archer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Archer.
#T9#
Steel won't allow Archer to pass to mount.
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer controlling the action here.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard. #T10##SUB#
Archer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T11#
Archer trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Archer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel won't allow Archer to pass to mount.
Archer slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Steel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard. #T13#
Archer controlling the pace.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Archer seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.#T14#
Archer stalling away here and it's allowed Steel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Able Archer 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:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Deeds shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel is concentrating on defense, preventing Deeds from advancing position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Deeds prevents Steel from improving his position.#T1#
Deeds wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Deeds is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Steel tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Deeds wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Deeds tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Deeds showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Deeds advances to half guard. #T5#
Deeds is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Steel reverses the position - he's now on top in Deeds's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (2) Steel
Deeds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Deeds trying to control the position here. #T7#
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel forces his way into half guard.#T8#
Deeds wants to control but Steel passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (2) vs (5) Steel
Deeds wants to control but Steel postures up.
Steel controls the position.
Deeds is trying to improve his position.
Deeds is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Steel controls the position.
Deeds is trying to get back to half guard.
Steel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Steel wants to control but Deeds is keeping him busy. #T10#
Steel slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Steel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Deeds is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T11#
Deeds tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Deeds is controlling Steel's trapped leg to prevent Steel from advancing to side control.
Deeds wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Deeds works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Deeds trying to control the position here.
Deeds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there. #T13#
Deeds is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deeds is keeping the position for now.
Steel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (2) vs (8) Steel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Bjj Steel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Dyon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Steel on his heels. He'll look to pass Steel's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Dyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dyon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dyon trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon wants to improve his position but instead Steel has moved into half guard.
Dyon wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Dyon wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Dyon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dyon is looking to get back to full guard here but Steel has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon is looking for a sweep.
Dyon sneaks back into half guard.
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Dyon actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Dyon wants to get back to full guard.
Dyon is looking to get back to full guard here but Steel has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (8) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon is looking for a sweep.
Dyon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dyon is still trying to improve position.
Dyon trying to control but Steel postures up.
Dyon is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB2#
Dyon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dyon tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Dyon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel won't allow Dyon to sweep him here.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#SUB2#
Dyon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5##SUB2#
Dyon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dyon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Dyon is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Dyon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Dyon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Dyon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Steel passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (11) vs (2) Dyon#T6#
Dyon is looking to regain half guard here but Steel keeps moving and retains side control.
Dyon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Dyon actively working from the bottom here.
Dyon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Dyon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T7#
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel won't allow Dyon to sweep him here.
Dyon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dyon wants to hit a sweep here but Steel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dyon there! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (14) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dyon regains half guard.
Dyon wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Dyon manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dyon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Dyon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steel 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 Dyon. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (17) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Dyon regains half guard.
Dyon is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Dyon is looking to get back to full guard here but Steel has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (20) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Dyon manages to get back to half guard.
Steel uses his free foot to push down on Dyon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dyon. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (23) vs (2) Dyon
Steel prevents Dyon from getting the reversal.#T12#
Dyon controls the position.
Steel avoids the attempt from Dyon to control.
Dyon is working to get back to half guard.
Dyon regains half guard.
Dyon is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Dyon looks winded!
Steel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (26) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dyon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dyon.#T14#
Dyon wants to sweep but no luck.
Dyon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dyon working a defensive guard but Steel manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (29) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 29 to 2.
Our winner, Bjj Steel, 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:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Qasi tries to avoid it but Steel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Qasi to the ground. Qasi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steel enables Qasi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (0) Steel
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Qasi forces his way into half guard.
Qasi is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Qasi stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel won't allow Qasi to pass to mount.
Steel is not content to let Qasi control the position.#T1#
Qasi controlling the action here.
Qasi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel wants to improve his position but Qasi is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qasi is taking a breather. Steel 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.
Qasi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Qasi trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Qasi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Steel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass. #T3#
Steel keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Qasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Qasi trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel has Qasi pulled in close to control his posture.
