Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 70 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Archer closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Laperierre drags the fight down to the ground.
Laperierre trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Laperierre 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.
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.
Laperierre wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard.
Laperierre is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laperierre avoid being mounted?
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Laperierre tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Archer prevents Laperierre from improving his position.
Archer is taking a breather. Laperierre 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.
Archer prevents Laperierre from improving his position.
Archer trying to control the pace.
Laperierre controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Archer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laperierre is trying to get back to full guard.
Laperierre wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Archer tries to pass to full mount but Laperierre defends it.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Archer is working away from the top position though.
Laperierre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Archer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laperierre is positioning himself well to prevent Archer advancing to mount.
Laperierre wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Laperierre wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Archer trying to control from half guard but Laperierre is working away.
Laperierre tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Archer is working for a submission of some sort.
Laperierre is staying active underneath Archer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laperierre wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Laperierre is looking to improve his position. #T5#
Laperierre is trying is best to control the position here.
Archer is keen to just control but Laperierre is a slippery customer.
Laperierre trying to control here.
Laperierre has his hands clasped together around Archer's back. He's all about the action.
Laperierre is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.
Archer is controlling the pace.
Laperierre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laperierre working a defensive guard here.
Laperierre pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7#
Archer wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Laperierre looking for a sweep. Not yet Laperierre, not yet.
Laperierre trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Laperierre wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard.
Laperierre wants to control but Archer is keeping busy. #T8#
Archer prevents Laperierre from improving his position.
Archer not doing much here.
Laperierre trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Archer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Laperierre wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laperierre is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Archer jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (0) vs (3) Archer
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it. #T10#
Laperierre tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Laperierre (0) vs (5) Archer
Archer trying to control but Laperierre is having none of it.
Archer manages to capitalize on a mistake by Laperierre to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Laperierre (0) vs (8) Archer
Laperierre can't escape the position.
Archer is looking to control Laperierre but Laperierre is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Archer controlling well, preventing Laperierre from escaping the position. #T11#
Archer is trying to stick to Laperierre's back but Laperierre is turning into Archer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Archer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Laperierre.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (8) Archer
Laperierre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laperierre passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laperierre frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (5) vs (8) Archer
Archer is working to get back to half guard.
Laperierre controlling from the full mount.
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Laperierre's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Archer tries to lock up and control but Laperierre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laperierre content just to control the position here.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Laperierre's attempts to control the action.
Laperierre controlling from the full mount.
Archer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laperierre content just to control the position here. #T14#
Archer is controlling an arm, preventing Laperierre from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Laperierre controlling the position easily from mount.
Laperierre tries to control but Archer wriggling away.
Laperierre pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer wants to control but Laperierre is having none of it.
Archer 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: Laperierre (5) vs (10) Archer

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 10 to 5.
An out of breath Able Archer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bots de Garra 141
Date: Apr 10, 2024

170 cm
38 yrs
155 lbs

168 cm
42 yrs
145 lbs

Takashi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kazuo Takashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 69 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Takashi gets tackled into the ropes by Archer. Archer maintains the clinch.
Archer wants a takedown.
Takashi looking for a takedown.
Archer looking for a takedown. #TD#
Takashi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takashi (2) vs (0) Archer
Takashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Takashi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takashi (5) vs (0) Archer
Takashi content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi looking to control but Archer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Takashi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Archer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Archer is just holding on here. Takashi manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Takashi (8) vs (0) Archer
Takashi is not going to allow Archer to sit and survive in this position.
Takashi keeps control of the position as Archer tries to break free. #T2#
Takashi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB#
Takashi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Takashi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape. #SUB#
Takashi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Archer tries to escape the position. #T3#
Takashi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Archer wants to escape the position.
Archer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Will Takashi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T4#
Archer tries to escape the position.
Takashi biding his time, controlling Archer.
Archer wants to escape the position. #T5#
Takashi wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Takashi is controlling the position but Archer somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Archer is staying active underneath Takashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Takashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer wants to control but Takashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Archer is doing well to control the position and prevent Takashi from advancing to side control.
Takashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Takashi trying to mount his opponent but Archer defends it.
Archer trying to control but Takashi postures up. #T7#
Takashi stalling away here and it's allowed Archer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Takashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takashi controls the pace.#T8#
Takashi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Archer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takashi (8) vs (2) Archer
Takashi is trying to keep Archer in close.
Takashi has his hands on Archer's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Takashi controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi wants to hit a sweep here but Archer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Takashi there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Takashi (8) vs (5) Archer
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Archer is stalling here but it's allowed Takashi to get half guard. #T10#
Archer trying to pass the guard but Takashi defending well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Archer prevents Takashi from improving his position.
Takashi is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T11#
Takashi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Archer won't allow Takashi to sweep him here.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takashi trying to control the position here.
Archer won't allow Takashi to sweep him here. #T12#
Archer is fighting to break Takashi's control of his arms but Takashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Takashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
It looks like Archer 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.#T13#
Takashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer is fighting to break Takashi's control of his arms but Takashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Archer wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer won't allow Takashi to sweep him here.
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Takashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Kazuo Takashi 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.

Event: Bots de Garra 136
Date: Mar 24, 2024

185 cm
35 yrs
190 lbs

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 35 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 68 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sulvar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Archer is trying to defend but Sulvar 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: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Archer
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sulvar 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.
Archer is doing well to control the position and prevent Sulvar from advancing to side control.
Archer gets back to full guard.
Sulvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar won't allow Archer to sweep him here. #T1#
Sulvar is fighting to break Archer's control of his arms but Archer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
Archer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Archer
Sulvar managing to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
Sulvar working a defensive guard but Archer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (2) vs (5) Archer#T3#
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
Archer gets to mount! Sulvar was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (2) vs (7) Archer
Archer avoids the attempt from Sulvar to control.
Archer trying to control but Sulvar is having none of it. #T4#
Archer looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
It looks like Archer 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.
Sulvar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5#
Archer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sulvar is not content to let Archer control the position.
Sulvar wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Sulvar is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sulvar avoid being mounted?
Sulvar tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Sulvar won't allow Archer to pass to mount. #T7#
Archer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Archer wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer is pressing down on Sulvar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sulvar is holding on for now.
Archer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sulvar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Archer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer is stalling here. Sulvar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Archer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sulvar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (6) vs (7) Archer#T8#
Archer holding on.
Archer wants to control but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar controls the position.#T9#
Archer tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sulvar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (8) vs (7) Archer
Archer gets back to half guard.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Archer trying to hold on to Sulvar's head to control him but Sulvar postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sulvar in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.#T11#
Archer is controlling Sulvar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Archer is pressing down on Sulvar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12#
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Archer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T14#
Sulvar stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sulvar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
An out of breath Tres Sulvar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bots de Garra 135
Date: Mar 20, 2024

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

178 cm
28 yrs
167 lbs

Gean

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 68 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Mean Gean!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Archer has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Archer has picked Gean up - he's going for a ride! Archer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (0) Gean
Gean trying to control here.
Archer not doing much here.
Gean tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gean tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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#
Gean is positioning himself well to prevent Archer advancing to mount.
Archer controlling the action here. #T2#
Archer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Gean wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Gean is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gean avoid being mounted?
Archer trying to control from half guard but Gean is working away. #T3#
Gean is concentrating on defense, preventing Archer from advancing position.
Archer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gean wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well. #T4#
Gean is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gean avoid being mounted?
Archer controlling the pace. #T5#
Gean trying to control from the bottom.
Gean keeping hold of Archer's head, controlling as best he can.
Gean 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 tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer is thwarting Gean's attempts to control the position.
Gean controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T6#
Archer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gean tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Gean trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Gean is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Archer controlling the action here.
Archer is thwarting Gean's attempts to control the position.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gean keeps working.
Gean moves into full guard. #T8#
Gean keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Gean being controlled here, momentarily.
Archer looking to pass the guard. #T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gean holds on and takes a little breather.
Gean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gean is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Archer preventing the sweep.
Gean looking to control.
Archer trying to control but Gean is working from the bottom. #T11#
Gean is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gean is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Archer is fighting to break Gean's control of his arms but Gean is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gean 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.
Gean can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
Gean looking to control.
Archer trying to control but Gean is working from the bottom. #T13#
Gean is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gean can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
Gean keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T14#
Gean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gean has his hands on Archer's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Gean 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Our winner, Able Archer, 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.

Event: Bots de Garra 134
Date: Mar 17, 2024

180 cm
31 yrs
195 lbs

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

Laitila

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 38 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 68 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Laitila moves into the clinch successfully.
Archer is looking for a takedown.
Archer tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Laitila has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Archer regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer trying to control the position.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Archer working a defensive guard but Laitila passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laitila in particular looking to stall.
Laitila'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.#T1#
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laitila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laitila's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (2) vs (4) Archer
Laitila tries to roll but Archer sticks to his back.
Archer is looking to control Laitila but Laitila is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Laitila tries to break free.
Laitila's coaches at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute 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.#T2#
Archer is riding his opponent, not letting Laitila buck him off.
Archer keeps control of the position as Laitila tries to break free.
Archer avoiding Laitila 's attempts to control his hands.
Laitila staying busy and making it hard for Archer to control. #T3#
Archer gets his hands free as Laitila looks to control.
Laitila prevents Archer from getting a body triangle.
Archer controls the action.
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.
Laitila is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Archer trying to control momentarily.
Laitila rolls, trying to escape but Archer keeps control of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila looking very determined here, making life difficult for Archer.
Laitila trying to control the hands but Archer won't let him. #T5#
Laitila tries to escape but Archer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Archer is not going to allow Laitila to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Archer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T6##SUB2#
Archer is looking for the choke from the back position but Laitila is controlling his hands well.
Laitila trying to control the action but Archer just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Archer gets his hands free as Laitila looks to control. #T7##SUB2#
Archer 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, Laitila has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Laitila just trying to survive but Archer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Laitila prevents Archer from getting a body triangle.
I would not like to be Laitila right now. #T8#
Archer controlling well, preventing Laitila from escaping the position.
Archer keeps control of the position easily here as Laitila tries to buck him off. #T9#
Laitila is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Laitila looking very determined here, making life difficult for Archer.
I would not like to be Laitila right now. #T10#
Archer trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Archer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Laitila doesn't escape. #T11#
Laitila is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Laitila trying to control the action but Archer just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Will Archer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Archer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Laitila staying busy and making it hard for Archer to control.
I really don't envy Laitila right now.
What can Laitila do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T13#
Archer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laitila prevents Archer from getting a body triangle.
Archer biding his time, looking for the opening.
Laitila trying to control the hands but Archer won't let him. #T14#
Archer just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer looking to hold on to the position here but Laitila rolls and ends up regaining guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 4 to 2.
A very excited looking Able Archer 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.

Event: Bots de Garra 133
Date: Mar 13, 2024

188 cm
27 yrs
183 lbs

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

Mesquita

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 23 wins and 26 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 68 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Mesquita has hold of one of Archer's legs. Archer is fighting the takedown attempt but Mesquita gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Archer
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mesquita content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Archer has locked up a guillotine! Archer's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mesquita is holding on here and Archer must be using up a lot of energy. Mesquita has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Archer gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Able Archer!
A victorious Able Archer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bots de Garra 131
Date: Mar 06, 2024

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
30 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 67 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 45 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Archer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toehold. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Archer enables Toehold to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Archer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Toehold
Archer is trying to keep Toehold in close.
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Archer pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Toehold 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.
Archer is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture.
Archer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Archer working a defensive guard but Toehold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Toehold
Toehold works to advance to full mount. Archer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (7) Toehold
Archer tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Toehold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Archer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Archer wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Archer gets back to half guard.#T4#
Archer tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Toehold looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Archer is trying is best to control the position here.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold wants to advance to full mount but Archer doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T5#
Archer controlling the position.
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Toehold being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Toehold's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Toehold 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.
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Toehold advances to half guard.
Toehold trying to control from Archer's half guard. Archer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Archer working a defensive guard but Toehold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (10) Toehold
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Archer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Toehold gets to mount! Archer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (12) Toehold
Archer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Archer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Toehold is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Archer tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Toehold wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position. #T11#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Toehold seems content to control.
Archer trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Toehold manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (15) Toehold
Toehold controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Archer wants to control but Toehold is having none of it.
Archer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold controlling the position easily from mount.
Archer tries to hold on but Toehold postures up.#T13#
Toehold controlling the pace for now.
Archer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toehold wants to take his opponent's back but Archer doesn't allow it. #T14#
Toehold trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (18) Toehold

And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 18 to 0.
After winning the bout, Tommy Toehold thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bots de Garra 129
Date: Feb 28, 2024

