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Event:
WP 8
Date: May 14, 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 42 wins and 23 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 31 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Merlin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Lemieux closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Merlin did well to prevent Lemieux getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Lemieux
Merlin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lemieux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lemieux's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (4) vs (2) Lemieux
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Merlin'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Merlin is looking to control Lemieux but Lemieux is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lemieux tries to escape but Merlin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lemieux looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Lemieux can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin controls the position.
Lemieux prevents Merlin from getting a body triangle.
What can Lemieux do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Lemieux manages to reverse the position and now he's in Merlin's guard. Nice work there by Lemieux.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (4) Lemieux
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (6) vs (4) Lemieux#SUB2#
Lemieux throws his legs up looking for a submission but Merlin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (9) vs (4) Lemieux
Merlin trying to control the position but Lemieux is working away.
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.#T4#
Lemieux is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Merlin is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (11) vs (4) Lemieux
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Merlin avoids the attempt from Lemieux to control.
Lemieux is trying desperately to improve position.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Lemieux wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Merlin avoids the attempt from Lemieux to control.
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from Merlin.#T7#
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemieux is looking to escape.
Lemieux is trying to escape the mount.
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin controlling from mount. #T8#
Lemieux can't escape the position.
Lemieux wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin trying to control but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Lemieux regains half guard.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but Lemieux defends it.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard but Merlin has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (14) vs (4) Lemieux#T10#
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Lemieux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Lemieux is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Lemieux is still trying to improve position.#T11#
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Merlin is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lemieux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Lemieux defending well.
Merlin stalling. #T12#
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.#T13##SUB2#
Lemieux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin is looking to advance position but Lemieux won't allow it.
Lemieux is pressing down on Merlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T14#
Lemieux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (14) vs (6) Lemieux#SUB2#
Lemieux is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Merlin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Merlin has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (16) vs (6) Lemieux#SUB2#
Merlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lemieux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merlin has managed to get both his arms back between Lemieux's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemieux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
A relieved looking Xavier Merlin 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:
WP 6
Date: May 07, 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 21 wins and 30 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ramirez dives in and scores a takedown into Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (0) vs (2) Ramirez#SUB#
Lemieux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramirez defends it easily.
Lemieux controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Lemieux working a defensive guard here.
Lemieux wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
Lemieux controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself. #T2##SUB#
Lemieux looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
Lemieux wants to hit a sweep here but Ramirez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lemieux there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Lemieux tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
Lemieux is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez controlling his opponent. #T4#
Lemieux wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (0) vs (8) Ramirez
A lull in the action here.
Lemieux can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Lemieux is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've been hearing good reports from Lemieux'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.#T5#
Ramirez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Lemieux from escaping the position.
Lemieux tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
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.
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lemieux to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (0) vs (11) Ramirez#T6#
Ramirez trying to control.
Ramirez not allowing Lemieux to control his hands.
Lemieux manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Lemieux.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (11) Ramirez
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lemieux has gone for a leg lock! Ramirez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (13) Ramirez#T7##SUB#
Lemieux has his foot on Ramirez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramirez works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Lemieux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Lemieux looking to control but Ramirez passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Lemieux actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lemieux wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lemieux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramirez.
Lemieux trying to get back to full guard but Ramirez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (2) vs (16) Ramirez#T11#
Lemieux tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (2) vs (19) Ramirez
Lemieux tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez is trying to stick to Lemieux's back but Lemieux is turning into Ramirez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ramirez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lemieux. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (4) vs (19) Ramirez
Lemieux looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (4) vs (21) Ramirez
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T12##SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a triangle but Ramirez pushes his legs off easily.
Lemieux looking to control.
Lemieux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13#
Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving. #SUB#
Lemieux isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ramirez stacks Lemieux 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 Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (4) vs (24) Ramirez
Lemieux tries to control but Ramirez manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (4) vs (27) Ramirez#T14#
Lemieux is trying to break free.
Lemieux trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ramirez has good solid back control here.
Lemieux rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 27 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jackson Ramirez made sure he mentioned Threads of Fate, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
WP5
Date: Apr 30, 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 38 wins and 21 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 29 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lemieux clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Kersikov has picked Lemieux up - he's going for a ride! Kersikov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lemieux
Kersikov is thwarting Lemieux's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lemieux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Lemieux might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Kersikov prevents Lemieux from improving his position.#T1#
Lemieux keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Lemieux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Lemieux defending well.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lemieux is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lemieux avoid being mounted?
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Lemieux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacktalians MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Lemieux has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Lemieux#T3#
Kersikov prevents Lemieux from getting the reversal.
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
Kersikov trying to control but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Lemieux is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Lemieux gets back to half guard.
Lemieux wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.#T5#
Lemieux trying to control here.
Kersikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lemieux! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kersikov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (11) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks. #T6#
Kersikov is hanging on to Lemieux's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lemieux tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.#T7#
Lemieux wants to escape the position.
Lemieux looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Lemieux buck him off.
Lemieux is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
Good control from Kersikov.
Kersikov'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.
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.
I really don't envy Lemieux right now.
#SUB#
Kersikov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lemieux defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lemieux trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks. #T9#
Lemieux staying busy and making it hard for Kersikov to control.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Lemieux is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lemieux breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (11) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux looking to pass the guard.
Lemieux slips nicely into half guard.
Lemieux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Lemieux wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T10##SUB2#
Lemieux seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lemieux is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
#T11##SUB2#
Lemieux is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura here.
#T12#
Lemieux is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kersikov reverses the position - he's now on top in Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (13) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Lemieux is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (16) vs (2) Lemieux#T13#
Lemieux is looking to reverse the position.
Kersikov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T14#
Lemieux is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov has control of an arm but Lemieux manages to advance to Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (16) vs (6) Lemieux
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a choke. Kersikov gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Kersikov manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (18) vs (6) Lemieux
Lemieux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
After winning the bout, Bogdan Kersikov 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:
WP 4
Date: Apr 23, 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 11 wins and 18 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 29 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Lemieux as Kersikov shoots in.#TD2#
Lemieux looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Lemieux
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Lemieux is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lemieux is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lemieux.
Lemieux is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Lemieux is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lemieux.
#T2#
Kersikov tries to roll over but Lemieux keeps him under control.
Kersikov controlling the position well.
Lemieux 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. #T3#
Kersikov won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux 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. #SUB2#
Lemieux is trying for a kimura here. Kersikov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lemieux wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Lemieux!
A victorious Don Lemieux 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:
WP 3
Date: Apr 16, 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 0 wins and 8 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 29 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Joteel pushes Lemieux up against the cage in a clinch.
Joteel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemieux smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Joteel clinches.
Lemieux prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Joteel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lemieux uses from the top position.
Lemieux trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Lemieux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joteel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (0) Lemieux
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel postures up.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joteel defends well.
Joteel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Joteel stays in close to Lemieux's body and controls the position.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lemieux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joteel controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB2#
Lemieux has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Joteel 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 Lemieux. Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (5) vs (0) Lemieux
Joteel trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Joteel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Joteel just content to control the position.
Lemieux stops Joteel from passing to mount.
Joteel trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Joteel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lemieux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4##SUB#
Joteel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lemieux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Lemieux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joteel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Lemieux manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Joteel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lemieux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Joteel wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
Lemieux moves into full guard.
Lemieux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemieux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacktalians MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Joteel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lemieux controlling Joteel's posture.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving. #T6#
Joteel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Lemieux isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Joteel stacks Lemieux 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 Joteel! Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (8) vs (0) Lemieux
Joteel working away.
Lemieux tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Lemieux tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Joteel controls the position from side control.
Lemieux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lemieux is not content to let Joteel control the position.
Joteel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lemieux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lemieux being controlled here, momentarily. #T8##SUB2#
Lemieux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joteel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Joteel looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a triangle but Joteel pushes his legs off easily.
Lemieux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joteel is one step ahead there.
Lemieux looking to control.
#SUB2#
Lemieux working for a triangle but Joteel defends it easily.
Joteel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lemieux on the ground.#T10##SUB2#
Lemieux throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Joteel escapes and throws Lemieux's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (11) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux manages to get back to half guard.
Joteel trying to control from half guard but Lemieux is working away.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
Lemieux is not content to let Joteel control the position.#T11#
Still in half guard, Joteel seems content to control.
Lemieux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lemieux looking for a guillotine here but Joteel defends easily.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully. #T12##SUB2#
Lemieux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joteel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Joteel controlling him for the moment.
Joteel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Lemieux has his foot on Joteel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joteel works his way back into a safe position though.#T13##SUB2#
Joteel is sitting in close to Lemieux's body. Lemieux has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Joteel is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Joteel is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lemieux.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Don Lemieux!
Don Lemieux thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WPGC 3.0
Date: Apr 09, 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 11 wins and 16 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 29 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lemieux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lemieux
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lemieux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Lemieux is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemieux is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Lemieux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.#T1#
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Lemieux has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lemieux looking for subs off his back but Kersikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lemieux is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2##SUB2#
Lemieux has his feet on Kersikov's thighs here. He's pushed Kersikov 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! Kersikov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Lemieux!
Our winner, Don Lemieux, 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:
WPGC 2.0
Date: Apr 02, 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 5 wins and 6 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 28 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
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 Kulik enables Lemieux to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kulik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacktalians MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Kulik trying to control the position here.
Lemieux trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Lemieux pushing down on Kulik'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.
Lemieux not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is trying to work for a kimura but Kulik is defending well.
#T1#
Kulik won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount.
Kulik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kulik.
Lemieux looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik 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.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lemieux has gone for a leg lock! Kulik slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) Lemieux#T3#
Lemieux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemieux is keeping the position for now.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lemieux being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lemieux for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Lemieux looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kulik has picked Lemieux up and slammed him! Lemieux can't keep hold of the triangle and Kulik manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux is looking for a sweep.
Lemieux sneaks back into half guard.
Lemieux keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T5#
Kulik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lemieux is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lemieux avoid being mounted?
Lemieux tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lemieux is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Lemieux actively working from the bottom here.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) Lemieux
Kulik content just to control the position here.
Lemieux wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (11) vs (2) Lemieux#T7#
Lemieux can't escape the position.
Kulik just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kulik continues to stall.#T8#
Lemieux wants to escape the position.
Lemieux tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lemieux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lemieux wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Kulik controlling the action here.
Lemieux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kulik looking to sit in guard and control but Lemieux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (11) vs (4) Lemieux#SUB#
Lemieux lying in Kulik's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Kulik decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lemieux taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasiliy Kulik!
A very excited looking Vasiliy Kulik 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 351
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 24 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 28 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lemieux moves into the clinch.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lemieux is defending well.
Brown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lemieux is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lemieux after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jab Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemieux is pressed up against the ropes. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lemieux down to the mat. Lemieux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Brown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Lemieux
Brown wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Brown pushes down on Lemieux's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lemieux moves into full guard.
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.
Lemieux wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemieux swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Lemieux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Lemieux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brown passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux tries to improve position but can't.
Brown trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lemieux wants to control but Brown postures up.#SUB#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown trying to control the position but Lemieux is working away.
Lemieux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Lemieux is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lemieux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Lemieux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brown passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lemieux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Brown working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lemieux's thigh. Lemieux counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
Lemieux is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Lemieux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Lemieux
Brown keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Lemieux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lemieux drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brown looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brown looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brown! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (9) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lemieux is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brown jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (12) vs (2) Lemieux
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemieux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Lemieux is trying to control but Brown manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (15) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Brown goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lemieux is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (15) vs (4) Lemieux
Lemieux preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemieux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lemieux trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lemieux defends it easily.#SUB#
Brown working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lemieux has passed into half guard!
Lemieux works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (15) vs (7) Lemieux#T8#
Lemieux trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Lemieux looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Lemieux swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brown is now in Lemieux's guard. A big mistake from Lemieux there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (17) vs (7) Lemieux#T9#
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Lemieux is trying to control the position but Brown postures up. #SUB#
Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lemieux is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lemieux has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (17) vs (9) Lemieux
Lemieux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Lemieux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacktalians MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T10#
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet. #SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lemieux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a triangle here but Lemieux uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (17) vs (12) Lemieux
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lemieux wants to control for a moment but Brown uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Brown tries to roll over but Lemieux keeps him under control.#T11#
Brown gets full guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lemieux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T12#
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown keeping full guard, as Lemieux tries to pass.
Brown has Lemieux pulled in close to control his posture.
Brown 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.#T13#
Lemieux stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #T14#
Lemieux passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (17) vs (15) Lemieux
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brown wants to improve his position but Lemieux is controlling well.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemieux moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (17) vs (18) Lemieux
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemieux wins on points by 18 to 17.
Our winner, Don Lemieux, 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 348
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 28 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lemieux scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lemieux (4) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson is trying to improve his position.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is not content to let Lemieux control the position.
Nelson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lemieux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Nelson wants to control but Lemieux postures up.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard.
Lemieux 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.#SUB#
Lemieux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lemieux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lemieux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lemieux tries for a kimura but Nelson is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Lemieux is trying to get an arm triangle but Nelson is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Nelson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nelson trying to get back to full guard but Lemieux takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (7) vs (0) Nelson#T3#
Lemieux sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nelson wants to hold on but Lemieux pushes him away.
Nelson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lemieux prevents Nelson from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson is still trying to improve position.
Lemieux is trying to control the action in half guard but Nelson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lemieux controlling the action here.#T4#
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lemieux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nelson is trying to maintain the position but Lemieux is very close to passing his half guard.
Lemieux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nelson wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by Lemieux.
#T6#
Nelson wants to control but Lemieux passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (10) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lemieux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lemieux wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Lemieux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nelson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nelson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Lemieux in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nelson regains half guard.#SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8##SUB#
Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Lemieux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nelson is just riding it out for now. Lemieux eventually gives up the hold.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Nelson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lemieux trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lemieux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lemieux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lemieux looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Nelson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lemieux stacks Nelson 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 Lemieux! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (13) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nelson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Lemieux has control of the leg. #T11#
Lemieux is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by Lemieux.
Nelson keeping control of the position.
Nelson is looking to control Lemieux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
Lemieux controlling the action here. #T12#
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lemieux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nelson wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nelson is pressing down on Lemieux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nelson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lemieux puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nelson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nelson.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13##SUB2#
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Lemieux defends easily.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (13) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson trying to move into half guard but instead Lemieux has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (15) vs (2) Nelson#T14#
Lemieux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lemieux trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lemieux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lemieux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lemieux passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemieux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nelson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nelson trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemieux takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A relieved looking Don Lemieux 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 342
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 27 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lemieux closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wang (0) vs (4) Lemieux
Wang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lemieux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacktalians MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lemieux wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Lemieux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wang is doing well to control the position and prevent Lemieux from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lemieux is working away from the top position though.
Wang 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.
Lemieux trying to advance position but Wang counters by regaining guard.
Lemieux being controlled here momentarily.
Lemieux trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Lemieux won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang managing to control the position.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang has his hands on Lemieux's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lemieux defends it easily.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lemieux is one step ahead there.
Lemieux stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (7) Lemieux
Wang sneaks back into half guard.
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lemieux is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Lemieux has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Lemieux wants to work for an arm triangle but Wang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
Lemieux is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lemieux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lemieux's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (4) vs (7) Lemieux
Wang controlling well, preventing Lemieux from escaping the position.
Wang not allowing Lemieux to control his hands.
Wang controlling well, preventing Lemieux from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lemieux preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wang. #SUB#
Wang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lemieux knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lemieux for a finish.
I would not like to be Lemieux right now.
#T6##SUB#
Lemieux defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wang keeps control of the position as Lemieux tries to break free.
#SUB#
Wang has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Lemieux right now.
#SUB#
Wang is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Lemieux with him. Lemieux is trying to defend but Wang has an arm under the chin now! Lemieux grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Long Wang!