Qasi trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Qasi controlling from the top position.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Qasi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T6#
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Qasi is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Steel keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Qasi content to stall in guard here.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Qasi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Steel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (2) Steel#T8#
Qasi is pulling down on Steel's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Qasi is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Qasi trying to control the position.
Qasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Qasi, not yet. #T9#
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Qasi working for submissions but it's allowed Steel to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Qasi actively working from the bottom here.
Qasi tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.#T10##SUB#
Qasi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Qasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Qasi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Qasi.
Qasi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (4) vs (2) Steel#T11#
Qasi trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Qasi is looking to pass into half guard but Steel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Steel is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (4) vs (4) Steel
Qasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Qasi, not yet. #SUB#
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Qasi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Qasi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Qasi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (4) vs (7) Steel
A lull in the action here.#T13#
Qasi is trying to get back to half guard.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Steel staying calm.#T14#
Qasi tries to buck Steel off but Steel is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qasi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steel off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Qasi (8) vs (7) Steel#SUB#
Qasi looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Steel is controlling Qasi 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (8) vs (9) Steel
Qasi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 9 to 8.
A relieved looking Bjj Steel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK3A
Date: Jun 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel (ranked 20161 p4p, 554 weight class) and Pavlo Bilous (ranked 2118 p4p, 233 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Pavlo Bilous!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bilous moves into the clinch successfully.
Steel wants the takedown. Bilous is fighting it off but Steel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bilous's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Bilous
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bilous is keeping the position for now.
Bilous is pulling down on Steel's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel, at least for the moment.
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bilous throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bilous is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Bilous
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Bilous from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilous pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Bilous advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (5) Bilous
Steel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Steel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bilous off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (6) vs (5) Bilous
I really don't envy Bilous right now.
Steel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bilous has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Steel controlling well, preventing Bilous from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel tries to get the hooks in deep but Bilous pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bilous wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilous defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Steel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bilous defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bilous tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bilous regains half guard.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Bilous trying to control but Steel postures up.
Bilous gets full guard.
Bilous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bilous is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilous keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel advances to half guard.
Steel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steel is thwarting Bilous's attempts to control the position.
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bilous has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel seems to be looking for submissions.
Bilous is trying is best to control the position here.
Steel wants to take a breather but Bilous is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bilous defends it well.
Bilous is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bilous avoid being mounted?
Bilous gets back to full guard.
Bilous is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (9) vs (5) Bilous
Bilous regains half guard there - taking advantage of Steel's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bilous is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bilous moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Bilous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bilous has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.
Bilous throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bilous is keeping the position for now.
Bilous had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel defends it easily.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bilous is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bilous has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Bilous's legs - danger averted.
Bilous looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bilous is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Bilous is keeping the position.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Bilous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel postures up.
Bilous is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bilous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Bilous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
Steel is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel wants to control but Bilous is keeping him busy.
Bilous looking for submissions off his back.
Steel trying to control the action but Bilous is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bilous wants to get back to full guard.
Bilous wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Bilous felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bilous is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel.
Steel prevents Bilous from improving his position.
Steel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel controlling the action here.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Bilous is working away.
Bilous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Steel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bilous sees it coming and defends easily.
Bilous is pressing down on Steel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bilous looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel advances to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bilous is trying to get back to full guard.
Bilous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Bilous trying to control but Steel postures up.
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bilous is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (9) vs (9) Bilous
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bilous keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
Steel 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 Bilous gets his way!
Steel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bilous keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
Bilous doesn't have the hooks in and Steel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (11) vs (9) Bilous
Bilous keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bilous throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bilous is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel drops back looking for a leg! Bilous is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bilous manages to kick Steel off! Steel jumps back into Bilous's guard.
Steel trying to control but Bilous is working from the bottom.
Bilous not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel passes Bilous's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bilous is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel.
Steel wants to control but Bilous is keeping him busy.
Steel trying to pass the guard but Bilous defending well.
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bilous wants to get back to full guard.
Steel wants to work for an arm triangle but Bilous is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bilous is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steel prevents Bilous from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bilous is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard.