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

193 cm
26 yrs
245 lbs

Event: Bots de Garra 127
Date: Feb 21, 2024

160 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

Event: Bots de Garra 126
Date: Feb 18, 2024

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

187 cm
32 yrs
216 lbs

Fiachna

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 65 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 46 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Fiachna gets a clinch.
Archer 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.
Archer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fiachna after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Fiachna pulls guard.
Fiachna is trying to keep Archer in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer'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.
Archer trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #T1#
Archer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Archer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Fiachna
Archer 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.
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiachna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Fiachna#T2#
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
Fiachna is pulling down on Archer's head. It's preventing any offense from Archer, at least for the moment.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Fiachna is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Fiachna controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Archer wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Archer postures up. #T5#
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiachna holds on and takes a little breather.
Archer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Fiachna#T6#
Archer taking a breather here.
Fiachna is not content to let Archer control the position.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna is not content to let Archer control the position. #T7##SUB#
Archer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fiachna is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiachna tries to buck Archer off but Archer is having none of it.#T8#
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.
Fiachna isn't going anywhere.
Fiachna struggling a bit 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.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Fiachna struggling a bit here.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna struggling a bit here.#T9#
Fiachna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Archer's best efforts.
Archer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fiachna!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Archer trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T10#
Archer content to control rather than advance.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?#T11#
Archer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Archer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fiachna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Archer has managed to get both his arms back between Fiachna's legs - danger averted.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T12#
Archer won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here.
Archer trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself. #T13##SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Archer postures up. #T14#
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiachna is trying to keep Archer in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Able Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bots de Garra 125
Date: Feb 14, 2024

193 cm
26 yrs
245 lbs

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 26 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 65 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Schaubi forces Archer back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Schaubi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Archer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Archer forces his way into half guard.
Schaubi wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schaubi looking to control. #T1#
Schaubi wants to sweep but no luck.
Schaubi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Schaubi wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is keeping the position.#T2#
Archer postures up.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Schaubi is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Schaubi working a defensive guard here.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T3#
Schaubi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Schaubi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Archer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Schaubi is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Schaubi wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard. #T5#
Schaubi wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard.
Schaubi wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Archer is taking a breather. Schaubi 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.
Schaubi is trying to control but can't. #T6#
Schaubi wants to sweep but Archer has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (3) Archer
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.
Schaubi tries to buck Archer off but Archer is having none of it.
Schaubi is working hard here to advance position.
Archer taking a breather here.
Schaubi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Archer is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (0) vs (5) Archer#T7#
Archer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schaubi is looking to escape. #T8#
Archer content just to control the position here.
Schaubi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Schaubi tries to reverse the position but Archer maintains control.
Schaubi tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Archer fails to move to back control.
Archer wants to control the pace but Schaubi is squirming around nicely.
Schaubi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (0) vs (8) Archer#T10#
Schaubi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Archer.
Archer is hanging on to Schaubi's back as he tries to escape.
Schaubi breaks Archer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (8) Archer
Schaubi stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Schaubi trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T11#
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schaubi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T12#
Schaubi controlling from the top position.
Archer controls Schaubi momentarily but Schaubi frees himself. #T13#
Schaubi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schaubi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schaubi advances to half guard.
Schaubi passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (8) Archer
Schaubi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T14#
Schaubi controlling his opponent.
Schaubi wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely.
Archer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi trying to control but Archer is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 8 to 5.
A relieved looking Able Archer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Abu Schaubi was interviewed post fight and said 'Gawld dawg'.

Event: Bots de Garra 124
Date: Feb 11, 2024

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

178 cm
27 yrs
167 lbs

Gean

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 65 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Mean Gean!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Archer stuffs the takedown.
Gean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Archer tries for a takedown but Gean manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Gean has picked Archer up - he's going for a ride! Gean dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Gean
Archer won't allow Gean to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Archer is defending against the submission attempts here by Gean.
Gean is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Archer is holding on to half guard well.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Archer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gean. #SUB2#
Gean seems to be working for a kimura but Archer defends the submission attempt.
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#
Gean is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Archer sees it coming and defends easily.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Gean has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Gean is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer trying to control but Gean postures up. #SUB2#
Gean 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.
Gean tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it. #T3#
Gean frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Gean
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Archer 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.
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gean is working away from the top position though.
Gean is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gean looking to pass the guard.
Archer 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: Archer (2) vs (5) Gean
Gean is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Archer stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gean manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Gean trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Archer content to stall in guard here.
Gean wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard. #T5#
Gean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer controlling the action here.
Gean tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Archer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (5) Gean
Gean regains half guard.#T6#
Gean wants to get back to full guard.
Archer is controlling the pace.
Gean wants to get back to full guard.
Gean is not content to let Archer control the position.
Gean tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Gean regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Archer trying to control but Gean is working from the bottom.
Gean controlling Archer's posture.
Archer preventing the sweep.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gean 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.
Gean is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Gean trying to control the position.
Archer preventing the sweep.
Archer wants to control from the top but Gean keeps moving.
Gean looking for a sweep. Not yet Gean, not yet.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T9#
Gean wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Gean pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Gean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer is stalling in the full guard.
Gean is looking to sweep but instead, Archer has passed into half guard. #T10#
Gean is controlling Archer's trapped leg to prevent Archer from advancing to side control.
Gean is looking to improve his position.
Gean trying to get back to full guard but Archer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (5) Gean
Archer tries to control but Gean wriggling away.
Gean is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Gean regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gean looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Archer pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (5) Gean
Archer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gean manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Archer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gean wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Gean tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Gean wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gean wants to get back to full guard.
Archer is thwarting Gean's attempts to control the position.
Archer is looking to advance position but Gean won't allow it.
Gean wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Gean gets back to full guard.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gean is keeping the position for now.
Gean is adopting a defensive guard.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Gean.
Gean is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gean keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer is really struggling to control Gean but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T14#
Archer won't allow Gean to sweep him here.
Archer slips nicely into half guard.
Gean wants to get back to full guard.
Archer controlling the pace.
Gean is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
Able Archer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bots de Garra 123
Date: Feb 07, 2024

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

187 cm
32 yrs
216 lbs

Fiachna

Event: Bots de Garra 122
Date: Feb 04, 2024

178 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

Kamenev

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 34 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 63 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kamenev gets a double leg takedown into Archer's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Archer
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev is looking to pass into half guard but Archer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Archer is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (2) Archer
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kamenev pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev controlling Archer's posture. #T1#
Archer trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Archer preventing the sweep. #T2#
Kamenev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev trying to control the position.
Kamenev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Kamenev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Archer postures up. #T4#
Kamenev seems keen to control Archer's posture.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Archer wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamenev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (4) vs (2) Archer
Archer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
Archer keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass. #T6#
Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Archer is trying to keep Kamenev in close. #T7#
Kamenev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Kamenev is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Archer pulls Kamenev in close to his closed guard and prevents Kamenev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kamenev content to stall in guard here.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Archer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (7) vs (2) Archer#T9#
Archer prevents Kamenev from moving into mount.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer manages to get back to half guard.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Kamenev is really struggling to control Archer but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T10#
Kamenev controlling the pace.
Kamenev passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (10) vs (2) Archer
Archer is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Archer prevents Kamenev from taking his back.
Kamenev tries to control but Archer wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12#
Archer is trying to escape the mount.
Archer wants to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.
Kamenev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Archer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kamenev controlling from the full mount.
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action.
Archer reaches up to try and control the position but Kamenev seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Archer rolls and tries to escape and now Kamenev has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (13) vs (2) Archer#T14#
Archer tries to roll but Kamenev sticks to his back.
Kamenev 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.
Archer trying to control the hands but Kamenev breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kamenev has the hooks in. Archer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Our winner, Ivan Kamenev, 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.

Event: Bots de Garra 121
Date: Jan 31, 2024

195 cm
34 yrs
225 lbs

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

Bandito

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 21 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 62 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

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.
Archer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Archer tries to clinch #TD#
and Bandito counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bandito.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer managing to control the position.
Archer trying to control the position. #T1#
Bandito trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is adopting a defensive guard.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Bandito is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer pulls Bandito in close to his closed guard and prevents Bandito from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Archer keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Archer is trying to keep Bandito in close. #T4#
Bandito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bandito postures up. #T5#
Bandito trying to move into half guard but instead Archer has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (2) Archer
Bandito trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Archer 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito'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.
Bandito trying to control the position. #T6#
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer won't allow Bandito to sweep him here.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard. #T7#
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandito working a defensive guard here.
Bandito is pulling down on Archer's head. It's preventing any offense from Archer, at least for the moment.
Archer is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandito is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (4) vs (2) Archer
Archer is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
Bandito looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Archer wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito advances to half guard.
Bandito is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (7) vs (2) Archer
Bandito controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Bandito jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Archer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Archer and Bandito has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T11##SUB#
Bandito tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandito has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandito tries to advance to mount but Archer instead regains half guard.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Bandito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Bandito trying to control the pace.
Archer is looking to control Bandito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Archer is in trouble now - Bandito has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (10) vs (2) Archer#T13#
Archer tries to lock up and control but Bandito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Archer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bandito.
Bandito pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Archer tries to lock up and control but Bandito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bandito tries to control but Archer wriggling away.
Archer wants to control but Bandito is having none of it.#T14#
Archer is working to get back to half guard.
Archer has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Bandito's lack of action.
Archer is positioning himself well to prevent Bandito advancing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer is pressing down on Bandito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Enamorado Bandito thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bots de Garra 120
Date: Jan 28, 2024

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

183 cm
34 yrs
168 lbs

Alvarez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 61 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 15 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

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.
Archer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez feints the counter takedown.
Archer tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Archer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvarez pinned against the ropes. Alvarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alvarez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Archer with that takedown attempt.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Archer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Able Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Archer doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Archer instigates a clinch.
Archer is working for takedown but Alvarez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Archer has been working on his balance at Jed's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Alvarez.#TD2#
Alvarez lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet. #T2#
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Archer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Archer is trying to keep Alvarez in close. #T3#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Alvarez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Archer 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.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully. #T5#
Archer has Alvarez pulled in close to control his posture.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Archer is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Archer is adopting a defensive guard.#T6#
Archer 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.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alvarez 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.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
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.#T7#
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Alvarez passes Archer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alvarez prevents Archer from improving his position.
Alvarez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer is trying to control but Alvarez passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Alvarez#T9#
Archer is looking for a sweep.
Archer being controlled for a moment.
Archer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T10#
Alvarez stalling.
Alvarez is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Archer keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass. #T11#
Alvarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
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.
Alvarez wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Archer has a hand on Alvarez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Alvarez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (8) Alvarez#T12#
Alvarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Archer wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez controlling from the full mount.
Archer is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Alvarez looking to control but Archer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Archer tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Alvarez controlling the pace for now.
Archer is looking to get 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!
Alvarez wins on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Tyler Alvarez 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.

Event: Bots de Garra 119
Date: Jan 24, 2024

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

185 cm
34 yrs
190 lbs

Event: Bots de Garra 118
Date: Jan 21, 2024

178 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

Kamenev

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 32 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 60 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Archer shoots for a double leg takedown but Kamenev sprawls well. He's pushed Archer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Kamenev clinches up with Archer and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Kamenev pulls guard successfully.
Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet.
Kamenev controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet. #T1#
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
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.
Kamenev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Archer is trying to control the position but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T2#
Kamenev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Archer keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass.
Kamenev trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T3#
Archer trying to control the position.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is trying to control the position but Kamenev postures up. #T4#
Kamenev passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Archer wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Kamenev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Archer is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Archer is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamenev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Archer is pulling down on Kamenev's head. It's preventing any offense from Kamenev, at least for the moment.#T6#
Kamenev trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer working a defensive guard but Kamenev passes into half guard. #T7#
Archer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Archer trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev stalling.
Kamenev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Archer reverses the position - he's now on top in Kamenev's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (2) Archer#T8#
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Archer trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev is trying to keep Archer in close. #T9#
Archer won't allow Kamenev to sweep him here.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kamenev pulls Archer in to control the position.
Archer controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Archer 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.#T10#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamenev wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Archer passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Archer stalling away here and it's allowed Kamenev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Archer is fighting to break Kamenev's control of his arms but Kamenev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Archer trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T12#
Archer preventing the sweep.
Archer trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev working a defensive guard here.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard. #T13#
Kamenev 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.
Archer stays in close to Kamenev's body and controls the position.
Archer is continuing to stall.
Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T14#
Kamenev is trying to keep Archer in close.
Archer stands and throws Kamenev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (2) vs (5) Archer
Archer wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer wants to control for a moment but Kamenev uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Able Archer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bots de Garra 117
Date: Jan 17, 2024