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 337
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 26 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Derwent Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bolt gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Bolt gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lemieux regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (0) vs (2) Bolt
Lemieux is trying to control the position but Bolt postures up.
Bolt looking to pass the guard.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Bolt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (5) Bolt
Lemieux is not content to let Bolt control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Lemieux being controlled for a moment.
Bolt is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolt looking to control but instead Lemieux has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux won't allow Bolt to pass to mount.
Bolt uses his free foot to push down on Lemieux's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lemieux. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (8) Bolt#T2#
Bolt wants to control the pace but Lemieux is squirming around nicely.
Bolt controlling the position easily from mount.
Lemieux is trying to escape the mount.
Bolt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bolt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemieux is looking to escape.
Bolt wants to control the action but instead Lemieux gets a body lock and reverses into Bolt's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (8) Bolt#T3#
Bolt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bolt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bolt keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bolt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (10) Bolt
Bolt won't allow Lemieux to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lemieux looking for a guillotine here but Bolt defends easily.
#SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a triangle but Bolt pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Bolt tries to free his leg and advance position but Lemieux is retaining full guard.
Bolt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Lemieux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemieux keeping full guard, as Bolt tries to pass.
Bolt passes Lemieux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lemieux trying to get back to full guard but Bolt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (2) vs (13) Bolt#T5#
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Bolt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
My spies in Gym inform me that Bolt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolt trying to control but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bolt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bolt controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Lemieux tries to hold on but Bolt postures up.
Lemieux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bolt is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bolt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemieux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Bolt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lemieux sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Well, if Bolt 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.
Bolt is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lemieux reverses the position - he's now on top in Bolt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (4) vs (13) Bolt
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolt keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Bolt is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Bolt is keeping the position.
Bolt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Bolt 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#
Lemieux drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bolt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lemieux has Bolt in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (4) vs (15) Bolt
Bolt looking to sit in guard and control but Lemieux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (6) vs (15) Bolt
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolt is retaining full guard.
Bolt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (6) vs (17) Bolt#SUB#
Lemieux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bolt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T9#
Bolt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bolt wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.
Bolt wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Bolt content to stall in guard here.
Lemieux controls Bolt momentarily but Bolt frees himself. #T10#
Bolt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lemieux's guard. #SUB2#
Bolt wants to work for an arm triangle but Lemieux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lemieux trying to control but Bolt postures up.
Bolt works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (6) vs (20) Bolt
Bolt avoids the attempt from Lemieux to control.
Bolt prevents Lemieux from getting the reversal.#T11#
Bolt tries to control but Lemieux wriggling away. #SUB2#
Bolt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lemieux manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A lull in the action here.
Bolt trying to control the position but Lemieux is working away.
Lemieux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bolt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bolt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T12#
Bolt trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux regains half guard.
Bolt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (6) vs (23) Bolt
Bolt controlling the pace for now.
Bolt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Lemieux tries to reverse the position but Bolt maintains control.
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bolt looking for a guillotine from mount but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux is squirming around, avoiding Bolt's attempts to control the action.
Bolt controlling from mount.
Bolt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lemieux is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Lemieux is squirming around, avoiding Bolt's attempts to control the action.
Lemieux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bolt wants to control the pace but Lemieux is squirming around nicely.
Bolt avoids the attempt from Lemieux to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolt prevents Lemieux from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolt wins on points by 23 to 6.
Derwent Bolt 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 334 - Prelims
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 26 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Lemieux closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lemieux prevents it.
Lemieux gets underhooks to prevent Nelson's takedown attempt.
Lemieux is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Don Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stoned Nelson.
Lemieux is pressed up against the cage. Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lemieux down to the mat. Lemieux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Lemieux shoots in and gets a takedown into Nelson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (0) Nelson
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Lemieux tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux 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. #T1#
Lemieux trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Lemieux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nelson is trying to hold Lemieux in close to prevent damage but Lemieux has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Lemieux seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy.
Lemieux trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Lemieux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.
Nelson controls Lemieux momentarily but Lemieux frees himself. #T3#
Lemieux preventing the sweep.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
Lemieux controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Lemieux looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4##SUB2#
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lemieux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nelson's guard. #SUB#
Lemieux seems to be working for a kimura but Nelson defends the submission attempt.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5##SUB#
Lemieux wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nelson trying to control from the bottom.
Nelson moves into full guard.
Nelson trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle here but Lemieux uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (0) Nelson#SUB#
Lemieux is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lemieux wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nelson, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lemieux's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson trying to control but Lemieux postures up.
Well, if Lemieux 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.
#T7##SUB#
Lemieux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nelson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nelson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson is pressing down on Lemieux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lemieux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lemieux passes into half guard.
#T9#
Nelson trying to control here.
Nelson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nelson.
Nelson is looking to sweep but instead, Lemieux has passed into half guard.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lemieux's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T10#
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lemieux trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
Lemieux won't allow Nelson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Nelson has an active guard here but Lemieux has managed to pass into half guard.
Lemieux wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lemieux to get the leverage. #T11#
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it. #SUB#
Lemieux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nelson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lemieux. #SUB#
Lemieux seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lemieux has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lemieux pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Nelson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lemieux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Lemieux!
After winning the bout, Don Lemieux 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:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 7
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 43 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 25 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sparxx fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lemieux to the ground. Sparxx is now in Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Lemieux
Sparxx stands and throws Lemieux's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Lemieux
Sparxx trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux wants to control but Sparxx postures up.
Lemieux is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sparxx is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (7) vs (0) Lemieux#SUB#
Sparxx working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Lemieux stops Sparxx from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lemieux holds of for dear life.
Lemieux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Sparxx jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lemieux manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lemieux holding on.#T2##SUB#
Sparxx tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sparxx has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lemieux stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Lemieux is not content to let Sparxx control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lemieux is trying to improve his position.
Lemieux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Sparxx trying to control the position but Lemieux is working away.
Sparxx tries to move to mount but Lemieux blocks the move with his legs.
Sparxx controls 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.
Lemieux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sparxx's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lemieux is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lemieux avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Sparxx 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.
Lemieux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lemieux.#T4#
Sparxx passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (10) vs (0) Lemieux
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Sparxx controlling the position from side mount.
Sparxx tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lemieux is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it. #T5#
A control attempt from Lemieux but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (12) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux is looking to improve his position but Sparxx isn't that keen on the idea.
Sparxx trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparxx avoids the attempt from Lemieux to control.
Sparxx looking to control but Lemieux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparxx controlling the pace for now.
Lemieux 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: Sparxx (12) vs (2) Lemieux#T6##SUB#
Sparxx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemieux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Sparxx trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (14) vs (2) Lemieux#T7#
Lemieux being controlled here, momentarily.
Lemieux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lemieux is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
#SUB2#
Lemieux throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sparxx escapes and throws Lemieux's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (17) vs (2) Lemieux#SUB#
Sparxx goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lemieux rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sparxx's guard! Nice work there by Lemieux! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (17) vs (4) Lemieux
Sparxx is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up. #T8#
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving. #SUB#
Sparxx has his foot on Lemieux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lemieux works his way back into a safe position though.
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sparxx looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lemieux has picked Sparxx up and slammed him! Sparxx can't keep hold of the triangle and Lemieux manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (17) vs (7) Lemieux#SUB2#
Lemieux is trying to get an arm triangle but Sparxx is defending well.
Sparxx gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lemieux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacktalians MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T9#
Sparxx is refusing to be controlled, as Lemieux sits in half guard. #SUB#
Sparxx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back.
Lemieux stalling away here and it's allowed Sparxx to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
Sparxx looking to control.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx controlling Lemieux's posture.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Sparxx being controlled here, momentarily.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemieux looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (19) vs (7) Lemieux
Sparxx won't allow Lemieux to sweep him here.
Sparxx slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (22) vs (7) Lemieux
Sparxx trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom. #T12#
Lemieux is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
Lemieux sneaks back into half guard.
Lemieux keeping control of the position.
Lemieux won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount.
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Lemieux wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura but Lemieux is defending well.
Lemieux wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lemieux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sparxx won't allow Lemieux to sweep him here. #T14#
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Lemieux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lemieux working for a triangle but Sparxx defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 22 to 7.
Tyrone Sparxx 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 Fight Night 7
Date: Nov 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Steel Grappler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 25 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Grappler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lemieux is trying to defend but Grappler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grappler (2) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Grappler is very close to passing his half guard.
Grappler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lemieux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacktalians MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lemieux is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler slows the pace down in half guard.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Grappler stalling.
Lemieux has his hands clasped together around Grappler's back. He's all about the action.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Grappler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Grappler wants to pass to mount but Lemieux is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grappler in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Lemieux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grappler trying to pass the guard but Lemieux defending well.
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Grappler has control of the leg. #T3#
Lemieux trying to control but Grappler postures up.
Lemieux wants to improve his position but Grappler is controlling well.
Grappler not doing much here.
Lemieux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lemieux looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemieux, not yet. #T4#
Lemieux 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: Grappler (2) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux not doing much here.
Lemieux trying to control from half guard but Grappler is working away.
Grappler wants to improve his position but Lemieux is controlling well.
#T5#
Lemieux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grappler defends it well.
Grappler is trying to control but Lemieux passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (2) vs (5) Lemieux
Lemieux controls the position.
Grappler tries to bench press Lemieux off him but Lemieux keeps the position. #T6#
Grappler wants to control but Lemieux postures up.
Grappler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lemieux in the domination position with Grappler hanging on.
Grappler is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grappler has escaped the position, nice work there. #T7#
Grappler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grappler manages to get back to half guard.
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappler keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Lemieux might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grappler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
Grappler is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux trying to control from Grappler's half guard. Grappler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Grappler is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler is keeping the position for now.
Lemieux keeps trying to improve his position.
Lemieux won't allow Grappler to sweep him here.
Lemieux trying to control but Grappler is working from the bottom.
Lemieux is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T10#
Grappler controlling the position.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler is keeping the position for now.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Grappler keeps moving.
Lemieux looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Grappler trying to control the position.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Grappler pulls Lemieux in close to prevent any damage.
Grappler working a defensive guard but Lemieux manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (2) vs (8) Lemieux#SUB2#
Lemieux working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grappler sneaks back into half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Lemieux 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.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T14#
Grappler is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
Lemieux wants to control but Grappler is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lemieux 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!
Lemieux wins on points by 8 to 2.
Don Lemieux thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 327 - Prelims
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 24 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Lemieux clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Lemieux ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lemieux no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemieux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lemieux 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.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemieux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux looking to control but Majere passes into half guard.
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Majere has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majere is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Majere is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Majere tries to pass to full mount but Lemieux defends it. #SUB2#
Majere is looking for a kimura but Lemieux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Majere to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back.
Majere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Majere is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB2#
Majere is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lemieux has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lemieux wants to control but Majere is keeping busy.
Lemieux is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Lemieux is defending against the submission attempts here by Majere.
#SUB2#
Majere is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lemieux has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB2#
Majere is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lemieux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Majere. #SUB2#
Majere is looking for a kimura here.
Lemieux won't allow Majere to pass to mount. #T4#
Lemieux trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Majere manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (3) Majere
Lemieux tries to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Lemieux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lemieux regains half guard.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Majere passes into side control, despite Lemieux's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (6) Majere#T5#
Majere has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lemieux! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lemieux (0) vs (8) Majere
Lemieux is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Lemieux defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Majere. #SUB2#
Majere goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lemieux is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (8) Majere#SUB2#
Majere is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.#T6##SUB2#
Majere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
Lemieux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Lemieux lying in Majere's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Majere decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lemieux taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denubis Majere!
Denubis Majere thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 323 - Prelims
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 23 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lemieux is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Lemieux circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Lemieux shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
Lemieux is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux controlling the action here.
Brown trying to hold on to Lemieux's head to control him but Lemieux postures up.
#T1#
Brown won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount.
Brown wants to get back to full guard but Lemieux has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Lemieux#SUB2#
Lemieux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Lemieux is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
Brown is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Brown looking for a sweep but Lemieux has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (0) vs (7) Lemieux
Lemieux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown tries to hold on but Lemieux postures up.#SUB2#
Lemieux moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Brown has worked his arm free - good work by Brown!
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Lemieux keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
A control attempt from Brown but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (0) vs (9) Lemieux
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Lemieux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lemieux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Lemieux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
Lemieux wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown regains half guard.#SUB2#
Lemieux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lemieux is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5##SUB#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily.
Lemieux is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Lemieux looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lemieux is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown moves into full guard.
Lemieux is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lemieux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown trying to control the position.
#T7#
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown is trying to keep Lemieux in close.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lemieux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Lemieux content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Brown has locked up a guillotine! Brown's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lemieux is holding on here and Brown must be using up a lot of energy. Lemieux has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Brown gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jab Brown!
A relieved looking Jab Brown 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 321 - Prelims
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 20 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 22 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lemieux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jiurgite manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (2) Lemieux
Jiurgite trying to control the position.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Jiurgite is keeping the position.
Jiurgite 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: Jiurgite (2) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Jiurgite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux wants to control the action here but instead Jiurgite manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (2) Lemieux
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux prevents Jiurgite from taking his back.
Lemieux is squirming around, avoiding Jiurgite's attempts to control the action.
Jiurgite definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jiurgite controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jiurgite wants to take Lemieux's back but he can't do it this time.
Jiurgite controlling the position easily from mount.
Lemieux reaches up to try and control the position but Jiurgite seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Lemieux rolls and tries to escape and now Jiurgite has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (8) vs (2) Lemieux
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good control from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lemieux for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Lemieux trying to control but not successfully.
Jiurgite biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Lemieux right now.
Lemieux is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3#
Lemieux can't escape the position.
Lemieux manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jiurgite's guard. Nice work there by Lemieux.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (8) vs (4) Lemieux
Jiurgite looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jiurgite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jiurgite 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.#T4#
Jiurgite lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (10) vs (4) Lemieux
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemieux working a defensive guard but Jiurgite manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (13) vs (4) Lemieux
Jiurgite tries to advance to mount but Lemieux instead regains half guard.
Jiurgite trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
Jiurgite performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5#
Lemieux trying to control but Jiurgite postures up.
Jiurgite is keen to just control but Lemieux is a slippery customer.
Jiurgite looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Jiurgite is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6##SUB#
Jiurgite 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.
Jiurgite controlling the action here.
Jiurgite is thwarting Lemieux's attempts to control the position.#T7##SUB2#
Lemieux actively working from the bottom here.
Jiurgite moves into full mount! Lemieux won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (16) vs (4) Lemieux
Lemieux regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jiurgite trying to advance position but Lemieux counters by regaining guard.
Jiurgite wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.
Jiurgite pushes down on Lemieux's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T8#
Well, if Jiurgite 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.
Lemieux won't allow Jiurgite to pass to mount.
Jiurgite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Jiurgite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jiurgite controlling the action here.
Jiurgite is trying to control the action in half guard but Lemieux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Jiurgite is really struggling to control Lemieux but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Jiurgite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lemieux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lemieux holds on and takes a little breather.
Jiurgite stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.#SUB2#
Lemieux throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jiurgite uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (19) vs (4) Lemieux#SUB#
Jiurgite wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lemieux, who protects the arm well. #T10#
Jiurgite controls the position from side control.
Jiurgite working away.
Lemieux is not content to let Jiurgite control the position. #T11#
Jiurgite tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lemieux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jiurgite tries to move to mount but Lemieux blocks the move with his legs.
Jiurgite controlling from side mount. #T12#
Lemieux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lemieux holds on to Jiurgite's head and controls the position momentarily.
Lemieux prevents Jiurgite from moving into mount.
Lemieux struggling a bit here.
Jiurgite wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
Lemieux is looking to regain half guard here but Jiurgite keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
Lemieux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jiurgite off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (19) vs (8) Lemieux
Jiurgite tries to escape but Lemieux has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Jiurgite is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lemieux keeps control of the position as Jiurgite tries to break free.