Bilous is positioning himself well to prevent Steel advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
Bjj Steel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Pavlo Bilous was interviewed post fight and said 'Should have stayed away from that rave last night ugh I had a great time and got laid so atleast I have that '. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK2A
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake (ranked 15837 p4p, 567 weight class) and Bjj Steel (ranked 19928 p4p, 556 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steel.
Pancake instigates a clinch.
Steel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Steel
Pancake controlling the position.
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pancake trying to control the position.
Pancake is really struggling to control Steel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pancake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Pancake trying to control the position here.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pancake's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake controlling the position for now.
Pancake is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel.
Steel is looking to stall here but Pancake recovers full guard.
Steel passes Pancake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pancake tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Pancake won't allow Steel to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pancake working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pancake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (2) Steel
Pancake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pancake has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Pancake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pancake prevents Steel from improving his position.
Pancake is trying to work for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Pancake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to roll over but Pancake keeps him under control.
Pancake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steel is not content to let Pancake control the position.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Pancake has latched onto it... Big trouble! Pancake pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Steel is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Pancake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobias Pancake!
A less than humble Tobias Pancake misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK1A
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel (ranked 19947 p4p, 535 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 10645 p4p, 542 weight class). Aguilar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. Alvin Aguilar told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aguilar moves into the clinch successfully.
Aguilar pulls guard successfully.
Steel wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel is really struggling to control Aguilar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel advances to half guard.
Steel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (3) vs (0) Aguilar
Aguilar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Aguilar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Aguilar and Steel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilar is trying to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from Aguilar but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (5) vs (0) Aguilar
Steel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aguilar is now in Steel's guard. A big mistake from Steel there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (5) vs (2) Aguilar
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Steel working for a triangle but Aguilar defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aguilar passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (5) Aguilar
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face as Aguilar controls the position.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Aguilar controls the position from side control.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Aguilar keeps moving and retains side control.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Steel is looking to reverse the position.
Steel manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking to get back to full guard here but Aguilar has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (8) Aguilar
Steel is letting Aguilar control him for a moment.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face as Aguilar controls the position.
Steel can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aguilar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel is trying to escape the position but Aguilar is controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Aguilar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Steel is looking to reverse the position.
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Aguilar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aguilar takes a little break here. Steel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Steel struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aguilar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Steel being controlled for a moment.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Aguilar keeps moving and retains side control.
Steel trying to remain calm as Aguilar controls from the top position.
Steel tries to buck Aguilar off but Aguilar is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Steel wants to control but Aguilar postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face as Aguilar controls the position.
Steel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (7) vs (8) Aguilar
Aguilar trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Aguilar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel is working for a kimura but Aguilar is defending it quite comfortably.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Aguilar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (10) vs (8) Aguilar
Aguilar is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Aguilar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steel wants to control but Aguilar is keeping him busy.
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Aguilar defends it.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Aguilar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aguilar is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel is trying to work for a kimura but Aguilar is defending well.
Aguilar manages to get to full guard.
Aguilar trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aguilar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (10) vs (10) Aguilar
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aguilar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Aguilar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (10) vs (13) Aguilar
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aguilar controlling the pace for now.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controlling from the full mount.
Steel tries to reverse the position but Aguilar maintains control.
Aguilar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aguilar wins on points by 13 to 10.
An out of breath Alvin Aguilar 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:
ADWGC 6
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlton Lassiter (ranked 1932 p4p, 231 weight class) and Bjj Steel (ranked 20567 p4p, 544 weight class). Bjj Steel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Carlton Lassiter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lassiter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lassiter (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lassiter is working away from the top position though.
Steel moves into full guard.
Lassiter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel controls Lassiter momentarily but Lassiter frees himself.
Steel wants to control but Lassiter passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lassiter pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lassiter is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel is looking to get back to full guard here but Lassiter has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (5) vs (0) Steel
Steel wants to control but Lassiter postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lassiter (7) vs (0) Steel
Lassiter wants to take Steel's back here but Steel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Steel regains half guard.
Lassiter is pressing down on Steel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel is holding on for now.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Lassiter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lassiter is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel tries to roll over but Lassiter keeps him under control.