185 cm
34 yrs
190 lbs

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 27 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 59 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Archer pushes Sulvar up against the ropes in a clinch.
Archer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sulvar prevents it.
Sulvar stops a takedown attempt from Archer.
Archer wants to take the fight to the mat but Sulvar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tres Sulvar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Able Archer.
Sulvar wants a takedown but no success here.
Archer's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Archer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Archer can't get the takedown.
Archer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sulvar fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Archer drives through and clinches with Sulvar against the ropes.
Sulvar is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Archer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer wants to take the fight to the mat but Sulvar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar looking for a takedown.
Sulvar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Archer is defending well.
Sulvar tries to score a body lock takedown but Archer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Archer is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Sulvar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sulvar gets underhooks to prevent Archer's takedown attempt. #T1#
Sulvar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Archer stops a takedown attempt from Sulvar.
Archer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sulvar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sulvar tries for a takedown but Archer manages to get underhooks.
Sulvar is pressed up against the ropes. Archer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sulvar down to the mat. Sulvar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sulvar or perhaps it was just good defense by Archer, which made it look bad.
Archer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sulvar is fending him off so far but Archer persists. Nope, Sulvar circles away and we're back to standing.
Sulvar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sulvar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sulvar misses with a takedown attempt - Archer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Archer as Sulvar shoots in.
Sulvar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archer but Archer pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Sulvar dives in and scores a takedown into Archer's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Archer
Sulvar won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Sulvar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Archer is controlling Sulvar's posture.#T3#
Archer looking to control.
Archer is pulling down on Sulvar's head to control his posture.
Sulvar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Archer wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment.
Archer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Archer wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer is still trying to improve position.
Sulvar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Archer is pulling down on Sulvar's head to control his posture. #T5#
Sulvar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Archer has his hands on Sulvar's head, controlling 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.
Archer looking to control. #T6#
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer looking to control.
Sulvar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Archer has Sulvar pulled in close to control his posture.
Sulvar postures up.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Archer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sulvar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (0) Archer
Archer is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Sulvar has control of an arm but Archer manages to advance to Sulvar's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (5) vs (4) Archer
Archer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Archer tries to keep control of the position but Sulvar is staying busy.
Archer is riding his opponent, not letting Sulvar buck him off. #T9#
Sulvar is in bad spot here.
Sulvar turns into Archer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (7) vs (4) Archer
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Archer working a defensive guard here. #T10#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Archer looking to control.
Sulvar 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.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Archer wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sulvar trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
Archer wants to control but Sulvar passes easily into half guard.
Sulvar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Sulvar working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Archer's thigh. Archer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
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.
Sulvar preventing the sweep.
Archer looking to control. #T14#
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Tres Sulvar retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Tres Sulvar 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.

Event: Bots de Garra 116
Date: Jan 14, 2024

178 cm
34 yrs
188 lbs

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

Petersen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 58 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 59 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petersen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Archer
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen'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.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Archer for as long as he can get away with.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well. #T1#
Petersen trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Archer desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Petersen is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now. #SUB#
Petersen looking for a submission but Archer manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petersen trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Archer#T4#
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
Archer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (2) vs (5) Archer
Archer controlling the position.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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.
Petersen is not content to let Archer control the position. #T5#
Petersen keeping his opponent close.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Petersen is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it.
Petersen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T6#
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen is trying to control but Archer manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (2) vs (8) Archer
Petersen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer controlling from mount.
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Archer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Petersen has worked his arm free - good work by Petersen!
Petersen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (2) vs (10) Archer
Petersen is working to get back to half guard.
Petersen tries to control Archer's body but Archer pushes him off. Petersen squirms to his side and now Archer has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (2) vs (13) Archer#T8#
Petersen staying busy and making it hard for Archer to control.
Petersen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Petersen tries to escape but Archer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Archer is trying to stick to Petersen's back but Petersen is turning into Archer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Archer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Petersen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (13) Archer
Archer keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen controlling from the top position. #T9#
Petersen continues to stall.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Archer has Petersen pulled in close to control his posture.
Archer is continuing to stall.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #T11#
Petersen advances to half guard.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petersen is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Petersen is just content to waste time from the top position. Archer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersen pushing down on Archer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Archer is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Archer is not content to let Petersen control the position.#T14#
Archer trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 13 to 4.
A victorious Able Archer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Conald Petersen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'.

Event: Bots de Garra 115
Date: Jan 10, 2024

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

178 cm
43 yrs
186 lbs

Nickal

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 59 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 41 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nickal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Archer is trying to defend but Nickal 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: Archer (0) vs (2) Nickal
Archer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nickal is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Nickal is looking for a kimura here.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Nickal is looking to stall in half guard but Archer is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Nickal taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Able Archer!
A relieved looking Able Archer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bots de Garra 114
Date: Jan 07, 2024

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
30 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 59 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 39 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Toehold feints and as Archer raises his hands in defense, Toehold changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Toehold
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Archer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Archer trying to control the position here.
Archer keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Toehold is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Archer 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: Archer (2) vs (2) Toehold
Archer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Archer stalling.
Archer trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard but Archer has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Archer trying to control but Toehold is having none of it.
Archer controlling from the full mount.
Archer moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (2) Toehold#T5#
Toehold rolls, trying to escape but Archer keeps control of the position.
Archer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Toehold fending off the submission attempt from Archer. #T6#
Toehold just trying to survive but Archer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Toehold tries to escape the position.
Archer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T7#
Toehold is trying to break free.
Toehold is still trying to improve position.
Archer not allowing Toehold to control his hands.
Toehold tries to escape the position. #T8#
Archer gets his hands free as Toehold looks to control.
Archer controlling the position well here. Toehold rolled but Archer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #SUB#
Toehold is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T9#
Archer 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.
Archer trying to control momentarily.
Good control from Archer.#T10#
Archer'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.
Archer is hanging on to Toehold's back as he tries to escape.
Archer biding his time, looking for the opening.
A lull in the action here. #T11#
Archer has good solid back control here.
Archer controlling well, preventing Toehold from escaping the position. #T12#
Archer tries to keep control of the position but Toehold is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Archer tries to keep control of the position but Toehold is staying busy.
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.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T13#
Toehold trying to control the hands but Archer won't let him.
Archer controlling from the back.#T14#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Archer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Archer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Toehold right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Able Archer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bots de Garra 113
Date: Jan 03, 2024

168 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

193 cm
26 yrs
245 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 59 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 20 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Archer doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Schaubi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schaubi. #TD2#
Schaubi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Schaubi is trying to keep Archer in close.
Schaubi wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Archer wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet. #T2##SUB2#
Schaubi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Archer has passed into half guard!
Schaubi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Schaubi is trying to control but can't.
Schaubi is looking to improve his position.
Schaubi is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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#
Archer is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Schaubi keeping hold of Archer's head, controlling as best he can.
Schaubi tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Archer performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Schaubi is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schaubi avoid being mounted?
Schaubi keeping hold of Archer's head, controlling as best he can.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Schaubi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Schaubi tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Schaubi is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard.
Schaubi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Archer trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom. #T6#
Archer is fighting to break Schaubi's control of his arms but Schaubi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Archer is stalling in the full guard.
Schaubi 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.
Schaubi is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Archer being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Archer avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T8#
Schaubi wants to control the position but Archer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Schaubi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9##SUB2#
Schaubi is looking for a triangle but Archer pushes his legs off easily.
Schaubi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Schaubi controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself. #T10#
Schaubi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Schaubi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Archer uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (3) vs (0) Schaubi#T11#
Schaubi is trying to get back to half guard.
Archer slows the pace down. #T12#
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schaubi keeps working.
Schaubi is looking for a sweep.
Archer trying to control the position but Schaubi is working away.
Archer happy to just control the position for now.
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.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schaubi keeps working. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Schaubi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Archer controlling the position.
Archer wants to control but Schaubi is keeping him busy. #T14#
Schaubi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schaubi trying to get back to full guard but Archer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (6) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
After winning the bout, Able Archer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Abu Schaubi had this to say: 'Gawld dawg'.

Event: Bots de Garra 112
Date: Dec 31, 2023

168 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

185 cm
37 yrs
201 lbs

Diesel

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 59 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 100 wins and 62 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Archer shoots in looking for a takedown. Diesel tries to sprawl out of it but Archer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Diesel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Archer darts in looking for a takedown but Diesel gets double underhooks and turns Archer into the ropes.
Archer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diesel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Archer 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Able Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Diesel lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Diesel
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Archer wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Archer looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Archer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills 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.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel 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.
Archer 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.
Diesel advances to half guard. #T3#
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel is trying to control. Archer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Archer gets full guard.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel is stalling in the full guard.
Archer wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Archer keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Diesel wants to control but Archer passes easily into half guard.
Diesel keeping hold of Archer's head, controlling as best he can.
Archer is taking a breather. Diesel 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.#T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Diesel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diesel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Archer preventing the sweep.
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Diesel controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather. #T10#
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Diesel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Archer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diesel for as long as he can get away with.
Archer'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.#T11#
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Diesel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
Archer content to stall in guard here.
Diesel controlling Archer's posture.
Diesel is continuing to stall.#T13#
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Diesel looking to control.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Archer wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Archer gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Archer takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
A very excited looking Able Archer 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.

Event: Bots de Garra 111
Date: Dec 27, 2023

195 cm
35 yrs
255 lbs

168 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

Rolla

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 21 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 59 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Rolla shoots in and bounces Archer off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Archer
Rolla trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Rolla trying to move into half guard but instead Archer has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (2) Archer
Rolla 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 Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer 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. #SUB#
Rolla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Archer has picked Rolla up and slammed him! Rolla can't keep hold of the triangle and Archer manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (5) Archer
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Rolla is trying to work for a sweep but Archer has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (2) vs (7) Archer
Archer controlling the pace for now.
Archer manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rolla to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (2) vs (10) Archer
I really don't envy Rolla right now.
Rolla 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.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Rolla rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rolla trying to get back to full guard but Archer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (13) Archer
Archer controlling the position easily from mount.
Rolla is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Rolla gets back to half guard.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rolla 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.
Archer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rolla's guard.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Archer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Archer's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (6) vs (13) Archer
Rolla is trying to control but Archer is trying to escape here - he's now mounted. #T4#
Rolla pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rolla trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (9) vs (13) Archer
Archer wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Rolla has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Rolla looking to break Archer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Archer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rolla will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Rolla working for a choke but Archer is defending well. #SUB#
Rolla working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T5##SUB#
Rolla working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Archer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Rolla patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Rolla is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Archer is defending well though. Rolla let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Archer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T6##SUB#
Rolla is looking for the choke from the back position but Archer is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Archer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Archer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Rolla looking for the RNC.
Archer trying to control the action but Rolla just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Rolla looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Archer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rolla. #T7##SUB#
Rolla working for the choke.
Archer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rolla.
Rolla controlling well, preventing Archer from escaping the position.
Archer is keeping busy. #SUB#
Rolla 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, Archer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Rolla looking for the RNC. #T8##SUB#
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Archer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Rolla tightening his grip on Archer, looking for the choke.
Archer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for a rear naked choke here but Archer reverses the position brilliantly into Rolla's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (9) vs (15) Archer
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Archer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (9) vs (18) Archer
Rolla is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Archer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rolla gets back to half guard.
Rolla tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Rolla is defending well.
Archer content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Rolla tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
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.
Archer controlling the pace.
Rolla trying to get back to full guard but Archer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (9) vs (21) Archer
Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rolla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (9) vs (24) Archer#T11#
Archer is hanging on to Rolla's back as he tries to escape.
Archer is trying to stick to Rolla's back but Rolla is turning into Archer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Archer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rolla.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (11) vs (24) Archer
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Archer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Archer is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (11) vs (26) Archer
Archer trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Archer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (11) vs (29) Archer
Rolla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T12#
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Rolla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Archer preventing the sweep.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Archer has passed into half guard.
Archer prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Rolla has a hand on Archer's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Archer takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (11) vs (32) Archer
Archer controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Rolla working to try and regain half guard.
Rolla is trying to reverse the position but instead Archer has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (11) vs (35) Archer
Archer struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rolla tries to roll but Archer sticks to his back.
What can Rolla do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rolla tries to roll but Archer sticks to his back. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 35 to 11.
A victorious Able Archer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bots de Garra 110
Date: Dec 24, 2023

193 cm
25 yrs
245 lbs

168 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 18 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 58 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Schaubi has managed to clinch. #TD#
Schaubi jumps guard.
Schaubi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schaubi pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi 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.#T1#
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schaubi working a defensive guard but Archer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (3) Archer
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Schaubi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Archer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Schaubi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Schaubi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A control attempt from Schaubi but he's now mounted!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (0) vs (5) Archer
Schaubi tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Archer content just to control the position here. #T3#
Schaubi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schaubi tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Schaubi is squirming around, avoiding Archer's attempts to control the action.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Schaubi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Archer looking to control but Schaubi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Archer seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Schaubi is holding on tight. #T5#
Schaubi wants to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Archer tries to control but Schaubi wriggling away.
Archer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Schaubi is trying desperately to improve position.
Schaubi is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Archer trying to control but Schaubi is having none of it.
Archer controlling his opponent. #T7#
Archer trying to control but Schaubi is having none of it.
Schaubi tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
Schaubi has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Archer's lack of action.
Schaubi controlling the position well. #T8#
Archer prevents Schaubi from improving his position.
Schaubi trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up. #SUB#
Schaubi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Archer controlling the pace.
Schaubi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Schaubi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T10#
Archer trying to control the pace.
Schaubi is not content to let Archer control the position.
Schaubi wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schaubi is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard. #T11#
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schaubi gets full guard.
Schaubi 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: Schaubi (2) vs (5) Archer
Schaubi is taking a breather. Archer 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.#T12#
Schaubi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Archer is not content to let Schaubi control the position.
Archer wants to control but Schaubi passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (5) Archer#T13#
Schaubi tries to move to mount but Archer blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Schaubi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schaubi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Archer is not content to let Schaubi control the position. #T14#
Schaubi tries to move to mount but Archer blocks the move with his legs.
Archer is looking to regain half guard here but Schaubi keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Schaubi gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
An intense looking Abu Schaubi took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'.