Jiurgite trying to control the position but Lemieux manages to sink in the hooks.
Jiurgite is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T14##SUB2#
Lemieux goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Jiurgite escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (21) vs (8) Lemieux
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jiurgite is looking to advance position but Lemieux won't allow it.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
Lemieux is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemieux wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite takes the fight on points by 21 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 21 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zulu swats away the attempt to clinch by Lemieux.#TD#
Lemieux manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zulu on his heels. He'll look to pass Zulu's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (0) Zulu
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zulu is keeping the position for now.
Zulu trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux preventing the sweep.
Zulu 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: Lemieux (2) vs (2) Zulu
Lemieux wants to control but Zulu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Zulu content to control rather than advance.
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Lemieux won't allow Zulu to pass to mount.
Lemieux is trying is best to control the position here.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zulu controlling the pace.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Lemieux is concentrating on defense, preventing Zulu from advancing position.
Zulu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Lemieux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zulu is working away from the top position though.
Zulu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zulu not doing much here.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Zulu is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Lemieux is trying is best to control the position here.
Zulu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zulu trying to pass the guard but Lemieux defending well. #SUB#
Lemieux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lemieux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zulu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zulu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lemieux (6) vs (2) Zulu#T5##SUB#
Lemieux goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Zulu escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (6) vs (4) Zulu
Lemieux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lemieux has his hands clasped together around Zulu's back. He's all about the action.
Zulu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lemieux wants to improve his position but Zulu is controlling well.
#T6#
Zulu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lemieux 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.
Zulu is stalling in the full guard.
Lemieux is trying to control the position but Zulu postures up.
Zulu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Lemieux working a defensive guard here.
Lemieux being controlled here, momentarily.
Lemieux wants to control the position but Zulu says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zulu in particular looking to stall.
Zulu moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (6) vs (7) Zulu#T8#
Lemieux stops Zulu from passing to mount.
Lemieux is looking to regain half guard here but Zulu keeps moving and retains side control.
Lemieux is trying to control Zulu's posture but Zulu avoids it.
Zulu controlling from side mount. #T9#
Lemieux sneaks back into half guard.
Zulu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Lemieux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zulu pulls his head out easily.
Zulu wants to free his trapped foot but Lemieux is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Zulu is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T11#
Lemieux is trying to get back to full guard.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard but Zulu has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (6) vs (10) Zulu
Lemieux prevents Zulu from improving position.
Zulu controls the position.#T12#
Lemieux is looking to regain half guard here but Zulu keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Zulu stalls from top position.
Lemieux is trying to control Zulu's posture but Zulu avoids it.
Zulu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T13#
Lemieux is looking to reverse the position.
Zulu 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 Lemieux's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Lemieux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zulu controls the position.
Zulu wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
Zulu advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lemieux (6) vs (12) Zulu#T14#
Lemieux wants to control but Zulu is having none of it.
Zulu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zulu avoids the attempt from Lemieux to control.
Lemieux stops Zulu from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu controlling the position easily from mount.
Lemieux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu wins on points by 12 to 6.
Shaka Zulu 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 313 - Halli vs Pancake
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 20 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 16 losses; Carl Moore!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lemieux rushes Moore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moore can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Lemieux tightens his grip and picks Moore up, before dumping him to the ground. Moore manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (0) Moore
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moore is keeping the position for now.
Lemieux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore looking for a sweep. Not yet Moore, not yet.
Lemieux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lemieux looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Lemieux is fighting to break Moore's control of his arms but Moore is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lemieux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Moore controls Lemieux momentarily but Lemieux frees himself.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux 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.#T2#
Lemieux is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moore is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Moore tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Moore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moore is adopting a defensive guard.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Moore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
Moore pulls Lemieux in close to his closed guard and prevents Lemieux from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lemieux is one step ahead there.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore has control of Lemieux's left arm, preventing Lemieux from doing any damage. #T4##SUB#
Lemieux drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lemieux has Moore in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (2) Moore
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore is pushing down on Lemieux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lemieux is fighting to maintain full guard but Moore has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Moore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lemieux has a hand on Moore's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Moore takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (2) vs (5) Moore
Lemieux gets back to half guard.#T5#
Moore prevents Lemieux from improving his position.
Moore trying to control from Lemieux's half guard. Lemieux has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Moore wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.
Lemieux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lemieux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lemieux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Moore controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lemieux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moore pushing down on Lemieux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lemieux tries to roll over but Moore keeps him under control.
Moore is trying to control the action in half guard but Lemieux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Moore seems to be working for a kimura but Lemieux defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Moore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lemieux sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Moore is trying to control. Lemieux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Moore performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Lemieux actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Moore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8##SUB2#
Moore seems to be working for a kimura but Lemieux defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Moore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lemieux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moore. #SUB2#
Moore is looking for a kimura here.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lemieux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Lemieux is staying active underneath Moore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lemieux is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Moore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lemieux defends it well.
Moore has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LET Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Moore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux gets back to full guard.
Lemieux trying to control the position here.
Moore works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T10##SUB2#
Moore is working for a kimura but Lemieux is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Moore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lemieux is just riding it out for now. Moore eventually gives up the hold.
Moore tries to pass to full mount but Lemieux defends it.
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working. #T11##SUB2#
Moore is working for a submission of some sort.
Lemieux is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Moore is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moore prevents Lemieux from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lemieux is defending against the submission attempts here by Moore.
Moore trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux is looking to control Moore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lemieux avoid being mounted?#T13##SUB2#
Moore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lemieux is just riding it out for now. Moore eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Moore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lemieux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moore. #SUB2#
Moore is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lemieux still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lemieux has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lemieux (6) vs (5) Moore#T14#
Lemieux working away.
Moore manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (6) vs (7) Moore#SUB2#
Moore seems to be working for a kimura but Lemieux defends the submission attempt.
Moore wants to take a breather but Lemieux is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moore wins on points by 7 to 6. |
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Event:
CWC 312 - Lee vs Huhrera
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 19 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lemieux has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
#TD2#
Brown lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (0) vs (2) Brown
Brown wants to pass to mount but Lemieux is defending the position.
Lemieux is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Lemieux is trying is best to control the position here.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Lemieux trying to control from the bottom.
Lemieux is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Lemieux 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.
Brown not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lemieux sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB2#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard but Brown has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (5) Brown
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lemieux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemieux is looking to escape.
Lemieux is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lemieux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lemieux is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Brown trying to control but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux working to try and regain half guard.
Brown avoids the attempt from Lemieux to control.#T3##SUB2#
Brown has hold of Lemieux's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lemieux manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lemieux is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Lemieux is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemieux is looking to escape. #T4#
Brown prevents Lemieux from getting the reversal.
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (0) vs (8) Brown
Lemieux is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lemieux is working hard here to advance position.
Lemieux staying busy and making it hard for Brown to control.
Lemieux can't escape the position.
Lemieux rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Lemieux wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Lemieux is defending the position.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Brown prevents Lemieux from improving his position.
Lemieux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Lemieux 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: Lemieux (2) vs (8) Brown
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown has his hands on Lemieux's head, controlling the position.
Lemieux forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura here.
#T7#
Brown keeping control of the position.
Lemieux 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.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Brown won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount.
Brown wants to improve his position but Lemieux is controlling well.
#T8#
Lemieux wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Brown keeping hold of Lemieux's head, controlling as best he can.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Lemieux has control of the leg.
Lemieux 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.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lemieux trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #T9#
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lemieux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lemieux trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Lemieux looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown keeping full guard, as Lemieux tries to pass. #T10##SUB2#
Brown is looking for a triangle here but Lemieux uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (8) Brown
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown manages to get back to half guard.
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Lemieux works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (8) vs (8) Brown#T11#
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Brown defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lemieux.
Lemieux wants to take his opponent's back but Brown doesn't allow it.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown tries to hold on but Lemieux postures up.#T12#
Lemieux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to hold on but Lemieux postures up.
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Lemieux sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lemieux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T13#
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Lemieux pushes his legs off easily.
Lemieux sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (8) vs (10) Brown
Brown wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.
Brown postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemieux being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown wins on points by 10 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Jab Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - Prelims
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 19 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Majere shoots in and drives through. Lemieux sprawls well.
And Lemieux tries to counter it with a takedown but Majere pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Majere drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Lemieux#SUB#
Majere 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.
Lemieux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lemieux is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Lemieux#SUB#
Majere working for a triangle but Lemieux defends it easily.
Lemieux is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving. #T1#
Lemieux passes Majere's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Majere moves into full guard.
Lemieux pushes down on Majere's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Majere 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.
Majere is not content to let Lemieux control the position.#SUB#
Majere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Lemieux wants to work for an arm triangle but Majere is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux prevents Majere from improving his position.
Majere gets full guard.#SUB#
Majere is looking for a triangle here but Lemieux uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (5) Lemieux
Lemieux trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Lemieux is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Majere knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Majere gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Majere is not content to let Lemieux control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lemieux in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Lemieux is trying to work for a kimura but Majere is defending well.
#T4#
Majere is not content to let Lemieux control the position.
Lemieux 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lemieux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lemieux is pushing down on Majere's leg trying to pass to half guard. Majere is fighting to maintain full guard but Lemieux has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lemieux wants to pass to mount but Majere is defending the position.
Majere tries to get to full guard but Lemieux has control of the leg.
Lemieux wants to free his trapped foot but Majere is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5##SUB#
Majere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lemieux wants to take a breather but Majere is having none of it.
Lemieux prevents Majere from improving his position.
Lemieux works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (8) Lemieux
Majere is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Majere is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Majere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lemieux tries to advance to mount but Majere denies him.
Majere can't do much from the bottom here.
Majere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lemieux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Majere sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lemieux is working for a kimura but Majere is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7#
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majere keeps working.
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lemieux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Majere knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Majere is pressing down on Lemieux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Majere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8#
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemieux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lemieux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lemieux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lemieux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Majere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Majere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T9##SUB#
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lemieux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lemieux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Majere working a defensive guard but Lemieux passes into half guard.
Majere wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy.
Lemieux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Lemieux trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it. #SUB#
Majere looking for submissions off his back.
Majere won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount.
Lemieux prevents Majere from improving his position.#T11##SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Majere is just riding it out for now. Lemieux eventually gives up the hold.
Lemieux wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy. #T12#
Lemieux is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Majere looking for submissions off his back.
Lemieux trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it.
Lemieux wants to take a breather but Majere is having none of it.
Lemieux trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it.
Majere is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Majere won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount.
Lemieux passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (11) Lemieux
Majere is not content to let Lemieux control the position.
Majere stops Lemieux from passing to mount.
Majere is trying to improve his position.
Majere regains half guard.#T14#
Lemieux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Majere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Majere looking for submissions off his back.
Majere is refusing to be controlled, as Lemieux sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Majere manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lemieux passes Majere's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemieux tries to pass to full mount but Majere defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemieux wins on points by 11 to 2.
Our winner, Don Lemieux, 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 - Prelims
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 19 losses; Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Lemieux has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Bangsit works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (0) vs (2) Bangsit
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bangsit preventing the sweep.
Bangsit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bangsit won't allow Lemieux to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lemieux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bangsit defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bangsit 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.
Bangsit trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Bangsit from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lemieux being controlled here, momentarily.
Bangsit wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Bangsit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lemieux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bangsit trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bangsit stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.#T2#
Lemieux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lemieux looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemieux, not yet.
Bangsit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lemieux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lemieux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lemieux looking to control but Bangsit passes into half guard.
Bangsit slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
Lemieux wants to control but Bangsit is keeping busy.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lemieux gets back to full guard.
Lemieux has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bangsit has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (5) Bangsit#T4##SUB2#
Bangsit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lemieux tries to improve position but can't.
Bangsit is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bangsit controlling the position.
Lemieux is not content to let Bangsit control the position. #T5#
Lemieux manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lemieux defends it well.
Lemieux wants to control but Bangsit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bangsit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lemieux is staying active underneath Bangsit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Bangsit prevents Lemieux from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lemieux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bangsit preventing the sweep.
Lemieux is trying to keep Bangsit in close.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Bangsit from controlling successfully.
Bangsit wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.#T7#
Bangsit postures up.
Lemieux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bangsit trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Bangsit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bangsit wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving. #T8#
Lemieux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bangsit 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.
Lemieux wants to improve his position but instead Bangsit has moved into half guard.
Lemieux wants to control but Bangsit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bangsit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is defending against the submission attempts here by Bangsit.
Lemieux tries to roll over but Bangsit keeps him under control.
Lemieux wants to control but Bangsit is keeping busy.
#T10#
Lemieux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a triangle but Bangsit pushes his legs off easily.
Bangsit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bangsit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Bangsit from controlling successfully.
Bangsit stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.#T11#
Bangsit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bangsit trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux is looking to sweep but instead, Bangsit has passed into half guard.
Bangsit is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemieux is looking to get back to full guard here but Bangsit has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (8) Bangsit#T12#
Lemieux tries to bench press Bangsit off him but Bangsit keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lemieux is looking to regain half guard here but Bangsit keeps moving and retains side control.
Bangsit trying to control the position but Lemieux is working away. #SUB2#
Bangsit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lemieux tries to bench press Bangsit off him but Bangsit keeps the position. #T13#
Lemieux being controlled for a moment.
Lemieux tries to bench press Bangsit off him but Bangsit keeps the position.
Bangsit happy to just control the position for now.
Lemieux is looking to regain half guard here but Bangsit keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Bangsit controls the position.
Bangsit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Lemieux trying to remain calm as Bangsit controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Bangsit tries for a kimura but Lemieux is defending well.
Lemieux regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemieux is refusing to be controlled, as Bangsit sits in half guard.
Bangsit is pressing down on Lemieux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lemieux is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bangsit wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Prelims
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 21 losses; Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lemieux leaves Andersson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Lemieux moves into range and clinches up with Andersson.#TD#
Lemieux has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Andersson uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Andersson 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.
Andersson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (3) Andersson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson tries to advance to mount but Lemieux denies him.
Lemieux is trying to improve his position.
Lemieux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Lemieux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Andersson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lemieux trying to control from the bottom.
Andersson wants to pass to mount but Lemieux is defending the position.
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Andersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andersson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (6) Andersson
Lemieux wants to control but Andersson is having none of it.#T2#
Andersson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (0) vs (9) Andersson#SUB2#
Andersson looking to break Lemieux's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lemieux remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Andersson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson is trying to stick to Lemieux's back but Lemieux is turning into Andersson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Andersson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lemieux. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (9) Andersson#SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lemieux defends well.
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andersson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lemieux haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lemieux stays in close to Andersson's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Andersson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lemieux should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Andersson has tightened it up now! Lemieux should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frank Andersson!
Frank Andersson 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 305 - Prelims
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 28 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lemieux pinned against the cage. Lemieux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lemieux tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Hell with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Hell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux wants to control but Hell passes easily into half guard.
Lemieux tries to roll over but Hell keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hell seems to be looking for submissions.
Lemieux wants to improve his position but Hell is controlling well.
#T1##SUB#
Hell seems to be working for a kimura but Lemieux defends the submission attempt.
Lemieux is looking to get back to full guard here but Hell has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (5) vs (0) Lemieux
Hell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lemieux tries to improve position but can't.
Lemieux looking for a sweep but Hell has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hell (7) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux tries to hold on but Hell pushes him away.
Lemieux regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hell is taking a breather. Lemieux 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#
Hell is trying to work for a kimura but Lemieux is defending well.
Lemieux is trying to get back to full guard.
Lemieux wants to control but Hell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Hell 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.
Lemieux is staying active underneath Hell, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Hell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (10) vs (0) Lemieux
Hell pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lemieux has given up his back. Will we see Hell going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Hell (13) vs (0) Lemieux#SUB#
Lemieux is having to fend off submission attempts from Hell, who is looking to sink in the choke. Hell doesn't have the hooks in though and Lemieux manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (13) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Lemieux sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Lemieux 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.#SUB#
Hell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemieux trying to control but Hell is working from the bottom.