Lassiter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (10) vs (0) Steel
Lassiter prevents Steel from getting the reversal.
Steel keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lassiter slows the pace down in half guard.
Steel looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lassiter passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (13) vs (0) Steel
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter tries to advance to mount but can't.
Steel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lassiter's best efforts.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel wants to sweep but Lassiter has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (16) vs (0) Steel
Lassiter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel manages to get back to half guard.
Lassiter is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
Lassiter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lassiter is trying to work for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Steel tries to roll over but Lassiter keeps him under control.
Steel looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lassiter pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (19) vs (0) Steel
Steel is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel has given up his back here. Will Lassiter look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Lassiter (22) vs (0) Steel
Lassiter is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Steel tries to break free.
Lassiter is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Steel knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Steel for a finish.
Lassiter is trying to stick to Steel's back but Steel is turning into Lassiter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lassiter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lassiter (22) vs (2) Steel
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Lassiter is retaining full guard.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Lassiter.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lassiter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel controlling from the top position.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lassiter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lassiter 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: Lassiter (24) vs (2) Steel
Steel is looking for a sweep. Lassiter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (27) vs (2) Steel
Steel tries to control the position but Lassiter now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lassiter (30) vs (2) Steel
Steel tries to escape but Lassiter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Steel trying to control but not successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel fending off the submission attempt from Lassiter.
I really don't envy Steel right now.
Steel trying to control but not successfully.
Steel tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter has good solid back control here.
Steel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lassiter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lassiter is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel controlling the position well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well.
Lassiter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel is not content to let Lassiter control the position.
Steel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel has an active guard here but Lassiter has managed to pass into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Lassiter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Steel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lassiter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lassiter's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lassiter (30) vs (6) Steel
Lassiter is really stuck here.
Steel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lassiter knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lassiter for a finish.
Steel is looking for a choke. Lassiter gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Lassiter manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lassiter (32) vs (6) Steel
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel working a defensive guard but Lassiter manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (35) vs (6) Steel
Steel manages to get back to half guard.
Lassiter passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (38) vs (6) Steel
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That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking for a sweep but Lassiter has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lassiter (40) vs (6) Steel
Lassiter wants to take Steel's back but he can't do it this time.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lassiter (43) vs (6) Steel
Steel staying busy and making it hard for Lassiter to control.
Lassiter looking for the RNC.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter is trying to stick to Steel's back but Steel is turning into Lassiter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lassiter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lassiter (43) vs (8) Steel
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Lassiter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lassiter (45) vs (8) Steel
Lassiter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Lassiter is proving a slippery customer.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lassiter passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lassiter wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lassiter takes the fight on points by 45 to 8. |
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Event:
ADWGC 5
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Eremeev (ranked 4392 p4p, 430 weight class) and Bjj Steel (ranked 20457 p4p, 536 weight class). Andrey Eremeev has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Andrey Eremeev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel looking to score a takedown here. Eremeev is defending well but Steel drives through and ends up in Eremeev's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Eremeev (0) vs (2) Steel
Eremeev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eremeev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Eremeev is retaining full guard.
Steel pushes down on Eremeev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev gets full guard.
Eremeev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Eremeev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eremeev sees it coming and defends easily.
Eremeev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Eremeev gets back to full guard.
Steel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Eremeev has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Steel is looking to defend but Eremeev has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Steel! Eremeev pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Steel taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andrey Eremeev!
After winning the bout, Andrey Eremeev 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:
ADWGC 2
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel (ranked 20471 p4p, 546 weight class) and Martin Hewitt (ranked 8455 p4p, 537 weight class). Martin Hewitt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Martin Hewitt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel tries to keep at a distance but Hewitt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steel tries to score a body lock takedown but Hewitt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steel has Hewitt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hewitt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hewitt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hewitt decides to pull guard.
Hewitt keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Hewitt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Hewitt
Hewitt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hewitt trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Hewitt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hewitt has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Hewitt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hewitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
My spies in EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform me that Hewitt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hewitt defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Hewitt looking to pass the guard.