Event: Bots de Garra 109
Date: Dec 20, 2023

185 cm
34 yrs
190 lbs

168 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 25 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 57 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sulvar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Archer to the mat! Archer manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Archer
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.
Sulvar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.
Sulvar controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Archer holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard.
Archer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Archer looking to control. #T2#
Sulvar trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Sulvar 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.
Archer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Archer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Archer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Archer wants to hit a sweep here but Sulvar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Archer there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (0) Archer#T4#
Archer is desperately trying to improve his position but Sulvar has a good base and remains in mount.
Sulvar wants to control the action but instead Archer gets a body lock and reverses into Sulvar's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (5) vs (2) Archer
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5#
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sulvar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Archer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (7) vs (2) Archer#T6#
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Sulvar is looking to pass into half guard but Archer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Archer is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (7) vs (4) Archer
Archer is stalling in the full guard.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Sulvar trying to control the position here.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (9) vs (4) Archer#T8#
Archer 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.
Archer is controlling Sulvar's posture.
Archer is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up.
Archer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (9) vs (6) Archer
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Sulvar controlling Archer's posture.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard. #T10#
Archer trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Archer is looking to pass into half guard but Sulvar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sulvar is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (11) vs (6) Archer
Archer controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Sulvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Archer controlling Sulvar's posture. #T11#
Sulvar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T12#
Archer is adopting a defensive guard.
Sulvar stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (14) vs (6) Archer
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.
Sulvar trying to control the position but Archer is working away. #T13#
Archer is looking to regain half guard here but Sulvar keeps moving and retains side control.
Sulvar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Archer wants to control but Sulvar postures up.#T14#
Archer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sulvar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sulvar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Archer's legs.
Sulvar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sulvar trying to control the position but Archer is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
A victorious Tres Sulvar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bots de Garra 108
Date: Dec 17, 2023

168 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

202 cm
37 yrs
265 lbs

Camara

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 57 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 27 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

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.
Archer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Archer defends it well.
Able Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Archer closes the distance and pushes Camara back into the ropes.
Camara can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Camara is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Archer can't fight it off and eventually Camara manages to take the fight to the floor. Archer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Camara
Archer 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.
Camara wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Archer holds on and takes a little breather.
Camara controlling from the top position.
Camara is looking to advance position but Archer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (2) Camara
Archer prevents Camara from getting the reversal.#T2#
Archer wants to control the pace but Camara is squirming around nicely.
Camara wants to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Camara is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Archer wants to take Camara's back here but Camara is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Camara tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camara tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camara is looking to improve his position but Archer isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Archer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camara has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Archer's lack of action.
Camara controlling the position well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T5#
Camara wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Camara is still trying to improve position.
Archer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working. #T6#
Archer controlling the action here.
Camara wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Archer controlling the action here.
Camara is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard. #T7#
Camara is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Archer jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (7) vs (2) Camara
Archer takes a little break here. Camara wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Camara 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.
Archer trying to control the position but Camara is working away. #T8#
Archer working away.
Archer works to advance to full mount. Camara defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (9) vs (2) Camara
Archer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Camara is looking to escape.
Camara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T9#
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Archer looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Archer looking to control but Camara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Camara is working to get back to half guard.
Archer tries to control but Camara wriggling away. #T11#
Camara tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
Archer prevents Camara from getting the reversal.
Archer trying to control but Camara is having none of it.
Camara is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara wants to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Camara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T13#
Camara holds of for dear life.
Camara is trying to escape the mount.
Camara is squirming around, avoiding Archer's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Camara is just holding on here. Archer manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (12) vs (2) Camara
Archer keeps control of the position as Camara tries to break free.
Camara trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer wants to control the position but Camara frees himself and scrambles - Archer manages to regain control in side control.
Archer trying to control the position but Camara is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
An out of breath Able Archer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bots de Garra 106
Date: Dec 10, 2023

180 cm
30 yrs
195 lbs

168 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

Laitila

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 29 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 57 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Laitila shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Laitila showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Laitila is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Laitila is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Archer has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Archer controlling Laitila's posture.
Archer is continuing to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila passes Archer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laitila working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Archer's thigh. Archer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Laitila controls from within his opponent's guard.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #T3#
Laitila preventing the sweep.
Laitila pushing down on Archer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laitila wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Laitila is very close to passing his half guard.
Laitila is just content to waste time from the top position. Archer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Laitila content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laitila is one step ahead there.
Laitila trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #T5#
Archer controls Laitila momentarily but Laitila frees himself.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Archer looking to control.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Archer working a defensive guard here.
Laitila slips nicely into half guard.
Archer is not content to let Laitila control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laitila is taking a breather. Archer 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.#T7#
Laitila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Archer wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well. #SUB#
Laitila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Archer sees it coming and defends easily.
Archer wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well. #T8#
Archer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T9#
Laitila is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Archer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laitila is looking to advance position but Archer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (2) vs (4) Archer
Laitila working to try and regain half guard. #T10#
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laitila tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Archer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laitila tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away. #T11#
Archer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laitila wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laitila is trying to escape the mount. #T12#
Laitila tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
Laitila wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (2) vs (7) Archer
Laitila is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Archer wants to control but Laitila is keeping busy.
Laitila manages to reverse the position and now he's in Archer's guard. Nice work there by Laitila.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (7) Archer
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Laitila trying to move into half guard but instead Archer has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (9) Archer
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Laitila being controlled here, momentarily.
Laitila controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Archer passes Laitila's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T14#
Laitila wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Laitila trying to get back to full guard but Archer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (4) vs (12) Archer
Laitila is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer controlling from the full mount.
Laitila tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 12 to 4.
Able Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bots de Garra 105
Date: Dec 08, 2023

166 cm
46 yrs
151 lbs

168 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 125 wins and 74 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 56 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Archer tries to avoid it but Pavlov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Archer to the ground. Archer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Archer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer wants to control the position but Pavlov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavlov 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#
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Pavlov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Pavlov is stalling here. Archer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pavlov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Archer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Archer
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Archer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Archer tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it. #SUB2#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pavlov defends it well.
Pavlov wants to control but Archer is keeping busy. #T3#
Pavlov is doing well to control the position and prevent Archer from advancing to side control.
Archer wants to take a breather but Pavlov is having none of it.
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.
Pavlov trying to get back to full guard but Archer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (2) vs (7) Archer
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov can't escape the position.
Pavlov tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Archer looking to control but Pavlov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
Pavlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Archer trying to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov is wriggling around trying to escape. #T5#
Pavlov wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Pavlov has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (2) vs (10) Archer
Will Archer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Archer keeps control of the position as Pavlov tries to break free.
Pavlov turns into Archer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (10) Archer
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer looking to control. #T6#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Archer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer trying to control the position. #T8#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Archer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Archer 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.#T9#
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Pavlov stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (10) Archer
Pavlov trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Archer denies him. #T10#
Archer is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Archer!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (9) vs (10) Archer
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Archer is holding on tight.
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (12) vs (10) Archer
Archer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pavlov'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.#T11#
Pavlov avoiding Archer 's attempts to control his hands.
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Archer.
Further stalling from Pavlov.
Archer rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
Archer staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control. #T12#
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Archer.
Archer is keeping busy.
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pavlov has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Pavlov looking for the choke from the back. #T13#
Pavlov has the hooks in. Archer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pavlov controls the position.
Archer just trying to survive but Pavlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pavlov not allowing Archer to control his hands.
I would not like to be Archer right now. #T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
Archer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (12) Archer
Archer preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is controlling Archer's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Pavlov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
Matvey Pavlov made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '200 grappling matches. Two-hundred. Wow. Thank you to all my fans over the years. Multiple titles & accomplishments. To much wear & tear has worn me down. Just remember if Sambo was easy they'd call it Jiu-Jitsu.'.

Event: Bots de Garra 103
Date: Dec 03, 2023

168 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

180 cm
33 yrs
203 lbs

Vernon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 55 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vernon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Archer trying to control but Vernon postures up. #T1#
Vernon is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Archer trying to control here.
Vernon passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Vernon
Archer 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#
Archer keeps Vernon under control for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon trying to control the position but Archer is working away.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vernon has knee on belly momentarily but Archer bucks him off and regains half guard. #T3#
Vernon trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away.
Vernon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Archer trying to control the position.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Vernon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (8) Vernon
Archer is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Archer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vernon trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is trying to control Vernon's posture but Vernon avoids it. #T5#
Archer tries to buck Vernon off but Vernon is having none of it.
Vernon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Archer's legs.
Archer is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Archer is looking to regain half guard here but Vernon keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vernon wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Vernon swings around for an armbar but Archer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vernon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (8) Vernon
Vernon wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Vernon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer preventing the sweep.
Vernon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Archer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vernon trying to control here.
Archer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vernon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Vernon is holding on to half guard well.
Archer prevents Vernon from improving his 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.
Archer works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (8) Vernon
Vernon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (8) Vernon
Vernon is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T9#
Archer trying to control.
Vernon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Archer tries to keep control of the position but Vernon is staying busy.
Vernon tries to escape the position.
Vernon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Vernon turns into Archer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (10) Vernon
Archer keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Vernon is very close to passing his half guard.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Archer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T11#
Vernon works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (13) Vernon
Vernon wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vernon avoids the attempt from Archer to control.#T12#
Archer is trying to escape the mount but Vernon keeps good control and instead manages to take Archer's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (16) Vernon
Vernon is looking to control Archer but Archer is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Vernon 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. #SUB2#
Vernon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vernon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Archer right now. #T13##SUB2#
Vernon is looking for the choke from the back position but Archer is controlling his hands well.
Vernon trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Vernon is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Vernon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Archer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Vernon controls the position.
Archer staying busy and making it hard for Vernon to control. #T14##SUB2#
Vernon tightening his grip on Archer, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Archer 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 Vernon gets his way!
Vernon trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Archer right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 16 to 8.
After winning the bout, Isaac Vernon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bots de Garra 101
Date: Nov 29, 2023

168 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

188 cm
25 yrs
183 lbs

Mesquita

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 54 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Archer sprawls well. Archer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
Archer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mesquita.#TD2#
Mesquita scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Archer (0) vs (4) Mesquita
Archer stops Mesquita from passing to mount.
Mesquita keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Archer is defending well.
Mesquita staying calm.#T1#
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working. #SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Archer is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Archer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Archer 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.
Mesquita wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Mesquita moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Archer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Archer manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mesquita. #T3#
Archer has Mesquita pulled in close to control his posture.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
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.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita being controlled here momentarily.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T5#
Archer is pulling down on Mesquita's head to control his posture.
Mesquita sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Archer keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Archer's guard. #T6#
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Mesquita trying to mount his opponent but Archer defends it.
Archer is looking to control Mesquita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Archer manages to get to full guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mesquita looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Archer wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well. #SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Archer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mesquita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well. #T8#
Archer is looking to get back to full guard here but Mesquita has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (7) Mesquita
Mesquita in the domination position with Archer hanging on.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Archer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mesquita wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mesquita tries to move into full mount but can't pass Archer's legs. #T9#
Archer is looking for a sweep.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mesquita goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Archer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mesquita but great work by Archer.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (7) Mesquita
Mesquita sneaks back into half guard.
Archer trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it. #T10#
Archer prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mesquita manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Archer stays in close to Mesquita's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Archer passes into half guard.
Archer is keen to just control but Mesquita is a slippery customer.#T11#
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Archer is taking a breather. Mesquita says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mesquita has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well. #T12##SUB2#
Mesquita actively working from the bottom here.
Archer is looking to advance position but Mesquita won't allow it.
Mesquita manages to get to full guard. #T13#
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Mesquita looking to control. #T14#
Archer content to stall in guard here.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Mesquita has Archer pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita wins on points by 7 to 4.