Lemieux works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Lemieux controlling the action here.
Hell trying to control here.
Hell is refusing to be controlled, as Lemieux sits in half guard.
Hell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving.
Hell wants to hit a sweep here but Lemieux passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hell there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (13) vs (5) Lemieux#T6#
Lemieux content just to control the position here.
Hell gets back to half guard.
Hell is controlling Lemieux's trapped leg to prevent Lemieux from advancing to side control.
Hell trying to hold on to Lemieux's head to control him but Lemieux postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lemieux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hell wants to control the action here but instead Lemieux manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (13) vs (8) Lemieux#T7#
Hell tries to lock up and control but Lemieux gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lemieux trying to control the action but Hell is working from the bottom.
Lemieux passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (13) vs (11) Lemieux
Hell tries to hold on but Lemieux postures up.
Hell is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lemieux controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Lemieux's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hell is squirming around, avoiding Lemieux's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Lemieux looking for a guillotine from mount but Hell is having none of it.
Lemieux controlling the position easily from mount.
Hell tries to control Lemieux's body but Lemieux pushes him off. Hell squirms to his side and now Lemieux has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hell (13) vs (14) Lemieux#T9#
Hell just trying to survive but Lemieux is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hell is really stuck here.
Hell breaks Lemieux's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (15) vs (14) Lemieux
Lemieux keeping full guard, as Hell tries to pass.
Hell stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.#SUB#
Hell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lemieux looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lemieux looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lemieux! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hell (15) vs (18) Lemieux
Hell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hell regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hell 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: Hell (17) vs (18) Lemieux
Lemieux trying to control but Hell postures up.
#SUB#
Hell is looking for a kimura here.
Lemieux gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Hell passes Lemieux's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lemieux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lemieux looking to control.
Hell is pushing down on Lemieux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lemieux is fighting to maintain full guard but Hell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hell is looking for a kimura here.
Lemieux won't allow Hell to pass to mount. #T12#
Hell is trying to control the action in half guard but Lemieux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hell moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (20) vs (18) Lemieux
Lemieux is being controlled here.
Hell trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lemieux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hell is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Lemieux tries to bench press Hell off him but Hell keeps the position.
Lemieux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Hell is trying to get an arm triangle but Lemieux is defending well.
Lemieux is looking to regain half guard here but Hell keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Hell is trying to get an arm triangle but Lemieux is defending well.
Lemieux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Lemieux is not content to let Hell control the position.
Hell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lemieux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lemieux manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (20) vs (20) Lemieux
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemieux prevents Hell from improving his position.
Lemieux is trying to control the action in half guard but Hell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hell gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Hell takes the fight on points by 21 to 20.
Ryan Hell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 304 - Fiso vs Morrison Jr
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jiurgite fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lemieux keeps the fight on the outside.
Jiurgite shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lemieux pinned against the cage. Lemieux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jiurgite tries to clinch up.
Lemieux's coach down at Clark's Champion's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lemieux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jiurgite tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lemieux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jiurgite somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ze Jiurgite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lemieux looking to score a takedown here. Jiurgite is defending well but Lemieux drives through and ends up in Jiurgite's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (2) Lemieux#T1#
Jiurgite has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jiurgite has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jiurgite can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lemieux controls the pace.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Jiurgite is keeping the position.
Jiurgite trying to keep a closed guard but Lemieux is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jiurgite trying to keep a closed guard but Lemieux is proving a slippery customer.
Lemieux won't allow Jiurgite to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite 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.
Jiurgite can't keep his opponent in guard - Lemieux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Jiurgite won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount.
Lemieux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Lemieux is working for a kimura but Jiurgite is defending it quite comfortably.
Lemieux wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping him busy.
Jiurgite makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jiurgite.#T4#
Lemieux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Jiurgite keeping full guard, as Lemieux tries to pass. #SUB#
Lemieux content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jiurgite has locked up a guillotine! Jiurgite's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lemieux is holding on here and Jiurgite must be using up a lot of energy. Lemieux has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jiurgite gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ze Jiurgite! |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Ottke vs Jones
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lemieux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kakuto to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Lemieux
Kakuto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
Kakuto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux moves into full guard.
Lemieux 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1##SUB2#
Kakuto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lemieux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kakuto has managed to get both his arms back between Lemieux's legs - danger averted.
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakuto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Lemieux isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kakuto stacks Lemieux 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 Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (8) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kakuto off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (8) vs (4) Lemieux#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lemieux is hanging on to Kakuto's back as he tries to escape.
Lemieux is trying to stick to Kakuto's back but Kakuto is turning into Lemieux. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lemieux's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kakuto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (10) vs (4) Lemieux
Lemieux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kakuto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (13) vs (4) Lemieux
Lemieux tries to bench press Kakuto off him but Kakuto keeps the position.
Lemieux sneaks back into half guard.
Kakuto trying to control from half guard but Lemieux is working away. #SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lemieux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kakuto is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Lemieux is trying to get back to full guard.
Kakuto wants to take a breather but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kakuto has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (16) vs (4) Lemieux#SUB#
Kakuto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lemieux has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lemieux! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (16) vs (6) Lemieux#T4##SUB#
Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Lemieux controlling him for the moment.
Lemieux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kakuto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lemieux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lemieux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lemieux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lemieux won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here. #T5#
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard.
Kakuto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lemieux puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kakuto gets back to full guard.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Lemieux sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Kakuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lemieux defends it easily.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuto is keeping the position for now. #T6##SUB#
Kakuto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lemieux has passed into half guard!
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (18) vs (6) Lemieux
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.
Lemieux controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself.
Kakuto stays in close to Lemieux's body and controls the position. #T7#
Lemieux wants to hit a sweep here but Kakuto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lemieux there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (21) vs (6) Lemieux
Lemieux is looking to get to half guard.
Lemieux keeps trying to improve his position.
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Lemieux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lemieux wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
Lemieux is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Kakuto is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kakuto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto 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 302 - Simone vs Ottke
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Ziyaeddin with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Lemieux has managed to clinch.
Ziyaeddin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lemieux looking for a takedown.
Ziyaeddin tries for a takedown but Lemieux manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Ziyaeddin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Lemieux pulls Ziyaeddin into guard.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Ziyaeddin postures up.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.
Lemieux wants to sweep but no luck.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemieux, not yet.
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ziyaeddin controls the pace.
Ziyaeddin stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.#T2##SUB2#
Lemieux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ziyaeddin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lemieux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ziyaeddin defends it easily.
Ziyaeddin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (3) vs (0) Lemieux#SUB#
Ziyaeddin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lemieux, who protects the arm well.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
Ziyaeddin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lemieux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lemieux tries to bench press Ziyaeddin off him but Ziyaeddin keeps the position.
Lemieux is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lemieux! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (6) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Lemieux has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ziyaeddin (9) vs (0) Lemieux#SUB#
Ziyaeddin has got one arm under Lemieux's chin. This could be trouble... Lemieux trying to control the other hand but Ziyaeddin gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Lemieux has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Amir Ziyaeddin!
Amir Ziyaeddin 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 300 - Merlin vs Cubbedge
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Andersson closes the distance and clinches up with Lemieux, looking for a takedown. Andersson pushes Lemieux against the cage but Lemieux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lemieux stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Andersson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson shoots in and drives through. Lemieux sprawls well.
Andersson darts in looking for a takedown but Lemieux gets double underhooks and turns Andersson into the cage.
Lemieux tries to score a body lock takedown but Andersson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Andersson jumps guard.
Andersson pulls Lemieux in close to prevent any damage.
Lemieux 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux looking to pass the guard.
Andersson is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up. #T1#
Lemieux content to stall in guard here.
Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andersson keeping full guard, as Lemieux tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving. #T2#
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemieux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
Lemieux trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Lemieux being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Andersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lemieux defends it easily.#SUB#
Andersson looking for a guillotine here but Lemieux defends easily.
#T3#
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Andersson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4##SUB#
Andersson looking for subs off his back but Lemieux has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lemieux tries to pass to full mount but Andersson defends it. #SUB2#
Lemieux is working for a kimura but Andersson is defending it quite comfortably.
Lemieux stalling away here and it's allowed Andersson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T5#
Lemieux content to stall in guard here.
Lemieux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (0) vs (3) Lemieux
Andersson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions off his back.
Lemieux stalling. #T6#
Andersson wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andersson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at kill or be killed , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lemieux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Andersson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lemieux wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
Lemieux controlling the action here.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Andersson moves into full guard.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Lemieux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lemieux passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (0) vs (6) Lemieux#SUB2#
Lemieux goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Andersson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lemieux but great work by Andersson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (4) vs (6) Lemieux#T8#
Lemieux is letting Andersson control him for a moment.
Lemieux tries to bench press Andersson off him but Andersson keeps the position.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemieux gets back to half guard.#T9##SUB#
Andersson is looking for a kimura but Lemieux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andersson to get the leverage.
Well, if Andersson 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.
Lemieux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lemieux.#SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a triangle here but Andersson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (7) vs (6) Lemieux
Andersson trying to control the position but Lemieux is working away.
Lemieux is trying to control Andersson's posture but Andersson avoids it. #T10#
Lemieux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Lemieux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andersson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (7) vs (10) Lemieux
I really don't envy Andersson right now.
Andersson just trying to survive but Lemieux is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Andersson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lemieux working for a choke but Andersson is defending well.
Andersson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lemieux's guard. Nice work there by Andersson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (9) vs (10) Lemieux
Lemieux is pulling down on Andersson's head to control his posture.
Lemieux keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass. #T12#
Lemieux wants to control but Andersson passes easily into half guard.
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Andersson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Andersson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lemieux still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lemieux has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (9) vs (14) Lemieux
Lemieux advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (9) vs (16) Lemieux#T13#
Andersson can't escape the position.
Lemieux trying to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Lemieux wants to take his opponent's back but Andersson doesn't allow it.
Andersson is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Lemieux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andersson is looking to escape.
Andersson 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: Andersson (11) vs (16) Lemieux
Lemieux keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Andersson controlling him for the moment.
Lemieux is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemieux wins on points by 16 to 11.
An out of breath Don Lemieux 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 299 - Steel vs Merlin
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lemieux is fending him off so far but Hell persists. Nope, Lemieux circles away and we're back to standing.
Lemieux tries to clinch but Hell moves out of range. #CL2#
Lemieux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hell goes for a takedown attempt but Lemieux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Lemieux has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Lemieux jumps guard.
Lemieux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hell preventing the sweep. #T1#
Lemieux is pulling down on Hell's head to control his posture.
Lemieux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (0) vs (2) Lemieux
Hell wants to sweep but no luck.
Lemieux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (2) Lemieux#SUB2#
Lemieux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hell is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Lemieux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hell is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hell content to stall in guard here.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Hell controlling him for the moment.
Hell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully. #T3#
Lemieux has his hands on Hell's head, controlling the position.
Lemieux trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Lemieux looking for subs off his back but Hell has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hell prevents Lemieux from improving his position.
Lemieux 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.
Hell wants to take a breather but Lemieux is having none of it. #T4#
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Hell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lemieux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Hell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hell is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemieux is trying to get back to full guard.
Lemieux is still trying to improve position.#T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lemieux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully.
Hell preventing the sweep.
Hell wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.
Hell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lemieux looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemieux, not yet.
Lemieux keeping full guard, as Hell tries to pass.
Lemieux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Hell wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Lemieux keeping full guard, as Hell tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hell 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.
Lemieux tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Lemieux has an active guard here but Hell has managed to pass into half guard.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard but Hell has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (5) vs (2) Lemieux#T7#
Lemieux tries to reverse the position but Hell maintains control.
Lemieux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lemieux is trying to reverse the position but instead Hell has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hell (8) vs (2) Lemieux
What can Lemieux do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Lemieux defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (8) vs (4) Lemieux
Hell being controlled here, momentarily.
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hell's guard.
Lemieux wants to control but Hell is keeping him busy. #T9#
Hell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lemieux manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (10) vs (4) Lemieux
Hell passes Lemieux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hell is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemieux tries to roll over but Hell keeps him under control.
Hell is taking a breather. Lemieux 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.#T10#
Hell wants to take a breather but Lemieux is having none of it.
Hell is pressing down on Lemieux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lemieux is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Hell is looking for a kimura here.
Hell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lemieux! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (13) vs (4) Lemieux
Lemieux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T11##SUB2#
Lemieux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hell pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Hell 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.
Lemieux tries to roll over but Hell keeps him under control.
Well, if Hell 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.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Hell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Hell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lemieux for as long as he can get away with.
Lemieux wants to improve his position but Hell is controlling well.
Hell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (16) vs (4) Lemieux
Lemieux is desperately trying to improve his position but Hell has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Lemieux gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hell wants to work for an arm triangle but Lemieux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hell is working for a kimura but Lemieux is defending it quite comfortably.
Lemieux wants to control but Hell is keeping busy.
#T14#
Lemieux is trying is best to control the position here.
Hell sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Hell 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hell in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hell takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Ryan Hell tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Jackson vs Jones
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 15 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Petersen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Lemieux counters with a shoot takedown. Petersen fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (0) Petersen
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Petersen 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.
Petersen controlling the position.
Lemieux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lemieux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lemieux looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Petersen trying to control the position here.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Lemieux being controlled here momentarily.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lemieux is retaining full guard.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Lemieux wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen stays in close to Lemieux's body and controls the position.
Lemieux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petersen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (4) vs (2) Petersen
Lemieux passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (7) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lemieux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Petersen manages to get back to half guard.
Lemieux tries to pass to full mount but Petersen defends it.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3##SUB#
Lemieux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Petersen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lemieux seems to be working for a kimura but Petersen defends the submission attempt.
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Petersen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Lemieux preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Petersen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lemieux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lemieux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petersen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Lemieux is really struggling to control Petersen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lemieux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Petersen working for a triangle but Lemieux defends it easily.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Lemieux is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Lemieux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Lemieux advances to half guard.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lemieux is working away from the top position though.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen is trying to keep Lemieux in close.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lemieux manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (7) vs (4) Petersen#T7#
Lemieux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (7) vs (7) Petersen
Lemieux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lemieux wants to control but Petersen postures up.#T8#
Petersen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lemieux tries to bench press Petersen off him but Petersen keeps the position.
Lemieux prevents Petersen from moving into mount.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Petersen moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lemieux (7) vs (9) Petersen
Lemieux is trying to escape the mount but Petersen keeps good control and instead manages to take Lemieux's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (7) vs (12) Petersen
Will Petersen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Petersen working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lemieux is doing well to defend. Petersen seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lemieux is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Conald Petersen!
Our winner, Conald Petersen, 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 - Lemieux vs Kakuto
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kakuto misses with a takedown attempt - Lemieux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Lemieux. No joy for Kakuto on that attempt.
Lemieux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kakuto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Kakuto feints and as Lemieux raises his hands in defense, Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (0) vs (2) Kakuto
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lemieux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kakuto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kakuto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lemieux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kakuto has managed to get both his arms back between Lemieux's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuto slips nicely into half guard.
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Kakuto is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lemieux manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kakuto 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.
Lemieux 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.#SUB2#
Kakuto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lemieux manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kakuto has Lemieux in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (2) Kakuto
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Lemieux looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakuto being controlled here, momentarily.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Lemieux controlling him for the moment.
Lemieux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kakuto's guard.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Lemieux keeps him under control.
Lemieux passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kakuto 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.#T4#
Lemieux moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (8) vs (2) Kakuto#SUB#
Lemieux working for a choke but Kakuto is defending well. #SUB#
Lemieux is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kakuto has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Kakuto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lemieux.
Kakuto breaks Lemieux's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (8) vs (4) Kakuto
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lemieux holds on and takes a little breather.
Lemieux looking to control.