Steel pulls Hewitt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hewitt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hewitt looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hewitt passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura here.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Hewitt from controlling successfully.
Hewitt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel controls Hewitt momentarily but Hewitt frees himself.
Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hewitt is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Hewitt preventing the sweep.
Hewitt drops back looking for a leg! Steel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel manages to kick Hewitt off! Hewitt jumps back into Steel's guard.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hewitt stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Hewitt looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hewitt trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hewitt pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Hewitt.
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Hewitt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steel is positioning himself well to prevent Hewitt advancing to mount.
Hewitt prevents Steel from improving his position.
Hewitt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Hewitt
Hewitt has control of Steel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Steel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel tries to hold on but Hewitt postures up.
Hewitt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Steel turns into him and now he's in Hewitt's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (5) Hewitt
Steel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hewitt dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (7) Hewitt
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt forces his way into half guard.
Hewitt is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
Hewitt tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Hewitt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
Hewitt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hewitt has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Hewitt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (10) Hewitt
Hewitt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Hewitt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steel is not content to let Hewitt control the position.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hewitt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Hewitt sits in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hewitt in particular looking to stall.
Hewitt wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hewitt is working for an americana but Steel has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hewitt was thinking about the submission.
Steel looking to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Hewitt preventing the sweep.
Steel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hewitt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (10) Hewitt
Hewitt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hewitt, not yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hewitt keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Hewitt.
Hewitt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hewitt is trying to hold Steel in close to prevent damage but Steel has managed to pass into half guard.
Steel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (7) vs (10) Hewitt
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position.
Steel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hewitt! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (9) vs (10) Hewitt
Steel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hewitt has worked his arm free - good work by Hewitt!
Hewitt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hewitt tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hewitt wins on points by 10 to 9.
Martin Hewitt thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel (ranked 21138 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azar Qasi (ranked 359 p4p, 0 weight class). Qasi has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Qasi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Qasi
Steel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Qasi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel looking for a guillotine here but Qasi defends easily.
Steel is looking to sweep but instead, Qasi has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Qasi in particular looking to stall.
Steel has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Qasi escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Qasi! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Qasi
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel stops Qasi from passing to mount.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel seems a little lost for a moment, as Qasi dominates the positioning.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Qasi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Qasi is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Qasi to get the leverage.
Qasi controlling the pace.
Steel with the active half guard here but Qasi passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (8) Qasi
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (0) vs (10) Qasi
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
Qasi wants to take Steel's back but he can't do it this time.
Qasi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Steel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (0) vs (13) Qasi
Steel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Steel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Qasi.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Qasi's guard. Nice work there by Steel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (13) Qasi
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Qasi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Qasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Qasi, not yet.
Steel 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.
Steel trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Qasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel is keen to just control but Qasi is a slippery customer.
Qasi wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Steel seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel prevents Qasi from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Qasi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Qasi working a defensive guard here.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qasi is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Big Price MMA inform us that Qasi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qasi is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Qasi is keeping the position.
Qasi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Qasi.
Steel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Qasi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steel has Qasi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (15) Qasi
Qasi wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Qasi is pushing down on Steel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel is fighting to maintain full guard but Qasi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Qasi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Qasi is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control the pace.
Qasi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Qasi tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Qasi is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel looking for subs from the bottom but Qasi mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (18) Qasi
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Qasi wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely.
Qasi controlling from mount.
Qasi tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
Qasi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Qasi trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Steel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steel! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (21) Qasi
Steel regains half guard.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Qasi is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking for submissions off his back.
Qasi wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
Steel tries to roll over but Qasi keeps him under control.
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Qasi is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi seems to be looking for submissions.
Qasi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (24) Qasi
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
Qasi looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Steel looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel (2) vs (27) Qasi
Steel trying to control but not successfully.
Qasi looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qasi looking to break Steel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Steel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Qasi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Steel tries to escape but Qasi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasi wins on points by 27 to 2.