Event: Bots de Garra 100
Date: Nov 26, 2023

168 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

195 cm
35 yrs
255 lbs

Rolla

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 53 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rolla throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Archer was covering up waiting for the punch and Rolla finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Rolla trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Archer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Rolla
Archer won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (4) Rolla
Archer keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer 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: Archer (4) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well. #T1#
Rolla gets full guard.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Archer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Archer is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (6) Rolla
Archer preventing the sweep. #T2#
Archer wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Archer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (8) Rolla
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The 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.
Rolla is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Rolla has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Rolla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Archer sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
Rolla uses his free foot to push down on Archer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Archer.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (6) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but instead Archer manages to regain half guard.
Rolla is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Rolla is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rolla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Archer's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Rolla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura here.
Rolla moves into full mount! Archer won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (6) vs (14) Rolla
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape. #T5#
Archer has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (6) vs (17) Rolla
Rolla tries to get the hooks in deep but Archer pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Rolla is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Rolla is persistently looking for the submission but Archer is defending it well.
Rolla not allowing Archer to control his hands. #SUB2#
Rolla working for the choke.
Our spies down at at LÃ©Crucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rolla trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rolla is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T6#
Rolla wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Rolla working for a choke but Archer is defending well. #SUB2#
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Archer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Archer wants to control his opponent's hands but Rolla gets his hands free. #T7#
Archer rolls, trying to escape but Rolla keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Archer fending off the submission attempt from Rolla.
Rolla not allowing Archer to control his hands. #SUB2#
Archer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rolla.
Will Rolla go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T8#
Rolla is not going to allow Archer to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Rolla working for the choke. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Archer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Archer for a finish. #SUB2#
Rolla is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rolla struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Rolla looking for the choke but no joy. #T9##SUB2#
Rolla looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Archer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Archer fending off the submission attempt from Rolla. #SUB2#
Archer showing good submission defense here. #T10#
Archer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rolla keeps control of the position as Archer tries to break free. #SUB2#
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Archer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Archer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a choke. Archer gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Archer manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (17) Rolla#T11#
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Archer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (17) Rolla
Rolla can't escape the position. #T12#
Rolla regains half guard.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Archer jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (14) vs (17) Rolla
Rolla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rolla actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla is not content to let Archer control the position.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Archer is keen to just control but Rolla is a slippery customer.
Rolla moves into full guard.
Archer preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Archer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Archer has managed to get both his arms back between Rolla's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rolla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rolla looking for a guillotine here but Archer defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rolla wins on points by 17 to 14.

Event: Bots de Garra 98
Date: Nov 19, 2023

193 cm
25 yrs
245 lbs

168 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 14 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 52 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Schaubi has closed the distance and engaged Archer in a clinch. #TD#
Schaubi decides to pull guard.
Schaubi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Schaubi working a defensive guard here.
Schaubi wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schaubi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Archer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Archer is keen to just control but Schaubi is a slippery customer.
Schaubi is looking to improve his position.
Schaubi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Archer controlling the pace.
Schaubi tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Schaubi gets back to full guard.
Schaubi is pulling down on Archer's head to control his posture.
Schaubi 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: Schaubi (2) vs (0) Archer
Schaubi is trying to control. Archer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schaubi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Schaubi is trying to work for a kimura but Archer is defending well.
Schaubi works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (0) Archer
Schaubi wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #T4#
Archer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Schaubi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schaubi trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Schaubi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Archer!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (7) vs (0) Archer#T5#
Schaubi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape.
Archer tries to improve his position but instead Schaubi has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (10) vs (0) Archer
Schaubi controlling the position well here. Archer rolled but Schaubi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Schaubi'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.#T6#
Archer trying to control but not successfully.
Archer wants to escape the position.
Schaubi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Archer trying to control but not successfully. #T7#
Schaubi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Schaubi is controlling the position but Archer somehow manages to roll and ends up with half 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.
Schaubi prevents Archer from improving his position.
Schaubi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Schaubi wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Schaubi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schaubi trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schaubi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schaubi trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away. #T9#
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Schaubi wants to work for an arm triangle but Archer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Schaubi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Archer is staying active underneath Schaubi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Schaubi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Schaubi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Schaubi is trying to work for a kimura but Archer is defending well. #T11#
Archer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Archer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schaubi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (13) vs (0) Archer
Schaubi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Schaubi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Archer's legs. #T12#
Archer struggling a bit here.
Archer is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Archer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schaubi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schaubi working away.
Schaubi controlling from side mount. #T13#
Schaubi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Schaubi controls the position from side control.
Schaubi trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Archer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Archer sneaks back into half guard.
Schaubi wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer is looking for a sweep. Schaubi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Abu Schaubi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'.

Event: Bots de Garra 97
Date: Nov 17, 2023

168 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

166 cm
46 yrs
151 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 52 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 125 wins and 69 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Archer stuffs the takedown attempt from Pavlov. Pavlov gets slowly back to his feet.
Archer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Pavlov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Archer's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is fighting to break Archer's control of his arms but Archer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov 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.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer trying to control the position. #T1#
Pavlov trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Archer pulls Pavlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Pavlov trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to pass into half guard but Archer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Archer is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control.
Archer 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.
Pavlov pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.#T3#
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov controlling 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.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov has control of Archer's left arm, preventing Archer from doing any damage. #T4#
Archer trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Archer wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Archer stays in close to Pavlov's body and controls the position.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Pavlov working a defensive guard but Archer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Pavlov
Archer working away.
Pavlov regains half guard.
Archer prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6#
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily.
Archer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (2) Pavlov
Archer trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov wants to control but Archer postures up.
Pavlov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (10) vs (2) Pavlov#T7#
Archer controlling from mount.
Archer trying to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Archer is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov gets full guard.#T8#
Pavlov looking to control.
Archer preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Pavlov working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Pavlov is trying to keep Archer in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (10) vs (4) Pavlov
Archer being controlled here, momentarily.
Archer pulls Pavlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T10#
Archer working a defensive guard here.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.
Archer trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well. #T11#
Archer is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Archer reverses the position - he's now on top in Pavlov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (12) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Pavlov is trying to hold Archer in close to prevent damage but Archer has managed to pass into half guard. #T12#
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Archer is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well. #T13#
Pavlov gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Archer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T14##SUB#
Archer wants to work for an arm triangle but Pavlov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
After winning the bout, Able Archer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bots de Garra 94
Date: Nov 08, 2023

168 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
29 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 52 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 31 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Toehold shoots in looking for a takedown but Archer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toehold's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Toehold has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Toehold drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Archer (0) vs (4) Toehold
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Archer is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold working away.#T1#
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Toehold's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Toehold is controlling the pace.
Toehold is trying to control. Archer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Archer controlling the position well. #T2#
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Toehold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Archer is not content to let Toehold control the position.#T3#
Archer wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Archer!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (7) Toehold#T4#
Archer wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Archer 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: Archer (2) vs (7) Toehold
Archer 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. #T5#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer content to stall in guard here.
Toehold is pulling down on Archer's head to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Archer wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7#
Toehold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toehold has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Archer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (7) Toehold
Archer controlling from side mount. #T8#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Toehold is looking for a sweep.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Archer in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T10#
Toehold tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Archer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Archer trying to control the position but Toehold is working away.
Toehold is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Archer is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (7) vs (7) Toehold#T12#
Archer avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.
Archer controlling his opponent.
Toehold regains half guard.
Archer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are battling for position here. Toehold manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T13#
Archer 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.
Archer trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.#T14#
Archer wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Archer is heads and Toehold is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Archer takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
A very excited looking Able Archer 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.

Event: Bots de Garra 93
Date: Nov 05, 2023

180 cm
31 yrs
135 lbs

168 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

Esteves

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 39 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 51 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

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.#CL2#
Esteves tries to keep at a distance but Archer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Archer tries to score a body lock takedown but Esteves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Esteves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Archer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Esteves is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Esteves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Archer prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vartan Esteves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esteves is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Esteves tries to score a body lock takedown but Archer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Archer is pressed up against the ropes. Esteves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Archer down to the mat. Archer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Esteves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Archer.
Esteves attempts a counter takedown but Archer avoids it well and moves away.
Esteves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Esteves wants it to stay on the feet.
Esteves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Archer looking for a takedown.
Archer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Esteves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Esteves tries to score a body lock takedown but Archer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Archer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Esteves after a bit of a struggle.
Esteves prevents a takedown attempt there.
Archer is working for takedown but Esteves is calmly controlling the position for now.
Esteves stops a takedown attempt from Archer. #TD#
Esteves has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Archer is trying to keep an underhook but Esteves manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (0) Archer
Esteves is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Esteves is working hard here to advance position.
Archer is not content to let Esteves control the position.
Esteves tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
Esteves wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #T2#
Archer is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Esteves seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Archer is defending against the submission attempts here by Esteves. #SUB#
Esteves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Esteves wants to work for an arm triangle but Archer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Esteves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Archer!
Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (5) vs (0) Archer
Archer working to try and regain half guard.
Esteves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Esteves is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Archer is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (8) vs (0) Archer
Esteves gets his hands free as Archer looks to control.
Esteves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Archer showing good submission defense here.
Esteves is trying to stick to Archer's back but Archer is turning into Esteves. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Esteves's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (8) vs (2) Archer
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Esteves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Archer passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (8) vs (5) Archer
Esteves is looking to reverse the position.
Esteves is trying to work for a sweep but Archer has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (8) vs (7) Archer#T4#
Esteves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Archer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Esteves is looking to get to half guard.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Archer controlling the position easily from mount.
Archer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Esteves is looking to escape.
Esteves is looking to get to half guard.
Archer controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Esteves is looking to improve his position but Archer isn't that keen on the idea.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Esteves is just holding on here. Archer manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (8) vs (10) Archer
Esteves wants to escape the position.
Archer has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Esteves's body. #T7#
Esteves trying to control the hands but Archer breaks the grip.
Archer controlling from the back.
Esteves trying to control but not successfully.
Esteves is in bad spot here.
Esteves tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Archer controlling from mount.
Esteves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T8#
Archer is trying to take his opponent's back.
Esteves reaches up to try and control the position but Archer seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Esteves rolls and tries to escape and now Archer has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (8) vs (13) Archer
Esteves is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Archer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Archer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Esteves knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Esteves for a finish. #T9#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Archer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Esteves manages to reverse the position and now he's in Archer's guard. Nice work there by Esteves.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (10) vs (13) Archer
Esteves pushing down on Archer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Esteves maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Archer could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Esteves has cracked it and Archer is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Esteves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vartan Esteves!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vartan Esteves made sure he mentioned Silverback Sweatshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Bots de Garra 90
Date: Oct 25, 2023

168 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

155 cm
43 yrs
154 lbs

Tidd

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 51 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 27 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Tidd 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: Archer (0) vs (2) Tidd
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Tidd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tidd wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tidd is working away from the top position though.
Tidd content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Archer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tidd working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Archer's thigh. Archer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.#T1#
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tidd's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Tidd
Archer 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.
Tidd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Tidd is keeping the position.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Tidd.#T2#
Tidd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tidd wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
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.
Archer forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Tidd wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Archer seems content to control.
Tidd trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Archer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Archer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Tidd
Archer content just to control the position here.
Tidd slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.#T4#
Tidd gets full guard.
Tidd is adopting a defensive guard.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tidd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tidd wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Tidd trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Tidd keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Tidd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tidd has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Archer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (2) Tidd
Tidd trying to control but Archer flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (11) vs (2) Tidd#T6#
Archer controls the position.
Tidd is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Tidd right now.
Tidd trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Tidd right now.
What can Tidd do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Archer not allowing Tidd to control his hands. #T7#
Archer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB#
Archer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tidd knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tidd for a finish. #SUB#
Archer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tidd defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Archer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T8#
Archer has the hooks in. Tidd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tidd is still trying to improve position.
Archer just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tidd is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tidd is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tidd trying to control the hands but Archer won't let him. #T9#
Archer has the hooks in. Tidd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tidd wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Tidd wants to escape the position.
What can Tidd do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T10#
Archer has the hooks in. Tidd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tidd looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tidd tries to roll but Archer sticks to his back.
Tidd trying to control the hands but Archer breaks the grip.
Archer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Tidd is in bad spot here.
Archer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tidd doesn't escape. #T11#
Tidd is trying to break free.
Archer has good solid back control here.
Tidd is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tidd trying to control the hands but Archer breaks the grip. #T12#
Archer controls the position.
Archer'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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Archer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T13#
Archer just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Archer is not going to allow Tidd to sit and survive in this position.
Archer just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tidd wants to escape the position. #T14#
Archer avoiding Tidd 's attempts to control his hands.
Archer controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Tidd's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tidd keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tidd looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Archer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Able Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bots de Garra 89
Date: Oct 22, 2023