#T5##SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a triangle here but Kakuto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (8) vs (7) Kakuto#SUB2#
Kakuto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lemieux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lemieux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lemieux wants to control but Kakuto postures up.#T6#
Lemieux tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kakuto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lemieux (8) vs (9) Kakuto
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lemieux slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Lemieux actively working from the bottom here.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Kakuto slows the pace down in half guard.
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kakuto moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lemieux. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (8) vs (12) Kakuto
Kakuto moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lemieux (8) vs (14) Kakuto
Lemieux is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lemieux is trying to escape the mount.
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
Lemieux is trying to control but Kakuto passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (8) vs (17) Kakuto
Lemieux is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep.
Kakuto controlling the position.
Lemieux struggling a bit here.
Lemieux is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Lemieux manages to get back to half guard.
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working. #SUB#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back.
Kakuto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lemieux trying to control here.
#T11##SUB#
Lemieux actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lemieux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lemieux.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lemieux throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kakuto uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (8) vs (20) Kakuto#T12#
Lemieux is looking to reverse the position.
Lemieux gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kakuto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lemieux sees it coming and defends easily.
Lemieux tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kakuto has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (8) vs (23) Kakuto
Lemieux is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Kakuto controlling the position easily from mount.
Kakuto prevents Lemieux from getting the reversal.#T14##SUB2#
Lemieux tries to improve his position but Kakuto has taken his back! Kakuto has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Lemieux tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kakuto pushes Lemieux away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure he mentioned Knock Out Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Camara vs Silva Jr 2
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 17 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lemieux 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: Average (0) vs (2) Lemieux
Average keeping hold of Lemieux's head, controlling as best he can.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but Average defending well. #SUB#
Average is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lemieux in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Average tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lemieux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Lemieux!
Don Lemieux is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Don Lemieux 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 295 - Vicini vs Lemieux
Date: Feb 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 33 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Vicini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Lemieux
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Lemieux defends it.
Lemieux trying to control here.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Lemieux defending well.
Lemieux 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.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Lemieux gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.
Lemieux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (2) Lemieux
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vicini is trying to control the position here. Lemieux has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Vicini tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Lemieux jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Don Lemieux!
After winning the bout, Don Lemieux 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 294 - Pavlov vs Jackson
Date: Feb 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 24 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Lemieux counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Lemieux 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.
Dalton pulls Lemieux in to control the position.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lemieux sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (0) vs (5) Lemieux
You can see the frustration on Dalton's face as Lemieux controls the position. #T1#
Dalton is trying to control Lemieux's posture but Lemieux avoids it.
Dalton is looking for a sweep.
Lemieux wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Dalton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dalton is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lemieux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lemieux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lemieux trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working. #T2#
Dalton struggling a bit here.
Dalton's coaches at Xeroxing Fifty Snails have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Lemieux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lemieux passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dalton! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dalton (0) vs (7) Lemieux
Lemieux is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding Lemieux's attempts to control the action.
Dalton is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Dalton is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Lemieux manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dalton to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (0) vs (10) Lemieux#SUB2#
Lemieux looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Lemieux tightening his grip on Dalton, looking for the choke.
Lemieux is not going to allow Dalton to sit and survive in this position.
Dalton is trying to break free.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton trying to control the action but Lemieux just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Dalton can't escape the position.
Dalton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lemieux.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dalton knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dalton for a finish.
Dalton is keeping busy.
Lemieux controlling well, preventing Dalton from escaping the position.
Lemieux just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Will Lemieux go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lemieux is trying to stick to Dalton's back but Dalton is turning into Lemieux. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lemieux's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dalton. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (10) Lemieux
Lemieux looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemieux, not yet.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lemieux has his foot on Dalton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dalton works his way back into a safe position though.#T5#
Dalton trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Dalton is really struggling to control Lemieux but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Dalton controlling him for the moment.
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lemieux for as long as he can get away with.
Dalton postures up.
Dalton 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.
Lemieux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Dalton 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.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Dalton stays in close to Lemieux's body and controls the position.
Dalton advances to half guard.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Lemieux won't allow it.
Lemieux wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Lemieux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dalton controlling the pace. #T7#
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Lemieux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dalton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (10) Lemieux
Dalton taking a breather here.
Dalton'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.
Lemieux regains half guard.
Lemieux gets full guard.
Lemieux working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Dalton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lemieux won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lemieux tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lemieux is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Lemieux won't allow it. #T9#
Lemieux is staying active underneath Dalton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lemieux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dalton passes Lemieux's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dalton is keen to just control but Lemieux is a slippery customer.
Dalton uses his free foot to push down on Lemieux's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lemieux. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (8) vs (10) Lemieux
Lemieux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Dalton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemieux is looking to escape.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Lemieux wants to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Lemieux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dalton controlling from mount.
Dalton fails to advance to Lemieux's back.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Lemieux regains half guard.#T11#
Lemieux trying to hold on to Dalton's head to control him but Dalton postures up.
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Lemieux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lemieux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dalton won't allow Lemieux to sweep him here.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.
Lemieux 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.#T12#
Lemieux keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dalton stays in close to Lemieux's body and controls the position.
Lemieux wants to sweep but no luck.
Lemieux being controlled here, momentarily.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.
Dalton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lemieux trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
Lemieux looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemieux, not yet. #T13#
Lemieux 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: Dalton (8) vs (12) Lemieux#SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura here.
Dalton manages to get to full guard.
Dalton controlling Lemieux's posture.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Lemieux controlling him for the moment.
Dalton controlling Lemieux's posture. #T14#
Dalton continues to hold on tight.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dalton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up.
Dalton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (10) vs (12) Lemieux
Lemieux pulls Dalton in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemieux wins on points by 12 to 10.
Don Lemieux thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Amsterdam
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 32 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vicini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lemieux avoids it really well and circles away.
Lemieux stuffs the takedown attempt from Vicini. Vicini gets slowly back to his feet.
Lemieux attempts a counter takedown but Vicini avoids it well and moves away.
Lemieux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Don Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dido Vicini.
Vicini looks for a takedown but Lemieux sprawls well.#CL#
Lemieux pushes Vicini up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux is pressed up against the cage. Vicini has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lemieux down to the mat. Lemieux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lemieux has been working on his balance at Clark's Champion's, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vicini.#TD#
Lemieux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vicini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (0) Vicini
Lemieux is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Vicini is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Vicini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemieux content to stall in guard here.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet. #T2#
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini 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.#SUB2#
Lemieux lying in Vicini's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Vicini decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lemieux taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dido Vicini!
After winning the bout, Dido Vicini 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 291 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Andy Bangsit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bangsit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lemieux.
Bangsit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lemieux sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Lemieux rushes Bangsit and presses him up against the cage.
Lemieux prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bangsit works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bangsit (2) vs (0) Lemieux
Bangsit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bangsit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemieux is keeping the position for now.
Lemieux working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Bangsit stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.
Lemieux keeping full guard, as Bangsit tries to pass.
Bangsit trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Bangsit is stalling in the full guard.
Lemieux 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: Bangsit (2) vs (2) Lemieux
Bangsit wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy.
#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bangsit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bangsit is trying to maintain the position but Lemieux is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lemieux seems to be working for a kimura but Bangsit defends the submission attempt.
Bangsit controlling the position well.
Lemieux wants to take a breather but Bangsit is having none of it. #T3#
Bangsit is trying to maintain the position but Lemieux is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bangsit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bangsit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Bangsit'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.#SUB#
Lemieux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bangsit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lemieux has managed to get both his arms back between Bangsit's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bangsit 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bangsit is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up. #SUB#
Bangsit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lemieux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bangsit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bangsit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lemieux controls the pace.
Lemieux trying to control but Bangsit is working from the bottom.
Bangsit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Lemieux stands and throws Bangsit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (2) vs (5) Lemieux
Bangsit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is defending well.
Bangsit is not content to let Lemieux control the position.#SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bangsit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lemieux.
Bangsit trying to hold on to Lemieux's head to control him but Lemieux postures up.
#T6#
Lemieux stalling away here and it's allowed Bangsit to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bangsit managing to control the position.
Lemieux postures up.
#SUB#
Bangsit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lemieux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bangsit pulls Lemieux in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Bangsit continues to stall.
Lemieux controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Bangsit keeps moving. #SUB#
Bangsit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemieux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bangsit pulls Lemieux in to control the position. #T9#
Bangsit being controlled here, momentarily.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is keeping the position.
Lemieux works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bangsit actively working from the bottom here.
Bangsit won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount. #T10##SUB2#
Lemieux wants to work for an arm triangle but Bangsit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bangsit keeping hold of Lemieux's head, controlling as best he can.
Bangsit is trying to control but can't.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Bangsit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemieux frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (2) vs (8) Lemieux
Lemieux trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11##SUB2#
Lemieux is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bangsit has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bangsit looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Bangsit tries to lock up and control but Lemieux gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bangsit regains half guard.#T12#
Bangsit is not content to let Lemieux control the position.
Lemieux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bangsit trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Lemieux seems to be working for a kimura but Bangsit defends the submission attempt.
Bangsit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lemieux slows the pace down in half guard. #T13##SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.
Bangsit is refusing to be controlled, as Lemieux sits in half guard.
Bangsit won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount. #SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lemieux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bangsit sees it coming and defends easily.#T14#
Bangsit tries to get to full guard but Lemieux has control of the leg.
Bangsit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lemieux is working away from the top position though.
Lemieux wants to control but Bangsit is keeping him busy.
Bangsit is looking for a sweep. Lemieux 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!
Bangsit is staying active underneath Lemieux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bangsit is looking to control Lemieux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bangsit avoid being mounted?
Lemieux is taking a breather. Bangsit 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemieux wins on points by 8 to 2.
After winning the bout, Don Lemieux 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 289.5
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Young Lad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Lad moves into range and clinches up with Lemieux.
Lad wants a takedown.
Lemieux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lad prevents it.
Lad tries for a takedown but Lemieux manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Lemieux turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lemieux manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lad (0) vs (4) Lemieux
Lad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Lad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemieux working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lad keeps working.
Lad regains half guard.#T1#
Lemieux is keen to just control but Lad is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lad is trying to get back to full guard.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Lad is defending well. #SUB2#
Lemieux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lad 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.#SUB2#
Lemieux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lemieux is trying to control. Lad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Lad tries to get to full guard but Lemieux has control of the leg.
Lemieux wants to control but Lad is keeping him busy.
Lemieux is looking to advance position but Lad won't allow it.
Lemieux is stalling here. Lad is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lemieux seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lad has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lad (4) vs (4) Lemieux
Lemieux being controlled for a moment.
Lemieux tries to buck Lad off but Lad is having none of it.#T3#
Lad wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Lemieux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lemieux regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux wants to control but Lad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lad content to control rather than advance.
Lemieux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lad is working away from the top position though.
Lemieux is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Lemieux trying to control but Lad postures up.
Lemieux tries to roll over but Lad keeps him under control.
Lad controlling the pace.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Lad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lad's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lad (4) vs (8) Lemieux#SUB2#
Lad fending off the submission attempt from Lemieux.
Lad wants to escape the position.
#T5#
A lull in the action here.
Lad trying to control but not successfully.
Lad tries to escape the position.
Lemieux trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lad doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Lemieux is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Lad taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Lemieux.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Lemieux!
Don Lemieux thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 288 - Helsinki
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Guillo Perez !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Perez shoots in and bounces Lemieux off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (0) vs (2) Perez
Lemieux looking to control.
Perez pushes down on Lemieux's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lemieux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez being controlled here momentarily.
Lemieux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemieux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux trying to control the position.
#T1#
Perez trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Perez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lemieux 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lemieux is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (2) Perez #SUB2#
Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Perez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lemieux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lemieux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
Perez wants to sweep but no luck.
Lemieux passes Perez 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working.
Perez is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lemieux passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (2) Perez
Lemieux looking to control but Perez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Lemieux sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Perez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Perez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Perez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lemieux controlling from mount.
We've been informed that Perez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Perez is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Lemieux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lemieux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Perez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Perez tries to hold on but Lemieux pushes him away. #SUB#
Lemieux looking for a guillotine from mount but Perez is having none of it.
Perez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lemieux fails to advance to Perez 's back.
Lemieux wants to control the pace but Perez is squirming around nicely.
Lemieux avoids the attempt from Perez to control.#T5#
Lemieux looking to control but Perez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Perez 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.
Perez wants to get back to full guard.
Lemieux is thwarting Perez 's attempts to control the position.
Perez moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
Lemieux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Perez 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.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemieux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Perez 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.
Perez can't keep his opponent in guard - Lemieux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Perez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Perez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.
Lemieux is keen to just control but Perez is a slippery customer.
Lemieux prevents Perez from improving his position.#T7#
Lemieux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux is thwarting Perez 's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Perez actively working from the bottom here.
Perez tries to roll over but Lemieux keeps him under control.
Lemieux tries to pass to full mount but Perez defends it.
Perez regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Perez working for a triangle but Lemieux defends it easily.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perez is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Perez working for a triangle but Lemieux defends it easily.
Lemieux is pushing down on Perez 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Perez is fighting to maintain full guard but Lemieux has managed to sneak the leg through.
Perez wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy.
Perez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lemieux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lemieux's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lemieux (5) vs (6) Perez #T9#
Lemieux tries to break free.
Lemieux trying to control the hands but Perez won't let him. #SUB2#
Perez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Lemieux right now.
Lemieux is working hard here to advance position.
Lemieux tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lemieux tries to hold on but Perez pushes him away. #T10##SUB2#
Perez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lemieux manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lemieux is looking to regain half guard here but Perez keeps moving and retains side control.
Perez trying to control the position but Lemieux is working away.
Lemieux struggling a bit here.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Perez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lemieux (5) vs (8) Perez
Lemieux is squirming around, avoiding Perez 's attempts to control the action.
Lemieux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Perez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lemieux wants to hold on but Perez pushes him away.
Lemieux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lemieux 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: Lemieux (7) vs (8) Perez #T12#
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Perez working for a triangle but Lemieux defends it easily.
Perez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lemieux controls the pace.#SUB2#
Perez has his foot on Lemieux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lemieux works his way back into a safe position though.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Perez is retaining full guard.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Perez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemieux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perez wants to sweep but no luck. #T13##SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Perez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lemieux 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 Perez . Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (10) vs (8) Perez
Perez looks winded!
Perez is trying to get back to half guard.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Perez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lemieux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Perez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lemieux (12) vs (8) Perez #T14#
Lemieux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Perez wants to control but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux trying to control but Perez is having none of it.
Perez regains half guard.
Lemieux is trying to control the action in half guard but Perez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Perez actively working from the bottom here.
Perez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Perez .#SUB2#
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemieux takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
A very excited looking Don Lemieux 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 284 LV
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Carl Moore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Moore moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Lemieux successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Moore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lemieux 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore 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. #SUB2#
Lemieux has his foot on Moore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moore works his way back into a safe position though.
Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Moore controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore is looking to pass into half guard but Lemieux pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lemieux is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moore (0) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux looking to sit in guard and control but Moore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moore (2) vs (2) Lemieux#T1##SUB2#
Moore is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lemieux has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Moore is looking to defend but Lemieux has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Moore! Lemieux pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Moore taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Don Lemieux!
A victorious Don Lemieux 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 279.5 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Vaai Finau!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Finau moves into range and clinches up with Lemieux.#TD2#
Finau gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (0) vs (2) Finau
Lemieux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lemieux moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Finau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finau trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Finau controlling him for the moment.
Finau 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.#SUB#
Finau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finau pushes down on Lemieux's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lemieux moves into full guard.
#T1#
Lemieux working a defensive guard here.
Finau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Finau controlling him for the moment.
Finau 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.
Finau preventing the sweep.
Finau controlling from the top position.
Finau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemieux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finau wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving. #T2#
Lemieux is trying to hold Finau in close to prevent damage but Finau has managed to pass into half guard.
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Finau is very close to passing his half guard.