A very excited looking Azar Qasi 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:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel (ranked 9354 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 7127 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tisoaka's choice of entrance music: Festivo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Katuro Tisoaka!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tisoaka has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Tisoaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tisoaka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Tisoaka
My spies in 道場 inform me that Tisoaka has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel is trying to control the position but Tisoaka postures up.
Tisoaka won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Tisoaka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tisoaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel is trying to control the position but Tisoaka postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tisoaka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tisoaka postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka preventing the sweep.
Tisoaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tisoaka looking to pass the guard.
Tisoaka 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.
Tisoaka advances to half guard.
Tisoaka controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control here.
Tisoaka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to improve his position but Tisoaka is controlling well.
Steel wants to control but Tisoaka is keeping busy.
Tisoaka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steel gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Steel controlling Tisoaka's posture.
Tisoaka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tisoaka keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tisoaka's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Tisoaka
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tisoaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tisoaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel wants to control from the top but Tisoaka keeps moving.
Tisoaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tisoaka 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: Steel (2) vs (4) Tisoaka
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka controlling the pace.
Steel is looking to control Tisoaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Tisoaka is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Tisoaka content to control rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Steel trying to control here.
Tisoaka trying to control the pace.
Steel tries to roll over but Tisoaka keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Tisoaka eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tisoaka in particular looking to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Tisoaka 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel keeping hold of Tisoaka's head, controlling as best he can.
Tisoaka wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well.
Steel wants to control but Tisoaka is keeping busy.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka content to control rather than advance.
Steel wants to improve his position but Tisoaka is controlling well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tisoaka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tisoaka passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steel! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (7) Tisoaka
Tisoaka wants to take his opponent's back but Steel doesn't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tisoaka controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tisoaka wins on points by 7 to 2.
Katuro Tisoaka made sure to mention his sponsor, Quick & Easy Laundry in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Blue Cup and Bjj Steel. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bjj Steel enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Blue Cup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cup throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Steel was covering up waiting for the punch and Cup finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cup (2) vs (0) Steel
Cup tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel working a defensive guard but Cup passes into half guard.
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Cup.
Cup is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Steel reverses the position - he's now on top in Cup's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (2) vs (2) Steel
Cup throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup looking for a sweep. Not yet Cup, not yet.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Cup is keeping the position.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Cup.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel postures up.
Cup is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cup wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cup has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Cup's legs - danger averted.
Cup bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (4) vs (2) Steel
Cup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cup wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Cup wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Cup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup postures up.
Cup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cup is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
Cup looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (4) vs (4) Steel
Cup is looking for a triangle here but Steel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (4) vs (7) Steel
Cup can't do much from the bottom here.
Cup tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cup keeps working.
Steel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cup haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cup is trying to get back to half guard.
Steel wants to control for a moment but Cup uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Cup as he works his way to full guard.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cup is keeping the position for now.
Cup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cup manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (6) vs (7) Steel
Cup wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Cup controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cup will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cup wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Cup showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel controls Cup momentarily but Cup frees himself.
Cup sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cup seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cup controlling the action here.
Cup has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cup wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel trying to control from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel won't allow Cup to pass to mount.
Steel is not content to let Cup control the position.
Cup controlling the pace.
Cup'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.
Cup looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cup frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (9) vs (7) Steel
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cup looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Steel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cup.
Cup tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cup trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel is desperately trying to improve his position but Cup has a good base and remains in mount.
Cup looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cup tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Cup goes for an armbar but Steel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Steel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (9) vs (9) Steel
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
Cup wants to improve his position but instead Steel has moved into half guard.
Cup keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cup looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cup tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Cup is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cup (13) vs (9) Steel
Steel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cup is riding his opponent, not letting Steel buck him off.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control momentarily.
Cup is controlling the position but Steel somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cup is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
Cup looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cup takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
An out of breath Blue Cup 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:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Conor Newell and Bjj Steel. Bjj Steel has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Conor Newell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newell circles away.
Steel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newell circles away.
Newell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Newell has Steel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Newell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Steel tumbling to the mat - Newell dives into Steel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Newell (2) vs (0) Steel
Newell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Newell is fighting to break Steel's control of his arms but Steel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Newell controls the pace.