168 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

187 cm
31 yrs
203 lbs

Labuschagne

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 51 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Archer 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: Archer (2) vs (0) Labuschagne
Archer passes into side control, despite Labuschagne's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (0) Labuschagne
Labuschagne is trying to get back to half 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.
Labuschagne sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Labuschagne makes his way to full guard, as Archer worked for a kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labuschagne wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Labuschagne wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Labuschagne controlling the position for now.
Archer wants to take a breather but Labuschagne is having none of it.
Labuschagne is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Labuschagne avoid being mounted?
Labuschagne tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Labuschagne regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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#
Labuschagne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Archer postures up. #T2#
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Labuschagne is retaining full guard.
Labuschagne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Labuschagne
Archer 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: Archer (7) vs (2) Labuschagne
Labuschagne wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Archer in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Archer is trying to control. Labuschagne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Labuschagne moves into full guard.
Labuschagne wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Labuschagne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Labuschagne is trying to hold Archer in close to prevent damage but Archer has managed to pass into half guard.
Labuschagne wants to control the action here but instead Archer manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (10) vs (2) Labuschagne
Labuschagne can't escape the position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Labuschagne tries to improve his position but instead Archer has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (13) vs (2) Labuschagne
Labuschagne tries to roll but Archer sticks to his back.
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Archer just sinks the hooks in.
Archer controlling well, preventing Labuschagne from escaping the position. #T5#
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Archer just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Labuschagne right now.
Labuschagne is still trying to improve position.
Archer controlling from the back.
Labuschagne is trying to break free. #SUB#
Archer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Labuschagne defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T6#
Archer is hanging on to Labuschagne's back as he tries to escape.
Labuschagne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Labuschagne 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.
Labuschagne trying to control the position but Archer manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Archer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Labuschagne tries to break free.
Labuschagne keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Labuschagne is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Labuschagne can't escape the position.
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Archer just sinks the hooks in.
Archer doesn't have the hooks in and Labuschagne manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (13) vs (4) Labuschagne
Labuschagne stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (13) vs (7) Labuschagne
Labuschagne tries to move to mount but Archer blocks the move with his legs.
Archer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (15) vs (7) Labuschagne#T8#
Labuschagne manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Labuschagne working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
Archer won't allow Labuschagne to sweep him here.
Labuschagne working a defensive guard here.
Archer looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Labuschagne pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Archer won't allow Labuschagne to sweep him here.
Archer being controlled here momentarily.
Labuschagne keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T10#
Archer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Labuschagne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer pushes down on Labuschagne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Labuschagne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Archer wants to control from the top but Labuschagne keeps moving. #T11#
Labuschagne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Labuschagne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Labuschagne working a defensive guard but Archer passes into half guard.
Labuschagne is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Labuschagne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Labuschagne wants to hit a sweep here but Archer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Labuschagne there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (18) vs (7) Labuschagne
Labuschagne tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Labuschagne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Labuschagne tries to reverse the position but Archer maintains control.
Labuschagne is trying to reverse the position but instead Archer has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (21) vs (7) Labuschagne
Labuschagne trying to control the hands but Archer won't let him.
Labuschagne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Archer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Labuschagne can't escape the position.
Good control from Archer.
Archer controlling well, preventing Labuschagne from escaping the position. #T13##SUB#
Labuschagne fending off the submission attempt from Archer.
Labuschagne is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Labuschagne rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Archer is keen to just control but Labuschagne is a slippery customer.#T14#
Labuschagne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Archer is working away from the top position though.
Labuschagne desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Labuschagne wants to get back to full guard but Archer has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (24) vs (7) Labuschagne
Archer avoids the attempt from Labuschagne to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Labuschagne looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (27) vs (7) Labuschagne
Archer biding his time, looking for the opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 27 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Able Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bots de Garra 86
Date: Oct 13, 2023

168 cm
40 yrs
145 lbs

186 cm
37 yrs
199 lbs

Ziyaeddin

Event: Bots de Garra 84
Date: Oct 06, 2023

168 cm
39 yrs
145 lbs

190 cm
31 yrs
203 lbs

Gracie

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 49 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie gets a clinch.
Archer looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Gracie gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer controlling Gracie's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Gracie 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.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #T1#
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Gracie
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Gracie pulls Archer in to control the position.
Archer postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie has control of Archer's left arm, preventing Archer from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#T3#
Archer postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie pulls Archer in to control the position.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie 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#
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie is controlling Archer's posture.
Gracie is trying to keep Archer in close. #T5#
Archer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Archer trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Archer content to stall in guard here. #T6##SUB2#
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Archer has passed into half guard!
Gracie wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Archer stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7#
Archer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Archer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Archer is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Archer stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position. #T8#
Gracie is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie trying to control the position. #T9#
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie 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.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer. #T10#
Archer is stalling in the full guard.
Archer trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (4) Gracie
Archer wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T11#
Archer 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.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard. #T12#
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (2) vs (7) Gracie
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie controlling the action here.#T13#
Gracie wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T14#
Archer working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 7 to 2.
Anderson Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bots de Garra 82
Date: Oct 01, 2023

160 cm
31 yrs
145 lbs

168 cm
39 yrs
145 lbs

Event: Bots de Garra 80
Date: Sep 24, 2023

168 cm
39 yrs
145 lbs

185 cm
36 yrs
201 lbs

Diesel

Event: Bots de Garra 79
Date: Sep 22, 2023

173 cm
29 yrs
163 lbs

168 cm
39 yrs
145 lbs

Burroughs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 47 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Archer jumps into guard, dragging Burroughs to the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Archer holds on and takes a little breather.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer seems keen to control Burroughs's posture.#T1#
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer is trying to keep Burroughs in close.
Burroughs stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (3) vs (0) Archer#T2#
Archer stops Burroughs from passing to mount.
Archer is looking for a sweep.
Burroughs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Archer holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Archer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burroughs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Burroughs wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Burroughs goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Archer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Burroughs's guard! Nice work there by Archer!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (3) vs (2) Archer
Burroughs trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Burroughs throws his legs up looking for a submission but Archer uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (3) vs (5) Archer#T4#
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Archer is trying to get an arm triangle but Burroughs is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Burroughs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Archer has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (3) vs (7) Archer
Archer fails to advance to Burroughs's back. #SUB2#
Archer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Burroughs turns into him and now he's in Archer's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (5) vs (7) Archer#T6#
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burroughs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Burroughs is fighting to break Archer's control of his arms but Archer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Burroughs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Burroughs preventing the sweep.
Burroughs stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
Burroughs trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T8#
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.
Burroughs trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer trying to control the position. #T9#
Archer has his hands on Burroughs's head, controlling the position.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T10#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Archer looking to control.
Archer keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass. #T11#
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs passes into half guard.
Archer is trying to control but can't.
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.
Burroughs passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (8) vs (7) Archer
Archer stops Burroughs from passing to mount.
Burroughs controls the position. #T12#
Archer prevents Burroughs from moving into mount.
Archer is trying to control Burroughs's posture but Burroughs avoids it.
Burroughs wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Burroughs in the domination position with Archer hanging on.#T13#
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Archer trying to remain calm as Burroughs controls from the top position.
Archer can't do much from the bottom here.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Archer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (8) vs (9) Archer
Burroughs is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Archer is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 9 to 8.
A victorious Able Archer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bots de Garra 77
Date: Sep 16, 2023

168 cm
39 yrs
145 lbs

178 cm
40 yrs
184 lbs

Trump

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 47 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 38 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Archer gets caught flat footed, as Trump shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Trump
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trump's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Trump
Archer wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Archer 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.
Trump wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Trump gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (4) Trump
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer working a defensive guard here.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer has Trump pulled in close to control his posture.
Trump trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T2#
Archer being controlled here, momentarily.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Trump controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trump wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Trump is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer is pulling down on Trump's head. It's preventing any offense from Trump, at least for the moment.
Trump looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (4) Trump#T4#
Trump tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump has Archer pulled in close to control his posture.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Trump has an active guard here but Archer has managed to pass into half guard.
Trump is trying to control but can't. #T5#
Archer trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trump.
Trump trying to control the position.
Trump managing to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Archer passes into half guard.
Archer is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Archer passes into side control, despite Trump's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (7) vs (4) Trump
Trump gets back to half guard.#T7#
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Archer moves into full mount! Trump won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (10) vs (4) Trump
Trump tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer controlling from mount. #T8#
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trump 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.
Trump gets back to half 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.#T9#
Archer is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trump trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working. #SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Archer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trump trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up. #T10#
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trump knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trump defends it well.
Trump is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Trump preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Trump trying to control from the bottom. #T12#
Trump moves into full guard.
Archer wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Archer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (13) vs (4) Trump
Trump is looking for a sweep.#T13##SUB#
Archer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Archer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Archer tries to advance to mount but Trump denies him.
Archer wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Trump is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Archer seems to be looking for submissions. #T14#
Trump wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Trump wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump is not content to let Archer control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Able Archer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bots de Garra 74
Date: Sep 08, 2023

202 cm
36 yrs
265 lbs

168 cm
39 yrs
145 lbs

Camara

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 21 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 46 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Camara is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Archer can't fight it off and eventually Camara manages to take the fight to the floor. Archer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer is trying to keep Camara in close.
Archer trying to control the position here.
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camara controls the pace.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Camara looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (2) Archer#T2#
Camara wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Camara 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.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T3#
Camara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Archer is fighting to break Camara's control of his arms but Camara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (4) vs (2) Archer
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camara 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#
Archer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Camara wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Archer trying to control the position.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer wants to control but Camara passes easily into half guard.
Camara wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Camara trying to advance position but Archer counters by regaining guard.
Camara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Camara looking to pass the guard. #T8#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Archer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (4) vs (4) Archer
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer is looking to advance position but Camara has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (8) vs (4) Archer#T9#
Camara avoids the attempt from Archer to control.
Camara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape.
Camara wants to take Archer's back here but Archer is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Archer wants to hold on but Camara pushes him away.#T10#
Camara wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely.
Archer is trying to escape the mount.
Camara controlling from the full mount.
Camara trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Camara wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely.
Archer is controlling an arm, preventing Camara from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T12#
Archer tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Archer is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Camara has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (11) vs (4) Archer
Camara has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Archer's body. #T13##SUB#
Camara looking for the choke but no joy.
Archer prevents Camara from getting a body triangle.#T14#
Archer wants to control his opponent's hands but Camara gets his hands free.
Camara just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Archer rolls, trying to escape but Camara keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
An out of breath Abubakar Camara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bots de Garra 69
Date: Aug 27, 2023

185 cm
32 yrs
177 lbs

168 cm
39 yrs
145 lbs

Helenius

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 46 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Archer clinches with his opponent.
Archer tries to pull guard but Helenius won't allow it. #TD#
Archer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Helenius is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Archer to the mat. Archer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (0) Archer
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.
Archer keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass.
Helenius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is pulling down on Helenius's head to control his posture. #T1#
Helenius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Helenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Helenius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Helenius sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer trying to control but Helenius postures up.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Helenius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Helenius is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Helenius controlling the action here.
Archer trying to control here.
Helenius wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Archer is looking to control Helenius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Helenius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Archer wants to control but Helenius is keeping busy.
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.
Helenius is trying to control. Archer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Helenius perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Archer is holding on to half guard well.
Helenius is looking to stall here but Archer recovers full guard.
Helenius wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Helenius looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Archer is trying to control the position but Helenius postures up.
Helenius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Archer is controlling Helenius's posture.
Helenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Helenius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Archer is trying to hold Helenius in close to prevent damage but Helenius has managed to pass into half guard.
Archer moves into full guard.
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer wants to improve his position but instead Helenius has moved into half guard. #T8#
Helenius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Helenius controlling from the top position.
Helenius seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Archer for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Helenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Helenius is proving a slippery customer.
Archer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Helenius haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10#
Helenius wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Helenius looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (2) Archer
Archer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (2) vs (5) Archer
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Archer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Helenius manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (4) vs (5) Archer#T11#
Archer trying to control but Helenius postures up.
Helenius trying to advance position but Archer counters by regaining guard.
Archer wants to sweep but no luck.
Helenius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Archer keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Helenius controlling from the top position.
Helenius continues to stall.
Archer seems keen to control Helenius's posture.#T13#
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T14#
Helenius wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Helenius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Archer is trying to control the position but Helenius postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helenius trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer controls Helenius momentarily but Helenius frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Able Archer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bots de Garra 67
Date: Aug 16, 2023