Lemieux is staying active underneath Finau, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Finau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lemieux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Finau is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Finau is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lemieux manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3##SUB#
Lemieux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Finau from controlling successfully.
Finau is stalling in the full guard.
Finau looking to pass the guard.
Finau trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux is trying to control the position but Finau postures up.
Finau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemieux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux is pulling down on Finau's head. It's preventing any offense from Finau, at least for the moment.#T4#
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Finau from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lemieux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemieux keeping full guard, as Finau tries to pass.
Finau keeps trying to improve his position.
Lemieux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (2) Finau
Finau trying to keep a closed guard but Lemieux is proving a slippery customer.
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finau swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Lemieux controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lemieux is fighting to break Finau's control of his arms but Finau is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lemieux looking to pass the guard.
Finau keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Finau is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T6#
Finau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lemieux trying to control but Finau is working from the bottom.
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Finau.
Lemieux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (2) Finau
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finau is looking for a sweep.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Finau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Finau tries to buck Lemieux off but Lemieux is having none of it.
Finau stops Lemieux from passing to mount.
Finau has one of Lemieux's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Lemieux happy to just control the position for now.
Lemieux trying to control the position but Finau is working away. #T8#
Finau is trying to control Lemieux's posture but Lemieux avoids it.
Lemieux content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lemieux trying to control the action but Finau is working from the bottom.
Finau regains half guard.#T9#
Finau trying to control from the bottom.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Finau is defending well.
Finau is trying to control but can't.
Finau is refusing to be controlled, as Lemieux sits in half guard. #T10#
Finau is concentrating on defense, preventing Lemieux from advancing position.
Lemieux trying to mount his opponent but Finau defends it.
Finau is trying to maintain the position but Lemieux is very close to passing his half guard.
Finau is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lemieux is staying active.
Finau is controlling Lemieux's trapped leg to prevent Lemieux from advancing to side control.
Lemieux is keen to just control but Finau is a slippery customer.#T11#
Finau is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Finau tries to get to full guard but Lemieux has control of the leg.
Lemieux keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Lemieux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finau has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lemieux wants to free his trapped foot but Finau is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Finau is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
Lemieux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lemieux is working hard here to advance position.
Finau is doing well to control the position and prevent Lemieux from advancing to side control.#T13#
Finau is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finau is controlling Lemieux's trapped leg to prevent Lemieux from advancing to side control.
Finau is not content to let Lemieux control the position.
Finau manages to get to full guard.
Lemieux is stalling in the full guard.
Finau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Finau.
Finau has his hands on Lemieux's head, controlling the position.
Finau keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Finau is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lemieux is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemieux takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Don Lemieux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 274
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lemieux looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lemieux (0) vs (4) Kakuto
Kakuto trying to control the position but Lemieux is working away.
Lemieux has one of Kakuto's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto has control of an arm but Lemieux manages to advance to Kakuto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lemieux (4) vs (4) Kakuto
Lemieux struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Kakuto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kakuto is desperately trying to improve his position but Lemieux has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kakuto is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Lemieux jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kakuto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Kakuto tries to improve position but can't.
Kakuto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (4) vs (6) Kakuto#SUB#
Lemieux actively working from the bottom here.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Kakuto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lemieux is trying to get back to full guard.
Kakuto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lemieux! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (4) vs (9) Kakuto#T2#
Lemieux is looking to improve his position but Kakuto isn't that keen on the idea.
Lemieux is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemieux is looking to escape.
Lemieux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lemieux tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lemieux is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Kakuto jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lemieux manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lemieux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kakuto off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lemieux (8) vs (9) Kakuto
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kakuto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Kakuto regains half guard.#SUB#
Lemieux is trying to work for a kimura but Kakuto is defending well.
Lemieux looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lemieux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lemieux's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lemieux (8) vs (13) Kakuto
Lemieux is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lemieux just trying to survive but Kakuto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T5#
Lemieux turns into Kakuto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (10) vs (13) Kakuto
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is keeping the position.
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lemieux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.
Kakuto is still trying to improve position.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lemieux is one step ahead there.
Lemieux sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Lemieux 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.
Kakuto keeping full guard, as Lemieux tries to pass.
Lemieux preventing the sweep.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is keeping the position.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet. #T7#
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Lemieux slips nicely into half guard.
Kakuto moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (10) vs (15) Kakuto
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.#T8##SUB#
Lemieux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kakuto won't allow Lemieux to sweep him here.
Lemieux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kakuto being controlled here momentarily.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.#T9##SUB#
Lemieux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lemieux has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kakuto 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 Lemieux. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (10) vs (18) Kakuto
Lemieux tries to buck Kakuto off but Kakuto is having none of it.
Kakuto has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lemieux (10) vs (20) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to control but Lemieux wriggling away. #T10#
Lemieux wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lemieux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lemieux gets back to half guard.
Lemieux is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Lemieux tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lemieux trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
#T12#
Lemieux is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.#SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a triangle here but Kakuto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (10) vs (23) Kakuto
Lemieux is not content to let Kakuto control the position.
Lemieux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kakuto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T13#
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
Lemieux is looking to control Kakuto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lemieux avoid being mounted?
Kakuto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (10) vs (26) Kakuto
Lemieux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Lemieux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto wins on points by 26 to 10.
An out of breath and clearly excited Tsuyoi Kakuto thanked Knock Out Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CWC 266
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lemieux moves into range and clinches up with Petersen.
Petersen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lemieux fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Lemieux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petersen to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Lemieux
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Lemieux 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.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Lemieux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petersen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lemieux 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: Petersen (2) vs (2) Lemieux
Petersen is doing well to control the position and prevent Lemieux from advancing to side control.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Lemieux is very close to passing his half guard.
Lemieux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lemieux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux is trying to control the action in half guard but Petersen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lemieux is working away from the top position though.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Lemieux is controlling well.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lemieux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petersen sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petersen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lemieux.
Petersen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petersen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux is looking to advance position but Petersen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (6) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen looking to control but Lemieux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lemieux is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lemieux is trying to escape the mount.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lemieux working to try and regain half guard.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemieux is looking to escape.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Lemieux tries to improve his position but instead Petersen has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (9) vs (2) Lemieux
Petersen wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy.
Petersen biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petersen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Petersen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lemieux doesn't escape.
Petersen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lemieux tries to break free.
Petersen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lemieux's body.
#T6#
Lemieux is keeping busy.
Lemieux is really stuck here.
Petersen 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.
Lemieux tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Petersen content just to control the position here. #T7#
Petersen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lemieux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lemieux for as long as he can get away with.
Lemieux wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petersen trying to control but Lemieux is having none of it. #T8#
Lemieux working to try and regain half guard.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Petersen.
Petersen prevents Lemieux from getting the reversal.
Lemieux wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Lemieux gets back to half guard.#T9#
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lemieux is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petersen continues to hold on tight.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Lemieux defends it.
Lemieux is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Petersen trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lemieux actively working from the bottom here.
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Petersen is pressing down on Lemieux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lemieux is holding on for now.
Lemieux wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Lemieux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen stalling.
Lemieux trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Lemieux defends it.
Lemieux trying to control but Petersen postures up.
Lemieux is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Lemieux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lemieux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen trying to advance position but Lemieux counters by regaining guard.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lemieux has Petersen pulled in close to control his posture.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Petersen trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lemieux seems keen to control Petersen's posture.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Lemieux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Lemieux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petersen defends well.#T14#
Lemieux controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Lemieux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Petersen trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
A relieved looking Conald Petersen 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 249
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Fionn Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mulligan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Lemieux moves into the clinch.
Lemieux gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mulligan.
Mulligan tries to pull guard but Lemieux won't allow it.
Don Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fionn Mulligan.#TD2#
Mulligan has Lemieux pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mulligan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lemieux tumbling to the mat - Mulligan dives into Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (0) vs (2) Mulligan
Mulligan pushing down on Lemieux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lemieux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mulligan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mulligan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lemieux (4) vs (2) Mulligan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulligan just trying to survive but Lemieux is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lemieux is hanging on to Mulligan's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Mulligan showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Lemieux is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mulligan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T1##SUB#
Lemieux has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mulligan prevents Lemieux from getting a body triangle.
Lemieux has good solid back control here.
Mulligan wants to control his opponent's hands but Lemieux gets his hands free. #T2##SUB#
Mulligan showing good submission defense here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lemieux controlling the positon.
Mulligan trying to control the hands but Lemieux breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lemieux is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lemieux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mulligan is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Lemieux has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lemieux trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3#
Mulligan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mulligan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lemieux is working away from the top position though.
Mulligan won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount.
Mulligan is holding on to half guard well.
Lemieux trying to control from half guard but Mulligan is working away.
Mulligan trying to hold on to Lemieux's head to control him but Lemieux postures up.
#T4#
Mulligan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lemieux is staying active.
Lemieux prevents Mulligan from improving his position.
Lemieux slows the pace down in half guard.
Mulligan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mulligan won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount.
Mulligan is refusing to be controlled, as Lemieux sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mulligan is defending against the submission attempts here by Lemieux.
#T5#
Mulligan wants to improve his position but Lemieux is controlling well.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Mulligan is defending well.
Mulligan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mulligan.
Mulligan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lemieux controls the pace.
Mulligan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mulligan keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully. #T6#
Mulligan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lemieux is one step ahead there.
Mulligan managing to control the position.
Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux advances to half guard.
Mulligan trying to hold on to Lemieux's head to control him but Lemieux postures up.
#SUB2#
Mulligan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lemieux is working for a kimura but Mulligan is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7#
Mulligan is staying active underneath Lemieux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lemieux wants to pass to mount but Mulligan is defending the position.
Mulligan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lemieux looking to pass the guard.
Mulligan controls Lemieux momentarily but Lemieux frees himself.
Mulligan has control of Lemieux's left arm, preventing Lemieux from doing any damage. #T8#
Mulligan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mulligan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mulligan trying to control the position.
Mulligan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mulligan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mulligan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T9#
Mulligan trying to keep a closed guard but Lemieux is proving a slippery customer.
Lemieux content to stall in guard here.
Lemieux looking to pass the guard.
Mulligan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lemieux controls the pace.
Mulligan looking to control.
Lemieux controlling from the top position. #T10#
Mulligan has his hands on Lemieux's head, controlling the position.
Lemieux looking to sit in guard and control but Mulligan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (4) vs (4) Mulligan
Mulligan looking to pass the guard.
Mulligan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mulligan won't allow Lemieux to sweep him here.
Mulligan passes Lemieux's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Mulligan is working for a submission of some sort.
Lemieux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11#
Lemieux gets full guard.
Mulligan won't allow Lemieux to sweep him here.
Mulligan trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lemieux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mulligan is aware though and is defending well.
Lemieux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lemieux controlling the position.
Mulligan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mulligan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (4) vs (7) Mulligan
Mulligan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working. #T12##SUB2#
Mulligan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lemieux manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mulligan's best efforts.
Mulligan wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is defending well.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Lemieux trying to control here.
Lemieux gets full guard.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Mulligan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lemieux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mulligan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T13#
Lemieux wants to sweep but no luck.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Mulligan from controlling successfully.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Mulligan controlling him for the moment.
Mulligan pushes down on Lemieux's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mulligan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lemieux! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (4) vs (10) Mulligan#T14##SUB2#
Mulligan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lemieux to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lemieux shrugs it off.
Mulligan wants to control the pace but Lemieux is squirming around nicely.
Lemieux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Mulligan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lemieux defends it well.
Lemieux wants to improve his position but Mulligan is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemieux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mulligan wins on points by 10 to 4.
Fionn Mulligan 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:
CACC 246
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Andersson closes the distance and pushes Lemieux back into the cage.
Lemieux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andersson prevents it.
Lemieux tries to score a body lock takedown but Andersson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Lemieux pulls guard.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Andersson won't allow Lemieux to sweep him here.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux can't keep his opponent in guard - Andersson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a kimura but Lemieux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andersson to get the leverage. #T1#
Andersson trying to control from half guard but Lemieux is working away.
Lemieux trying to control here.
Lemieux is not content to let Andersson control the position.
Lemieux wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
Andersson slows the pace down in half guard.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura but Lemieux is defending well.
#SUB2#
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lemieux has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Andersson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Andersson prevents Lemieux from improving his position.
Andersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andersson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Andersson seems to be looking for submissions.
Andersson trying to control from half guard but Lemieux is working away.
Andersson prevents Lemieux from improving his position.
Andersson controlling the pace.
Lemieux tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Andersson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Andersson wants to work for an arm triangle but Lemieux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andersson wants to take a breather but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Andersson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Andersson is working for a kimura but Lemieux is defending it quite comfortably.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB2#
Andersson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lemieux has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Andersson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andersson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andersson is trying to control. Lemieux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lemieux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lemieux.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB2#
Andersson drops back looking for a leg! Lemieux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lemieux manages to kick Andersson off! Andersson jumps back into Lemieux's guard.
Andersson looking to sit in guard and control but Lemieux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson can't keep his opponent in guard - Lemieux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Andersson actively working from the bottom here.
Lemieux trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but Andersson defending well. #SUB2#
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson is looking to improve his position.
#T6##SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andersson defends it well.
Andersson wants to control but Lemieux passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson seems a little lost for a moment, as Lemieux dominates the positioning.
Andersson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andersson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lemieux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lemieux prevents Andersson from improving his position.#T7#
Andersson is pressing down on Lemieux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andersson is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux passes Andersson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lemieux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andersson is looking to improve his position.
Andersson trying to control from the bottom.
Lemieux controlling the action here.
Andersson is refusing to be controlled, as Lemieux sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Andersson looking for submissions off his back.
Lemieux trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away. #T8#
Andersson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Andersson trying to control but Lemieux postures up.
#SUB2#
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andersson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Andersson actively working from the bottom here.
Lemieux controlling the action here.#T9#
Lemieux is thwarting Andersson's attempts to control the position.
Andersson wants to improve his position but Lemieux is controlling well.
Lemieux wants to take a breather but Andersson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Andersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily.
Andersson wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lemieux is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andersson defends it well.
Andersson wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andersson defends it well. #SUB2#
Andersson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lemieux pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (8) vs (0) Andersson#T10#
Lemieux prevents Andersson from getting the reversal.
Lemieux moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (11) vs (0) Andersson#SUB#
Lemieux looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Lemieux working for the choke. #SUB#
Lemieux 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, Andersson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Andersson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Andersson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Andersson wants to control but Lemieux is having none of it.
Andersson is controlling an arm, preventing Lemieux from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Andersson has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (14) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson prevents Lemieux from getting a body triangle.
Andersson is in bad spot here.
Andersson is still trying to improve position.
Andersson is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Lemieux looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Lemieux 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, Andersson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Andersson 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 Lemieux gets his way!
#T12#
Andersson wants to control his opponent's hands but Lemieux gets his hands free. #SUB#
Lemieux has got one arm under Andersson's chin. This could be trouble... Andersson trying to control the other hand but Lemieux gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Andersson has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Lemieux!
A very excited looking Don Lemieux 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 237
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lemieux closes the distance and pushes Average back into the cage.
Average drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lemieux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Average looking for a takedown.
Lemieux has Average pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Average manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lemieux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Average is trying to drag Lemieux to the mat but Lemieux just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Don Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Average.#TD2#
Average wants the takedown. Lemieux is fighting it off but Average persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lemieux's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (0) vs (2) Average
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemieux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux 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.
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Average trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Average wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Lemieux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemieux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Average stays in close to Lemieux's body and controls the position.
Average wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.
Average is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Average looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Average controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Average avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Average 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.
Lemieux can't keep his opponent in guard - Average advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Average is thwarting Lemieux's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Lemieux is trying to get back to full guard.
Average frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (5) Average
Average content just to control the position here.
Lemieux tries to reverse the position but Average maintains control.
Average controlling from mount.
Average looking to control but Lemieux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Average avoids the attempt from Lemieux to control.