Steel wants to hit a switch here but Newell passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Newell (5) vs (0) Steel
Steel 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Steel trying to hold on to Newell's head to control him but Newell postures up.
Newell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Newell trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
Newell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Steel's thigh. Steel counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Newell stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Newell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newell wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Newell stands and throws Steel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Newell (8) vs (0) Steel
Newell controlling the position from side mount.
Steel manages to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Newell is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Steel reverses the position - he's now on top in Newell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newell (8) vs (2) Steel
Newell trying to control the position here.
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel won't allow Newell to sweep him here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to move into half guard but instead Newell has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newell (10) vs (2) Steel
Newell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel 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.
Newell content to stall in guard here.
Newell advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Newell (13) vs (2) Steel
Newell is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Steel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Steel tries to bench press Newell off him but Newell keeps the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel seems a little lost for a moment, as Newell dominates the positioning.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Steel trying to remain calm as Newell controls from the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking to reverse the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Steel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Newell seems content to control.
Newell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Newell tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Newell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Newell passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Newell (16) vs (2) Steel
Newell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Newell'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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Newell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Newell manages to capitalize on a mistake by Steel to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Newell (19) vs (2) Steel
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Newell is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Steel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Steel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Newell.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Newell.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Newell takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Conor Newell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel Penn and Bjj Steel. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steel Penn somewhat.
Steel Penn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steel.
Steel Penn tries to counter by clinching up but Steel breaks away and moves out of range.
Steel drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Steel
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Steel controlling the pace.
Steel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (5) Steel
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Steel Penn struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel slows the pace down.
Steel laying and praying for a moment but Steel Penn takes advantage and regains half guard.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Steel Penn defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn manages to get to full guard.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel stays in close to Steel Penn's body and controls the position.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel Penn 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: Steel Penn (2) vs (5) Steel
Steel Penn really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel Penn passes into half guard.
Steel Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Penn sits in half guard.
Steel looking for submissions off his back.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn is taking a breather. Steel 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.
Steel Penn'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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel Penn is stalling here. Steel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Steel Penn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Steel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (9) Steel
Steel trying to control the position but Steel Penn is working away.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel controls the position.
Steel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Steel Penn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (2) vs (11) Steel
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Steel Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel Penn is just riding it out for now. Steel eventually gives up the hold.
Steel is thwarting Steel Penn's attempts to control the position.
Steel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steel Penn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Steel 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.
Steel controlling the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn, not yet.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Steel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Steel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but instead Steel has moved into half guard.
Steel wants to pass to mount but Steel Penn is defending the position.
Steel Penn trying to control but Steel postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel wants to pass to mount but Steel Penn is defending the position.
Steel is still trying to improve position.
Steel controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 11 to 2.
A very excited looking Bjj Steel 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:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlton Star and Bjj Steel. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Carlton Star! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Star tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel swivels and escapes.
Steel fails with a takedown attempt.
Steel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Star but Star pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Star drives through and clinches with Steel against the cage.
Steel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Star prevents it.
Carlton Star has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Steel.
Steel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Star pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel dives in for a single leg takedown but Star sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Star has a takedown stuffed.
Star instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Star pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Star pulls guard successfully.
Star trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Star (0) vs (3) Steel
Star tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steel presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Star (0) vs (5) Steel
Star is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Star is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star has left one of his arms exposed and Steel doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Star screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjj Steel!
Bjj Steel 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:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shoi Lin and Bjj Steel. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shoi Lin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lin (0) vs (2) Steel
Lin looking for submissions off his back.
Lin trying to control but Steel postures up.
Lin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Vicious Striking, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Steel trying to control the pace.
Steel is thwarting Lin's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lin looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is taking a breather. Lin 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.
Steel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lin (0) vs (5) Steel
Lin is trying to escape the mount.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lin (0) vs (8) Steel
Steel controls the position.
Steel working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lin is doing well to defend. Steel seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lin is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjj Steel!
An out of breath Bjj Steel 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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