168 cm
39 yrs
145 lbs

178 cm
40 yrs
184 lbs

Trump

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 45 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 34 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Archer rushes Trump and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Trump tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Trump is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Archer can't fight it off and eventually Trump manages to take the fight to the floor. Archer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Trump
My spies in Gumburcules Gym inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Trump's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Archer holds on and takes a little breather.
Trump content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Trump sitting in guard here, content to control.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Archer working a defensive guard here.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer is trying to control the position but Trump postures up. #T2#
Trump looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Archer is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Archer being controlled here, momentarily.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer is trying to keep Trump in close.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trump controls the pace.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T5#
Archer is pulling down on Trump's head to control his posture.
Trump postures up.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is trying to keep Trump in close.
Archer keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass. #T6#
Trump trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer wants to control the position but Trump says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Trump controlling the pace.
Trump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trump wants to advance to full mount but Archer doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Trump sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.#T7#
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Trump slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Trump#SUB2#
Trump wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Archer, who protects the arm well.
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.#T8#
Trump is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Archer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard.
Trump trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T9##SUB2#
Trump goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Archer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Trump but great work by Archer.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (5) Trump
Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working. #SUB#
Archer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T10##SUB#
Archer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Trump is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Archer trying to control the position but Trump is working away.
Trump gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Archer 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.
Trump wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well. #T12#
Trump tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Archer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (7) vs (5) Trump
Trump tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away. #T13#
Trump is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trump is controlling an arm, preventing Archer from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Archer looking to control but Trump is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Archer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Trump has worked his arm free - good work by Trump! #SUB#
Archer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Trump has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Archer but great work by Trump.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (7) vs (9) Trump#T14#
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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Trump controls 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!
Trump wins on points by 9 to 7.
Donald Trump decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bots de Garra 66
Date: Aug 12, 2023

168 cm
39 yrs
145 lbs

172 cm
41 yrs
141 lbs

Fiso

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 44 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 39 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Fiso feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Fiso
Archer controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Archer pulls Fiso in to control the position.
Archer 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.
Fiso postures up.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiso has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso stalling.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it. #T1#
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiso is working away from the top position though.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Fiso controlling the pace.
Fiso is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Fiso trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Fiso controlling the action here.#T2#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Archer trying to control here.
Archer is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Archer defends it.
Archer is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer controlling the position well.
Fiso is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard. #T4#
Archer managing to control the position.
Archer trying to control the position.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Archer managing to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso 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.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Fiso trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
Archer is trying to control the position but Fiso postures up.
Archer has his hands on Fiso's head, controlling the position.
Fiso works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T8#
Fiso stalling.
Archer is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Archer is controlling Fiso's trapped leg to prevent Fiso from advancing to side control.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Fiso is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Fiso is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiso is trying to control. Archer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Archer trying to control here.
Archer won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Archer is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Fiso prevents Archer from improving his position.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiso trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Fiso is looking to stall here but Archer recovers full guard. #T12#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Archer pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Archer pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso being controlled here momentarily.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer managing to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 4 to 2.
A relieved looking Malaki Fiso thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bots de Garra 64
Date: Aug 06, 2023

168 cm
39 yrs
145 lbs

195 cm
32 yrs
180 lbs

Bandito

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 44 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 15 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Archer instigates a clinch.
Archer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bandito walks away with a smile on his face. Archer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Archer closes the distance and clinches.
Archer jumps guard but Bandito stands there with Archer around his waist. Archer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Archer has been working on his balance at Jed's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bandito.
Bandito is trying to drag Archer to the mat but Archer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Bandito gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Archer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Able Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Archer successfully pulls guard.
Bandito advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (3) Bandito
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Bandito tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandito is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Archer has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Bandito wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Archer, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Bandito working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Bandito goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Archer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bandito but great work by Archer.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (3) Bandito#T2##SUB#
Archer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Archer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bandito tries to buck Archer off but Archer is having none of it.#SUB#
Archer is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandito is defending well.
Archer tries to advance to mount but Bandito denies him. #T3#
Bandito is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bandito has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bandito struggling a bit here.
Bandito looks to move to half guard but instead Archer has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (6) vs (3) Bandito
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Bandito sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito is trying to control but Archer manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (9) vs (3) Bandito
Bandito keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Archer goes for an armbar but Bandito turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bandito.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (9) vs (5) Bandito#T5#
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandito advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Bandito is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Bandito is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Archer!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (9) vs (8) Bandito
Archer stops Bandito from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T7#
Bandito is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bandito moves to his opponent's back but Archer bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Bandito.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (11) vs (8) Bandito
Bandito controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Bandito might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Archer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform us that Bandito has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bandito's guard. #SUB#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura but Bandito is defending well.
Bandito trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up. #T9#
Bandito is not content to let Archer control the position.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bandito defends it well.
Bandito is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Archer trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom. #T10#
Bandito 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.
Archer advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (14) vs (8) Bandito
Archer tries to move to mount but Bandito blocks the move with his legs.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working. #SUB#
Archer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T11##SUB#
Archer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Archer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Archer wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Bandito tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Bandito can't do much from the bottom here.
Archer wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Archer has control of an arm but Bandito manages to advance to Archer's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (14) vs (12) Bandito#SUB2#
Archer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Bandito looking to break Archer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Archer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bandito will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T13##SUB2#
Bandito looking to break Archer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Archer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bandito will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Bandito is persistently looking for the submission but Archer is defending it well. #SUB2#
Bandito working for a choke but Archer reverses nicely into Bandito 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (16) vs (12) Bandito
Bandito looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Archer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bandito is looking to improve his position. #T14#
Archer tries to pass to full mount but Bandito defends it. #SUB#
Archer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 16 to 12.
A relieved looking Able Archer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bots de Garra 62
Date: Jul 30, 2023

168 cm
39 yrs
145 lbs

178 cm
32 yrs
188 lbs

Petersen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 43 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 41 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petersen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Petersen#SUB#
Archer looking for submissions off his back.
Archer trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Archer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Petersen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Archer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Archer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petersen in particular looking to stall.#T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Archer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Archer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Archer being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.#T2#
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Archer's guard.
Archer is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Petersen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Petersen
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#
Petersen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Archer has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T3#
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape.
Petersen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Archer regains half guard.
Petersen moves into full mount! Archer won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
Archer is desperately trying to improve his position but Petersen has a good base and remains in mount.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Petersen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Archer turns into him and now he's in Petersen's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen is trying to hold Archer in close to prevent damage but Archer has managed to pass into half guard. #T5#
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Archer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg. #T6#
Petersen wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Petersen is trying to control but Archer manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen regains half guard.#SUB#
Petersen is defending against the submission attempts here by Archer.
Petersen trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up. #T7#
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg. #SUB#
Archer seems to be working for a kimura but Petersen defends the submission attempt.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Archer wants to take a breather but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen is controlling Archer's trapped leg to prevent Archer from advancing to side control.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Archer is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Petersen has his hands clasped together around Archer's back. He's all about the action.
Petersen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Archer jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (8) Petersen
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Petersen gets back to half guard.
Petersen wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Petersen is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen is trying to keep Archer in close.
Petersen controlling the position.#T10#
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (10) Petersen#SUB#
Archer is looking for a triangle but Petersen pushes his legs off easily.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Archer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control. #T11#
Petersen postures up.
Petersen is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen prevents Archer from improving his position.
Petersen trying to control the pace.
Archer is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Petersen is trying to control. Archer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Archer has managed to free his arm - good work. #T12#
Petersen trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Petersen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (13) Petersen
Petersen takes Archer's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Archer is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (16) Petersen
Well,Archer is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Archer is really stuck here.
Petersen controlling the position well here. Archer rolled but Petersen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T13#
Archer is keeping busy.
Archer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Archer is trying to control but can't.
Petersen stalling.
More stalling from Petersen.
Petersen trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg. #T14#
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
Archer tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (19) Petersen
Petersen looking to control but Archer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Archer wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 19 to 8.
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.

Event: CWC 399
Date: Jul 16, 2023

168 cm
39 yrs
145 lbs

160 cm
35 yrs
150 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 42 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 18 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Archer.
Archer wants a takedown.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Lee turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Lee tightens his grip and picks Archer up, before dumping him to the ground. Archer manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Lee#SUB#
Archer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Archer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lee has picked Archer up and slammed him! Archer can't keep hold of the triangle and Lee manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Lee
Archer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.
Archer is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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#
Archer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.#T1#
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Archer looking for subs off his back but Lee has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lee is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Archer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lee jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (8) Lee
Archer tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (10) Lee#T2#
Archer wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (13) Lee
Archer tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Archer right now.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Lee controls the action.
A lull in the action here.
Lee has the hooks in. Archer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Archer tries to buck him off.
Archer tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back. #T4#
Archer prevents Lee from getting a body triangle.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.
Lee tries to keep control of the position but Archer is staying busy.
Archer trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Archer is trying to break free. #T5#
Lee 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.
Archer trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Lee struggling to keep hold of 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.
Archer trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Archer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lee.
I would not like to be Archer right now.
Archer trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him. #T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Archer turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (13) Lee
Lee 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.
Archer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee controlling the position well.
Lee wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well. #T7##SUB#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Archer.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee is not content to let Archer control the position.
Lee is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer. #T9#
Lee has control of Archer's left arm, preventing Archer from doing any damage.
Archer preventing the sweep.
Lee keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Archer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (13) Lee#SUB#
Archer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T10##SUB#
Archer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Archer off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (5) vs (17) Lee
Lee is hanging on to Archer's back as he tries to escape.
Will Lee go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Archer trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks. #T11#
Lee wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Lee is hanging on to Archer's back as he tries to escape.
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape.
Lee keeps control of the position as Archer tries to break free.
Lee controls the position.#T12#
Archer tries to escape the position.
Archer trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Archer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lee has the hooks in. Archer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lee is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lee keeps control of the position as Archer tries to break free. #T13#
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape.
Archer tries to escape the position.
Lee just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Archer trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip. #T14#
Archer tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Archer is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Archer right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 17 to 5.
An out of breath John Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CWC 396
Date: Jul 09, 2023

168 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
35 yrs
160 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 41 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 24 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Siam feints and as Archer raises his hands in defense, Siam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Siam
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Archer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Siam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer working a defensive guard but Siam manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Siam#T1#
Archer is looking for a sweep.
Siam slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Siam 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.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer struggling a bit here.#T2#
Siam wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Archer's face as Siam controls the position.
Archer keeps Siam under control for a moment.
Archer tries to bench press Siam off him but Siam keeps the position. #T3#
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Siam is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Archer is not content to let Siam control the position. #T4#
Archer is looking to regain half guard here but Siam keeps moving and retains side control.
Archer prevents Siam from moving into mount.
Siam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working. #T5#
Siam content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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.
Archer manages to get back to half guard.
Siam is thwarting Archer'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.
Archer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Siam is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Archer is in trouble now - Siam has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (8) Siam
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.#T6#
Siam wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely.
Archer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Siam moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (11) Siam
Siam wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.#T7#
Siam keeps control of the position as Archer tries to break free. #T8#
Siam trying to control.
Siam controlling well, preventing Archer from escaping the position.
Siam just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Siam.
Archer staying busy and making it hard for Siam to control. #T9#
Siam keeps control of the position as Archer tries to break free.
Archer trying to control but not successfully.
Archer tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back.
Siam avoiding Archer 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Siam go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T10#
Siam has the hooks in. Archer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Siam not allowing Archer to control his hands.
Archer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Siam. #T11#
Archer staying busy and making it hard for Siam to control.
Siam doesn't have the hooks in and Archer manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (11) Siam
Siam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there. #T12#
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Archer wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Siam keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer passes Siam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Siam gets back to full guard.
Siam keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T14#
Siam looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Siam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siam has Archer pulled in close to control his posture.
Archer passes Siam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 11 to 2. Chan Siam retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Chan Siam, 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.