Average looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Lemieux regains half guard.#SUB#
Lemieux actively working from the bottom here.
Lemieux is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lemieux is trying to control but can't.
Average tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lemieux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Average not doing much here.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard but Average has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (8) Average
Average controls the position from side control.#T5#
Lemieux sneaks back into half guard.
Average controlling the action here.
Average trying to pass the guard but Lemieux defending well.
Average seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lemieux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Average 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.
#T6#
It looks like Average 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.#SUB#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back.
Lemieux is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lemieux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Average not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB#
Lemieux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Average can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Average slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (11) Average
You can see the frustration on Lemieux's face as Average controls the position.
Average wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Average controlling from side mount. #T8#
Lemieux is looking to reverse the position.
Lemieux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Average off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lemieux (4) vs (11) Average
Lemieux wants to control but Average is keeping busy.
Average manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lemieux's guard. Nice work there by Average.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (4) vs (13) Average
Average trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Average won't allow Lemieux to sweep him here.
Average slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average passes into half guard. #T9#
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Average has control of the leg.
Average seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lemieux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lemieux trying to control here.
Lemieux is not content to let Average control the position.
Average is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Lemieux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lemieux.
Lemieux trying to keep a closed guard but Average is proving a slippery customer.
Average slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (4) vs (16) Average
Average controls the position.
Lemieux is not content to let Average control the position.
Lemieux is trying to improve his position.
Lemieux is not content to let Average control the position.
Lemieux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Average off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lemieux (8) vs (16) Average#T11##SUB#
Lemieux is looking for the choke from the back position but Average is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Average preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lemieux.
Lemieux is riding his opponent, not letting Average buck him off.
Average tries to roll but Lemieux sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Lemieux looking for the choke but no joy.
Lemieux not allowing Average to control his hands. #SUB#
Average defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T12##SUB#
Lemieux has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Average rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Average trying to hold on to Lemieux's head to control him but Lemieux postures up.
Average gets full guard.
Lemieux is stalling in the full guard.
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average pulls Lemieux in close to prevent any damage.
Lemieux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Average is pulling down on Lemieux's head. It's preventing any offense from Lemieux, at least for the moment.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Average is keeping the position.#T14#
Lemieux trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Average bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (8) vs (18) Average
Average 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.
Average forces his way into half guard.
Lemieux trying to control from the bottom.
Average is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average is trying to control. Lemieux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average wins on points by 18 to 8.
A victorious Joe Average 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 223
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Andy Bangsit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Lemieux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bangsit tries to counter with a takedown but Lemieux is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Lemieux pushes Bangsit up against the cage in a clinch.
Bangsit goes for a takedown attempt but Lemieux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lemieux closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Bangsit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lemieux won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bangsit (4) vs (0) Lemieux
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bangsit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lemieux, who protects the arm well.
Lemieux gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Lemieux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bangsit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bangsit passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (7) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux is working to get back to half guard.
Bangsit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemieux is looking to escape.
Lemieux manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Bangsit is pressing down on Lemieux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lemieux is holding on for now.
Bangsit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (10) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux is looking to improve his position but Bangsit isn't that keen on the idea.
Bangsit looking to control but Lemieux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lemieux is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Lemieux slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bangsit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Lemieux is staying active underneath Bangsit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lemieux trying to control from the bottom.
Bangsit is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (13) vs (0) Lemieux
We've been hearing good reports from Bangsit'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.
Bangsit fails to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Lemieux regains half guard.
Bangsit tries to pass to full mount but Lemieux defends it.
Bangsit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bangsit trying to control from half guard but Lemieux is working away.
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Bangsit has control of the leg.
Lemieux controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Bangsit has control of the leg. #T5#
Lemieux is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Bangsit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lemieux moves into full guard.
Bangsit wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.
Bangsit trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Bangsit won't allow Lemieux to sweep him here.
Lemieux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bangsit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemieux is keeping the position for now.
Bangsit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Bangsit from controlling successfully. #T7#
Lemieux wants to hit a sweep here but Bangsit passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lemieux there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (16) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux 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: Bangsit (16) vs (2) Lemieux
Bangsit is trying to keep Lemieux in close.
Lemieux trying to control but Bangsit is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Bangsit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lemieux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (16) vs (5) Lemieux
Lemieux taking a breather here.
Bangsit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lemieux's best efforts.
Bangsit wants to get back to full guard.
Lemieux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Bangsit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemieux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bangsit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bangsit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bangsit wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bangsit is looking to improve his position.
Bangsit is refusing to be controlled, as Lemieux sits in half guard.
Lemieux sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Bangsit trying to control but Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bangsit trying to control but Lemieux postures up.
#T11#
Lemieux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bangsit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bangsit trying to control from the bottom.
Lemieux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bangsit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Lemieux seems to be working for a kimura but Bangsit defends the submission attempt.
Bangsit 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.
Bangsit trying to hold on to Lemieux's head to control him but Lemieux postures up.
Bangsit preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T12#
Bangsit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lemieux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lemieux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Lemieux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bangsit sees it coming and defends easily.
Lemieux trying to control from Bangsit's half guard. Bangsit has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T13#
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Bangsit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux looking to sit in guard and control but Bangsit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bangsit (18) vs (5) Lemieux
Lemieux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lemieux keeps trying to improve his position.
Bangsit trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bangsit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemieux is keeping the position for now. #T14#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lemieux holds on and takes a little breather.
Bangsit trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux trying to keep a closed guard but Bangsit is proving a slippery customer.
Bangsit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bangsit trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bangsit is pushing down on Lemieux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lemieux is fighting to maintain full guard but Bangsit has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bangsit takes the fight on points by 18 to 5. |
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Event:
CACC 216
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hanagan fails to land the takedown.
Lemieux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanagan sprawls and moves away.
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lemieux as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Lemieux closes the distance and pushes Hanagan back into the cage.
Hanagan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lemieux is defending well.
Don Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Lemieux stops a takedown attempt from Hanagan.
Lemieux is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hanagan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lemieux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan tries for a takedown but Lemieux manages to get underhooks.
Lemieux has been working on his balance at Clark's Champion's, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hanagan.
Lemieux is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lemieux gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanagan.
Hanagan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lemieux pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Hanagan is working for takedown but Lemieux is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hanagan tries for a takedown but Lemieux manages to get underhooks.
Hanagan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lemieux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Lemieux lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (0) Hanagan
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanagan is keeping the position for now.
Lemieux showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Hanagan keeps moving. #T2#
Hanagan 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.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanagan is keeping the position for now.
Hanagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hanagan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Hanagan is keeping the position.
Lemieux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (0) Hanagan#SUB#
Lemieux is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hanagan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lemieux wants to control but Hanagan is keeping him busy.
Hanagan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Hanagan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Hanagan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lemieux is working away from the top position though.
Hanagan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hanagan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanagan is refusing to be controlled, as Lemieux sits in half guard.
Lemieux working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hanagan's thigh. Hanagan counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T5#
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanagan is keeping the position for now.
Hanagan trying to keep a closed guard but Lemieux is proving a slippery customer.
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Hanagan keeps moving.
Lemieux looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Hanagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanagan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lemieux puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hanagan 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.#SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lemieux is looking to advance position but Hanagan won't allow it.
Lemieux not doing much here.
Hanagan is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Hanagan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Hanagan keeps moving.
Hanagan has Lemieux pulled in close to control his posture.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanagan is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan controlling the position.
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Lemieux passes into half guard.
Hanagan gets full guard.
Lemieux passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (8) vs (0) Hanagan
Hanagan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanagan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lemieux's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hanagan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hanagan defends it well. #T9#
Hanagan is trying to control but can't.
Hanagan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lemieux haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lemieux trying to control from half guard but Hanagan is working away. #SUB#
Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanagan tries to roll over but Lemieux keeps him under control.
Lemieux trying to mount his opponent but Hanagan defends it.
Hanagan gets back to full guard.
#T10##SUB#
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hanagan 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.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanagan is retaining full guard.
Hanagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanagan, not yet.
Lemieux trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Hanagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanagan is trying to keep Lemieux in close.
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Lemieux tries to pass. #T12#
Hanagan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hanagan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Hanagan keeps moving.
Hanagan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hanagan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (8) vs (2) Hanagan
Hanagan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Hanagan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hanagan stands and throws Lemieux's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (8) vs (5) Hanagan#T13#
Lemieux is looking for a sweep.
Lemieux is working hard here to advance position.
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemieux struggling a bit here.
Hanagan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lemieux's legs. #T14#
Lemieux is looking to reverse the position.
Hanagan happy to just control the position for now.
Lemieux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanagan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hanagan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemieux takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
An out of breath Don Lemieux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Charley Hanagan stepped up to the mic, saying 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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Event:
CACC 206: Turturro vs Ty
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jello closes the distance and clinches up with Lemieux, looking for a takedown. Jello pushes Lemieux against the ropes but Lemieux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lemieux tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Jello shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jello showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Lemieux
Jello 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.
Lemieux is staying active underneath Jello, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jello content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lemieux has a hand on Jello's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jello takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lemieux wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.#T1#
Jello controlling his opponent.
Lemieux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lemieux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jello trying to control but Lemieux is having none of it.
Jello avoids the attempt from Lemieux to control.
Lemieux is working to get back to half guard.
Lemieux keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Jello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lemieux tries to reverse the position but Jello maintains control.
Jello content just to control the position here.
Lemieux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
Lemieux trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jello manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux can't escape the position.
Jello can't control as he wanted to and Lemieux manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T3#
Jello wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is defending well. #SUB2#
Lemieux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jello pulls his head out easily.
Lemieux is staying active underneath Jello, who seems content to just control the action from this 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.
Jello prevents Lemieux from improving his position.
Lemieux won't allow Jello to pass to mount.
Jello prevents Lemieux from improving his position.#T4#
Lemieux wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lemieux gets back to full guard.
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass. #T5#
Jello not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lemieux trying to keep a closed guard but Jello is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemieux tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Lemieux has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jello 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 Lemieux. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (11) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux sneaks back into half guard.#T6#
Lemieux is staying active underneath Jello, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jello moves into full mount! Lemieux won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (14) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux tries to hold on but Jello postures up.
Jello wants to control the pace but Lemieux is squirming around nicely.
Lemieux can't escape the position.
Lemieux tries to hold on but Jello postures up.
Lemieux is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Jello wants to control the pace but Lemieux is squirming around nicely.
Jello fails to take his opponent's back.
Jello wants to control the pace but Lemieux is squirming around nicely.
Lemieux tries to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Lemieux is looking to get to half guard.
Jello avoids the attempt from Lemieux to control.#SUB#
Jello wants to finish this one by submission but Lemieux is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jello. #T8#
Lemieux regains half guard.
Lemieux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.
Lemieux gets back to full guard.
Jello 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.
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemieux is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Jello preventing the sweep.
Lemieux looking to control.
#SUB2#
Lemieux looking for subs off his back but Jello has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jello content to control rather than advance.
Lemieux is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello controlling the action here. #T10#
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Jello controlling the pace.
Lemieux won't allow Jello to pass to mount.
Lemieux keeping hold of Jello's head, controlling as best he can.
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Lemieux wants to sweep but Jello has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (17) vs (0) Lemieux#T11#
Jello has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (19) vs (0) Lemieux
Jello wants to control but Lemieux has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Lemieux keeping control of the position.
Lemieux is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jello is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12#
Lemieux trying to control from the bottom.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
Jello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lemieux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jello prevents Lemieux from improving his position.
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jello works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (22) vs (0) Lemieux#SUB#
Jello looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lemieux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lemieux can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Jello is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lemieux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T14#
Lemieux manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jello controlling the action here.#SUB#
Jello is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jello wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemieux gets full guard.
Lemieux looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 22 to 0.
After winning the bout, Moldy Jello 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:
CACC 199:Feltre vRodionovich 2
Date: May 16, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Chase Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morgan tries to score a body lock takedown but Lemieux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lemieux tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Lemieux has picked Morgan up - he's going for a ride! Lemieux dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morgan (0) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux trying to control from half guard but Morgan is working away. #SUB2#
Lemieux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morgan has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morgan defends it well. #SUB2#
Lemieux seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Morgan has recovered full guard.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Lemieux tries to pass.
Lemieux is looking to pass into half guard but Morgan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Morgan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (2) vs (2) Lemieux#T2#
Lemieux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Lemieux wants to control but Morgan passes easily into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Morgan'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.
Lemieux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lemieux.
Morgan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lemieux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morgan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (2) vs (4) Lemieux#T3#
Lemieux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lemieux being controlled here momentarily.
Lemieux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morgan's guard. #T4#
Morgan wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lemieux wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Lemieux is looking to advance position but Morgan won't allow it.
Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Lemieux sits in half guard. #T5#
Well, if Lemieux 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.
Lemieux passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (2) vs (7) Lemieux
Morgan tries to hold on but Lemieux pushes him away.
Lemieux tries to take his opponent's back but Morgan turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (4) vs (7) Lemieux
Lemieux 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.#SUB2#
Lemieux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morgan passes into half guard.
#T6#
Morgan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morgan prevents Lemieux from improving his position.
Morgan is taking a breather. Lemieux 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.
Lemieux keeping control of the position. #T7#
Lemieux trying to control here.
Morgan is controlling the pace.
Lemieux is refusing to be controlled, as Morgan sits in half guard.
Lemieux is trying to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB2#
Lemieux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily.
Lemieux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lemieux.
Lemieux is trying to keep Morgan in close.
Lemieux 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: Morgan (4) vs (9) Lemieux
Lemieux is looking to advance position but Morgan won't allow it.
Lemieux is keen to just control but Morgan is a slippery customer.#T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lemieux in particular looking to stall.
Lemieux is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.
Lemieux trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Lemieux is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Lemieux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Still in half guard, Lemieux seems content to control.#T10#
Lemieux trying to mount his opponent but Morgan defends it.
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Lemieux not doing much here.
Lemieux is looking to stall here but Morgan recovers full guard.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully. #T11#
Lemieux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morgan's guard.
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lemieux is working away from the top position though.
Morgan is doing well to control the position and prevent Lemieux from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Lemieux is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Morgan to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Lemieux slips nicely into half guard.#T12#
Morgan is staying active underneath Lemieux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lemieux moves into full mount! Morgan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (4) vs (12) Lemieux
Lemieux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Lemieux fails to advance to Morgan's back. #T13#
Morgan tries to hold on but Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux is looking to work his way around to Morgan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lemieux trying to control but Morgan is having none of it.
Lemieux avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
Lemieux wants to take his opponent's back but instead Morgan manages to regain half guard.
Morgan won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount. #T14#
Morgan wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Lemieux seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Morgan is staying active underneath Lemieux, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Lemieux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemieux is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Morgan reverses the position - he's now on top in Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (6) vs (12) Lemieux
Lemieux trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemieux wins on points by 12 to 6.
A victorious Don Lemieux 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 189: Pripyat vs Morgan
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Taylor Corey!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Corey tries to clinch up.
Lemieux attempts a counter takedown but Corey avoids it well and moves away.
Corey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lemieux has been working on his balance at Clark's Champion's, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Corey.
Corey moves to clinch but Lemieux breaks away #TD#
and Lemieux counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lemieux. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (0) Corey
Lemieux advances to half guard.
Lemieux trying to control from half guard but Corey is working away. #SUB#
Lemieux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Corey is just riding it out for now. Lemieux eventually gives up the hold.
Lemieux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lemieux is working for a kimura but Corey is defending it quite comfortably.
Corey is looking to control Lemieux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Corey avoid being mounted?
Lemieux trying to control the action but Corey is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lemieux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lemieux seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Corey for as long as he can get away with.
Corey won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount. #SUB#
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux is trying to control the action in half guard but Corey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Lemieux is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Corey as he works his way to full guard.
Corey pulls Lemieux in close to prevent any damage.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Corey is keeping the position.#T4#
Lemieux trying to control but Corey is working from the bottom.
Corey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lemieux controls the pace.
Corey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T5#
Corey keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux slips nicely into half guard.
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corey keeps working.
Well, if Lemieux 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.
#T6#
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corey keeps working. #SUB#
Lemieux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Corey trying to hold on to Lemieux's head to control him but Lemieux postures up.
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.#T7#
Corey is doing well to control the position and prevent Lemieux from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
Lemieux wants to advance to full mount but Corey doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Corey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Lemieux passes Corey's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura here.
Lemieux passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (0) Corey
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corey keeps working. #SUB#
Lemieux swings around for an armbar but Corey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (5) vs (2) Corey#T9#
Corey passes Lemieux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Corey trying to control from half guard but Lemieux is working away.
Lemieux tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Corey has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (5) Corey
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Corey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lemieux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Corey 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#
Lemieux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lemieux is working hard here to advance position.
Lemieux looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (5) vs (8) Corey
Lemieux rolls, trying to escape but Corey keeps control of the position.
Corey controlling from the back.
Lemieux tries to break free.
Corey just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T11#
Lemieux tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Corey wants to control the pace but Lemieux is squirming around nicely.
Lemieux manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lemieux wants to control but Corey passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (11) Corey
Lemieux tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Corey easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lemieux (5) vs (13) Corey
Lemieux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Corey 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.
Lemieux manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Corey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Corey might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lemieux haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Corey has control of the leg. #SUB#
Corey moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lemieux. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (16) Corey#T14#
Lemieux tries to bench press Corey off him but Corey keeps the position.
Corey trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux is trying to control Corey's posture but Corey avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey wins on points by 16 to 5.
After winning the bout, Taylor Corey 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:
CACC 183: Ty vs MacGowan II
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Amand Toussaint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Toussaint 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: Toussaint (2) vs (0) Lemieux
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toussaint uses his free foot to push down on Lemieux's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lemieux. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (5) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux is working to get back to half guard.
Toussaint tries to control but Lemieux wriggling away.
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.#SUB#
Toussaint working for a guillotine from mount but Lemieux is in no mood to give up.
Toussaint seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lemieux is holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux tries to hold on but Toussaint postures up.
Lemieux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Toussaint'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#
Lemieux is still trying to improve position.
Toussaint content just to control the position here.
Lemieux tries to improve his position but instead Toussaint has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toussaint (8) vs (0) Lemieux#SUB#
Toussaint goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Lemieux escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (8) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toussaint knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Lemieux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Toussaint is just riding it out for now. Lemieux eventually gives up the hold.
Toussaint is refusing to be controlled, as Lemieux sits in half guard. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Toussaint is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toussaint wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Toussaint is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux wants to free his trapped foot but Toussaint is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lemieux seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Toussaint is staying active underneath Lemieux, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB2#
Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
Toussaint is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lemieux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lemieux's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toussaint (12) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux trying to control the action but Toussaint just sinks the hooks in.
Lemieux is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lemieux keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Toussaint is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lemieux is trying to break free.
#T4#
Toussaint is trying to stick to Lemieux's back but Lemieux is turning into Toussaint. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Toussaint's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lemieux. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (12) vs (4) Lemieux
Toussaint looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toussaint not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toussaint is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Toussaint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Toussaint is keeping the position.#T5#
Lemieux trying to control but Toussaint is working from the bottom.
Toussaint 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.
Toussaint working a defensive guard but Lemieux passes into half guard.
Lemieux is just content to waste time from the top position. Toussaint takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toussaint is keeping the position for now.
Toussaint is trying to keep Lemieux in close.
#T6#
Lemieux preventing the sweep.
Lemieux advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (12) vs (7) Lemieux#SUB2#
Lemieux wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Toussaint, who protects the arm well.
Lemieux trying to control the position but Toussaint is working away.
Toussaint is looking to reverse the position.
Lemieux tries to move to mount but Toussaint blocks the move with his legs.
Lemieux 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.#T7#
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toussaint keeps working.
Toussaint is looking for a sweep.
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toussaint keeps working.
Toussaint manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux uses his free foot to push down on Toussaint's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Toussaint. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (12) vs (10) Lemieux#T8#
Toussaint is desperately trying to improve his position but Lemieux has a good base and remains in mount.
Lemieux looking to control but Toussaint is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lemieux controlling from mount.
Toussaint manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lemieux trying to mount his opponent but Toussaint defends it. #T9#
Toussaint is looking to improve his position.
Toussaint is working hard here to advance position.
Lemieux wants to pass to mount but Toussaint is defending the position.
Lemieux moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (12) vs (13) Lemieux
Toussaint is not content to let Lemieux control the position. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Toussaint's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lemieux works to advance to full mount. Toussaint defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toussaint (12) vs (15) Lemieux
Toussaint is squirming around, avoiding Lemieux's attempts to control the action.
Toussaint is looking to improve his position but Lemieux isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Toussaint wants to hold on but Lemieux pushes him away.#SUB2#
Lemieux working for a submission but Toussaint is keeping him at bay.
Toussaint is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lemieux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toussaint is looking to escape.
Toussaint tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lemieux manages to capitalize on a mistake by Toussaint to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toussaint (12) vs (18) Lemieux#SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for the choke from the back position but Toussaint is controlling his hands well.
Toussaint is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12##SUB2#
Lemieux looking to break Toussaint's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Toussaint remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lemieux will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lemieux is trying to stick to Toussaint's back but Toussaint is turning into Lemieux. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lemieux's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Toussaint. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (14) vs (18) Lemieux
Lemieux is looking to sweep but instead, Toussaint has passed into half guard.
Toussaint is trying to control. Lemieux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Toussaint is very close to passing his half guard.
Lemieux moves into full guard.
Toussaint wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Lemieux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toussaint is one step ahead there. #T13#
Toussaint being controlled here momentarily.
Toussaint looking to pass the guard.
Toussaint slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (17) vs (18) Lemieux
Lemieux is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Toussaint wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Lemieux is trying to improve his position.
Lemieux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toussaint wants to take a breather but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemieux wins on points by 18 to 17.
Don Lemieux thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 175: Ty vs Diesel
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux is trying to hold Brown in close to prevent damage but Brown has managed to pass into half guard.
Lemieux trying to control here.
#SUB#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Brown prevents Lemieux from improving his position.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Lemieux defends it.
Lemieux is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lemieux avoid being mounted?
Lemieux gets back to full guard.
Lemieux working a defensive guard here.
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.#T2#
Brown preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Lemieux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown passes Lemieux's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lemieux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lemieux moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Brown drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lemieux looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lemieux looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lemieux! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (2) vs (4) Lemieux#T3#
Lemieux has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brown! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (2) vs (6) Lemieux
Brown 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.
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.#SUB2#
Lemieux wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown is looking to control Lemieux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Brown is in trouble now - Lemieux has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (9) Lemieux
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Lemieux's attempts to control the action.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Brown moves into full guard.
Lemieux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Monsters (GYM CLOSING) inform me that Lemieux has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brown is trying to keep Lemieux in close.
Lemieux trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Lemieux slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Lemieux wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Brown is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up.
Brown wants to sweep here but Lemieux controlling him for the moment.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #T6#
Lemieux pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Brown wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy.
Brown wants to improve his position but Lemieux is controlling well.
#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Lemieux sits in half guard. #T7#
Brown wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily.
Lemieux is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lemieux is stalling here. Brown is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lemieux seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brown has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (6) vs (9) Lemieux#SUB#
Lemieux wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Brown has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Lemieux'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! Lemieux is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jab Brown!
A victorious Jab Brown 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 168: Mazzini vs Ty II
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jiurgite moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Jiurgite has picked Lemieux up - he's going for a ride! Jiurgite dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back.
Jiurgite trying to mount his opponent but Lemieux defends it.
Lemieux tries to roll over but Jiurgite keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Jiurgite avoids the attempt from Lemieux to control.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position but Jiurgite isn't that keen on the idea.
Jiurgite trying to control but Lemieux is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Jiurgite'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.
Lemieux working to try and regain half guard.
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Jiurgite gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jiurgite trying to control but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux wants to hold on but Jiurgite pushes him away.#T2##SUB#
Jiurgite looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lemieux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jiurgite is thwarting Lemieux's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Jiurgite is working for a submission of some sort.
Jiurgite is pressing down on Lemieux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lemieux is holding on for now. #T3#
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.#SUB2#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back.
Jiurgite is thwarting Lemieux's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Jiurgite is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lemieux to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Lemieux throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jiurgite escapes and throws Lemieux's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (8) vs (0) Lemieux#T4##SUB#
Jiurgite working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lemieux can't do much from the bottom here.
Lemieux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lemieux is trying to control Jiurgite's posture but Jiurgite avoids it. #T5#
Lemieux tries to bench press Jiurgite off him but Jiurgite keeps the position.
Lemieux is trying to work for a sweep but Jiurgite has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (10) vs (0) Lemieux
Jiurgite controlling the position easily from mount.
Lemieux 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: Jiurgite (10) vs (2) Lemieux
Jiurgite lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (2) Lemieux#SUB2#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jiurgite advances to half guard. #T6#
Jiurgite wants to free his trapped foot but Lemieux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Jiurgite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jiurgite is pressing down on Lemieux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lemieux is holding on for now.
Jiurgite seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lemieux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Jiurgite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lemieux is just riding it out for now. Jiurgite eventually gives up the hold.
Lemieux wants to control but Jiurgite passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (15) vs (2) Lemieux#T7#
Lemieux is not content to let Jiurgite control the position. #SUB#
Jiurgite swings around for an armbar but Lemieux sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jiurgite's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (15) vs (4) Lemieux
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but instead Lemieux has moved into half guard.
Jiurgite slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jiurgite 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.
My spies in Monsters BJJ inform me that Lemieux has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Jiurgite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lemieux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lemieux trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite wants to sweep but no luck.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jiurgite is trying to keep Lemieux in close.
#T9#
Jiurgite looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lemieux puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jiurgite defends it well. #SUB2#
Lemieux seems to be looking for submissions.
Jiurgite tries to roll over but Lemieux keeps him under control.
Lemieux is pressing down on Jiurgite's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jiurgite is holding on for now.
Jiurgite gets full guard.#T10#
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux preventing the sweep.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jiurgite lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (17) vs (4) Lemieux
Lemieux looking to control.
Jiurgite stands and throws Lemieux's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (20) vs (4) Lemieux
Jiurgite advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (22) vs (4) Lemieux#T11#
Jiurgite trying to control but Lemieux is having none of it. #SUB#
Jiurgite is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lemieux has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lemieux! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (22) vs (6) Lemieux#SUB#
Jiurgite is looking for a triangle but Lemieux pushes his legs off easily.
Lemieux trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (24) vs (6) Lemieux#T12#
Jiurgite trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lemieux working for a triangle but Jiurgite defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Lemieux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jiurgite gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jiurgite stands and throws Lemieux's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (27) vs (6) Lemieux#SUB#
Jiurgite is trying to get an arm triangle but Lemieux is defending well. #T13#
Jiurgite wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
Lemieux tries to buck Jiurgite off but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Lemieux looking for a sweep but Jiurgite has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (29) vs (6) Lemieux
Lemieux is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Lemieux is still trying to improve position.
Jiurgite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemieux is looking to escape.
Lemieux working to try and regain half guard.
Lemieux is squirming around, avoiding Jiurgite's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lemieux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Jiurgite gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite takes the fight on points by 29 to 6.
A pretty intense looking Ze Jiurgite took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 122
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Beddo Ii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii misses the shot to the body.
Lemieux feints the counter takedown.
Beddo Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Lemieux moves out of range of the body kick.
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddo Ii lands a jab.
Beddo Ii takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
Philo Beddo Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Lemieux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beddo Ii loads up on a big right hand but Lemieux slips the punch.
Lemieux feints the counter takedown.
Beddo Ii lands with a hook. Lemieux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beddo Ii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Lemieux is rocked!
BAM! Beddo Ii delivers a spinning backfist that drops Lemieux like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Philo Beddo Ii! |
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Event:
FARTMMA 116
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux slips a straight right by Pfeifer.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Pfeifer avoids it easily.
Pfeifer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lemieux feints the counter takedown.
Pfeifer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lemieux slips under a jab.
Lemieux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pfeifer swinging wildly here.
Lemieux feints the counter takedown.
Pfeifer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lemieux.
Pfeifer throws a head kick that misses.
Lemieux is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfeifer loads up on a big right hand but Lemieux slips the punch.
Pfeifer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pfeifer.
Pfeifer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lemieux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pfeifer defends it well.#T1#
Pfeifer cracks a nice hook into Lemieux's ribs.
Pfeifer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pfeifer misses the jab.
Pfeifer lands a lovely overhand right.
Pfeifer misses with a low kick.
Pfeifer misses the shot to the body.
Pfeifer misses with a head kick.
Lemieux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pfeifer defends it well.
Lemieux blocks a head kick by Pfeifer.
Lemieux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pfeifer tries a head kick but it misses.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Pfeifer avoids it easily.
Pfeifer just misses with a punch to the body.
And Lemieux tries to counter it with a takedown but Pfeifer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pfeifer misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Pfeifer misses.
Lemieux is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Pfeifer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Pfeifer misses its intended target.
Lemieux tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pfeifer throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Lemieux colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Pfeifer as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Lemieux is left battered and dazed whilst Pfeifer and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Pfeifer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Lemieux closes the distance and clinches.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lehma's elbow.
Lehma tries to land a knee to the head but Lemieux blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Lemieux displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lehma up against the cage.
Lemieux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
Lehma tries to land knees in the clinch but Lemieux avoids the damage to the body.
Lehma wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lehma lands with a light punch inside.
Lemieux misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux swings wildly with an uppercut but Lehma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehma lands a body punch.
Lemieux misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehma. #T1#
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Lehma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lehma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lemieux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lemieux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lehma.
Lemieux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lehma sprawls and moves away.
Lehma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux shoots in but Lehma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lemieux looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lemieux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lehma counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2#
Lehma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lemieux's hands.#ROC2#Lemieux is rocked!
Lehma lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Lemieux crumples to the floor! Lehma milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kapy Lehma!
In his post fight interview, Kapy Lehma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Lemieux throws a big shot that misses.
Karamyenyan throws a head kick that half lands.
Lemieux takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karamyenyan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karamyenyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karamyenyan ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Karamyenyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lemieux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karamyenyan throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Karamyenyan.
Lemieux throws a jab but it's blocked by Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan lands a nice looking body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lemieux with a jab.#CL2#
Karamyenyan has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Karamyenyan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karamyenyan tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Karamyenyan back against the cage.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Lemieux turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lemieux manages to end up in side control.
Lemieux landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karamyenyan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lemieux's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Karamyenyan is defending well.
Lemieux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lemieux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lemieux wants to pass to mount but Karamyenyan is defending the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lemieux connects with a nice short shot to Karamyenyan's temple.
Lemieux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karamyenyan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Lemieux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lemieux passes to side control.
Lemieux working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemieux throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Karamyenyan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Karamyenyan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karamyenyan.
Lemieux trying to control but Karamyenyan is working from the bottom.
Lemieux is working Karamyenyan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karamyenyan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Karamyenyan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lemieux postures up and lands a big shot to Karamyenyan's brow.
Lemieux trying to control but Karamyenyan is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karamyenyan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Karamyenyan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Lemieux has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Karamyenyan doesn't defend quickly enough and Lemieux has managed to lock this one up! Can Karamyenyan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lemieux on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Don Lemieux!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Sullivan V scores with a one two! Daisy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Daisy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daisy lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Sullivan V manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sullivan V avoids the head kick by Daisy.
Sullivan V scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan V uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daisy has time to react.
Daisy has his takedown stuffed
and Sullivan V scores with a counter punch that sends Daisy to the canvas! Sullivan V smells blood - he's punishing Daisy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Daisy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John L Sullivan V!
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