Event: CWC 387
Date: Jun 18, 2023

168 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs

150 cm
43 yrs
157 lbs

Steel Penn

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 41 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

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#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Steel Penn looking for a takedown.
Steel Penn tries to score a body lock takedown but Archer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steel Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Archer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Able Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Steel Penn.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steel Penn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Archer is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Archer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Archer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Archer trying to control the position.
Archer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steel Penn passes into half guard.
Archer wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well. #T1##SUB2#
Archer is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel Penn slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Archer wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Steel Penn trying to mount his opponent but Archer defends it.
Archer wants to control the action here but instead Steel Penn manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (3) Steel Penn
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn wants to take his opponent's back but Archer doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Steel Penn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Archer is now in Steel Penn's guard. A big mistake from Steel Penn there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (3) Steel Penn
Archer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel Penn's guard. #T3#
Archer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Archer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Archer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (3) Steel Penn
Steel Penn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer wants to take a breather but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Archer slips nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn is still trying to improve position.
Archer passes Steel Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Archer seems to be looking for submissions.
Archer is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Archer trying to control from half guard but Steel Penn is working away.
Archer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Archer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (3) Steel Penn
Steel Penn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Archer prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Archer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel Penn manages to get to full guard.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6##SUB2#
Steel Penn has an active guard here but Archer has managed to pass into half guard.
Steel Penn manages to get to full guard.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer pushing down on Steel Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Archer is keen to just control but Steel Penn is a slippery customer.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Steel Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Archer.
Archer controlling the action here. #T8#
Archer prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9##SUB#
Archer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Archer.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Steel Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Penn moves into full guard.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Steel Penn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Archer escapes and throws Steel Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (3) Steel Penn
Archer controlling from side mount.
Steel Penn tries to bench press Archer off him but Archer keeps the position.
Archer wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (13) vs (3) Steel Penn#T11##SUB#
Steel Penn tries to improve his position but Archer has taken his back! Archer has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Steel Penn tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Archer pushes Steel Penn away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Able Archer!
An out of breath Able Archer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CWC 384
Date: Jun 11, 2023

177 cm
36 yrs
166 lbs

168 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs

Alopodis

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 36 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 41 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alopodis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alopodis has been working on his balance at Blacksmith MMA Gym ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡², so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Archer.#TD#
Alopodis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Archer
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Archer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alopodis is looking to pass Archer's guard but actually Archer recovers to full guard.
Alopodis pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alopodis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Archer!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Archer
Archer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Archer tries to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away. #T2#
Alopodis fails to advance to Archer's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (8) vs (0) Archer#SUB#
Alopodis 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, Archer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alopodis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for the choke from the back position but Archer is controlling his hands well.
Alopodis struggling to keep hold of the position. #T3##SUB#
Alopodis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Archer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Archer for a finish. #SUB#
Alopodis seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Archer's chin but Archer turns very nicely into Alopodis's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (2) Archer#SUB#
Alopodis working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Archer passes into half guard.
Archer wants to pass to mount but Alopodis is defending the position.
Alopodis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Archer wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving. #SUB#
Alopodis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Archer passes into half guard.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is defending well. #T5#
Archer wants to take a breather but Alopodis is having none of it.
Archer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alopodis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Archer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Archer's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (12) vs (2) Archer#SUB#
Archer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Alopodis struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Archer fending off the submission attempt from Alopodis. #T6#
Archer just trying to survive but Alopodis is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Alopodis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Archer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Archer rolls, trying to escape but Alopodis keeps control of the position.
Archer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Archer working to try and regain half guard.
Alopodis is looking to take Archer's back but instead Archer gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T7#
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alopodis looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (12) vs (4) Archer
Archer wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Archer works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Archer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alopodis works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8#
Archer won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Archer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alopodis dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (14) vs (4) Archer
Alopodis pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alopodis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T9#
Archer won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Archer actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis trying to move into half guard but instead Archer has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (14) vs (6) Archer
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis being controlled here, momentarily.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T10#
Archer advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (14) vs (9) Archer
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't.
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Archer is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Archer to get the leverage.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well. #T11#
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard but Archer has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (14) vs (12) Archer
Alopodis is trying to reverse the position but instead Archer has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (14) vs (15) Archer
Archer struggling to keep hold of the position.
Archer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Well, with Archer on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Alopodis is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Alopodis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Archer.
Alopodis tries to break free. #T12#
Alopodis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Archer has a good base and remains in mount.
Archer 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.
Alopodis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (16) vs (15) Archer
Archer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (16) vs (17) Archer
Archer pushes down on Alopodis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Alopodis gets back to full guard. #T13#
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer pushing down on Alopodis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Archer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (16) vs (20) Archer
Archer trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it. #SUB2#
Archer has hold of Alopodis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Alopodis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Alopodis tries to improve his position but instead Archer has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (16) vs (23) Archer#T14#
Archer has the hooks in. Alopodis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Archer looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Alopodis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Archer's arms. #SUB2#
Archer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Alopodis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Alopodis for a finish. #SUB2#
Archer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alopodis is defending well though. Archer let's go of the attempt for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 23 to 16.
A relieved looking Able Archer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CWC 380
Date: May 28, 2023

168 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs

180 cm
40 yrs
165 lbs

Silverio

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 41 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 38 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Archer gets a clinch.
Archer is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Archer jumps into guard, dragging Silverio to the mat.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silverio trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Archer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (0) Silverio
Archer postures up.
Silverio 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.#SUB2#
Silverio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Silverio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Archer 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Silverio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass. #T2#
Archer passes Silverio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Silverio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer content to control rather than advance.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer tries to pass to full mount but Silverio defends it.
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Archer prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Silverio moves into full guard.
Archer trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom. #T3#
Silverio working a defensive guard but Archer passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura but Silverio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Archer to get the leverage.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Archer is keen to just control but Silverio is a slippery customer.
Archer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Archer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silverio is just riding it out for now. Archer eventually gives up the hold.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Archer is trying to control. Silverio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Archer trying to mount his opponent but Silverio defends it. #T4#
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working. #SUB#
Archer is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Silverio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silverio is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Archer postures up. #SUB2#
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Silverio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.#T5#
Archer wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Archer forces his way into half guard.
Silverio trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura but Silverio is defending well. #SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silverio tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Archer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio 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.
Archer passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (0) Silverio#T6#
Archer trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Archer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
Archer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Silverio will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Silverio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Archer's best efforts.#T7#
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Silverio gets full guard.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Silverio 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: Archer (8) vs (2) Silverio
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Silverio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Archer wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy. #T8#
Archer gets back to full guard.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silverio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silverio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silverio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silverio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Archer 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.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T9#
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Silverio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Silverio is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Silverio not doing much here.
Silverio prevents Archer from improving his position.#T10#
Silverio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Silverio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silverio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Archer!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio looking to control but Archer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio fails to take his opponent's back.
Silverio is still trying to improve position.
Archer has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (8) Silverio#T11#
Silverio controlling from the back.
Archer turns into Silverio and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (10) vs (8) Silverio#SUB#
Archer drops back looking for a leg! Silverio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silverio manages to kick Archer off! Archer jumps back into Silverio's guard.
Silverio looking to control.
Silverio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Silverio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Archer wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving. #T12#
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Silverio actively working from the bottom here.
Archer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silverio gets full guard.
Archer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Archer trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silverio looking for subs off his back but Archer has passed one foot through into half guard. #T13#
Silverio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silverio.
Archer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Silverio controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Archer forces his way into half guard.
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silverio defends it well.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Silverio is defending well. #T14##SUB2#
Silverio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
Silverio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silverio controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Silverio wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio wants to control but Archer passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (13) vs (8) Silverio
Silverio tries to bench press Archer off him but Archer keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Able Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CWC 370
Date: Apr 30, 2023

168 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs

160 cm
29 yrs
145 lbs

Event: CWC 366
Date: Apr 23, 2023

181 cm
40 yrs
186 lbs

168 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs

O Reilly

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 40 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
O Reilly clinches up with Archer and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
O Reilly jumps guard.
Archer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Let's hope that Archer 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.
Archer wants to pass the guard but O Reilly is keeping the position.
O Reilly looking to control.
Archer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly is doing well to control the position and prevent Archer from advancing to side control.
O Reilly is staying active underneath Archer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
O Reilly wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Archer controlling the action here.
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but O Reilly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer tries to pass to full mount but O Reilly defends it.
O Reilly is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.
O Reilly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Archer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Archer's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: O Reilly (4) vs (0) Archer#T2#
O Reilly really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Archer.
O Reilly continues to stall.
O Reilly avoiding Archer 's attempts to control his hands.
We've been hearing good reports from O Reilly'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.
I would not like to be Archer right now. #T3#
Archer tries to escape but O Reilly has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
O Reilly controls the position.
O Reilly gets his hands free as Archer looks to control.
O Reilly controls the position.#T4#
O Reilly'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.
Archer is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. O Reilly controlling the positon.
Archer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
O Reilly struggling to keep hold of the position. #T5#
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
O Reilly trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
O Reilly 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. #T6#
Archer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
O Reilly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Further stalling from O Reilly.
Archer wants to escape the position. #T7#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Archer trying to control the position but O Reilly manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. O Reilly controlling the positon.#T8#
Archer is really stuck here.
O Reilly doesn't have the hooks in and Archer manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (4) vs (2) Archer
O Reilly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
O Reilly has Archer pulled in close to control his posture.
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T9#
O Reilly working a defensive guard here.
O Reilly keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer passes O Reilly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Archer wants to take a breather but O Reilly is having none of it. #SUB2#
Archer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Reilly is just riding it out for now. Archer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Archer seems to be looking for submissions. #T10#
Archer wants to take a breather but O Reilly is having none of it.
Archer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
O Reilly is trying is best to control the position here.
O Reilly trying to control but Archer postures up.
O Reilly tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
O Reilly keeping hold of Archer's head, controlling as best he can.
Archer trying to pass the guard but O Reilly defending well. #T11#
Archer trying to control the action but O Reilly is working from the bottom.
Archer prevents O Reilly from improving his position.
Archer stalling.
O Reilly controlling the position for now.#T12#
O Reilly is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Archer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Reilly is just riding it out for now. Archer eventually gives up the hold.
O Reilly wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Reilly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
O Reilly is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Archer is trying to control. O Reilly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Archer seems to be looking for submissions.
O Reilly trying to control from the bottom.
Archer is keen to just control but O Reilly is a slippery customer.
Archer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (4) vs (5) Archer
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Reilly is looking to get to half guard.
O Reilly slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T14#
O Reilly is doing well to control the position and prevent Archer from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Archer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Reilly is just riding it out for now. Archer eventually gives up the hold.
O Reilly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Reilly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet O Reilly, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 5 to 4.
A victorious Able Archer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CWC 362
Date: Apr 16, 2023

168 cm
37 yrs
145 lbs

160 cm
29 yrs
145 lbs

Event: CWC 359
Date: Apr 09, 2023

168 cm
37 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
33 yrs
169 lbs

Chai

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 38 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Chai
Archer wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer being controlled here, momentarily.
Archer 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.
Chai wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Archer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.#T1#
Chai passes Archer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Archer!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Chai
Archer is trying desperately to improve position.
Archer regains half guard.#T2#
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai content to control rather than advance.
Chai is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.#T3#
Chai is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Chai is trying to control. Archer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (8) Chai
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working. #T4#
Chai tries to advance to mount but Archer denies him.
Archer trying his best to control but Chai has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (10) Chai
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer working to try and regain half guard.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape. #T5#
Chai pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Archer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (13) Chai
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Archer is really stuck here.
Chai wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.#T6##SUB2#
Chai is looking for a rear naked choke here but Archer reverses the position brilliantly into Chai's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (13) Chai
Archer wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Archer postures up.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Archer wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Archer won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (15) Chai
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Archer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chai passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (2) vs (18) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Archer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9#
Chai has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Archer!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (2) vs (20) Chai
Chai tries to control but Archer wriggling away.
Chai moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (2) vs (23) Chai
Archer can't escape the position.
Archer staying busy and making it hard for Chai to control. #SUB2#
Chai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Archer is defending well though. Chai let's go of the attempt for now.
Chai trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T10#
Archer tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Chai looking to break Archer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Archer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Archer is keeping busy.
Archer is in bad spot here. #T11#
Chai is riding his opponent, not letting Archer buck him off. #SUB2#
Chai looking for the choke but no joy.
Chai wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (23) Chai#T12#
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Archer passes into half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg. #T13#
Archer wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Archer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Archer is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Chai wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Chai trying to control here. #T14#
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Archer trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Archer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Archer trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 23 to 4.
An out of breath Dragon Li Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CWC 350
Date: Mar 26, 2023

168 cm
37 yrs
145 lbs

172 cm
39 yrs
141 lbs

Fiso

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 37 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 31 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Archer tries to sprawl but Fiso drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Fiso
Archer won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.
Archer is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Archer wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Fiso 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.#T1#
Archer manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer trying to control the position.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso 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.
Fiso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Fiso stalling. #SUB2#
Fiso wants to work for an arm triangle but Archer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fiso controlling the pace.
Archer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working. #T4#
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Archer wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away.
Archer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fiso prevents Archer from improving his position.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position. #SUB2#
Archer makes his way to full guard, as Fiso worked for a kimura.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.#T6#
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Fiso's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso postures up.
Archer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7##SUB#
Archer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fiso stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso passes into half guard.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position.
Fiso is taking a breather. Archer 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.#T9#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso controlling the pace.
Fiso prevents Archer from improving his position.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well. #T10#
Fiso passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Archer!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Fiso 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.
Fiso is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiso content just to control the position here. #T11#
It looks like Fiso 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.
Archer is trying to escape the mount.
Fiso wants to take Archer's back here but Archer is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Archer wants to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Archer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso trying to control but Archer is having none of it. #T12#
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Archer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Archer is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Archer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T13#
Archer is pressing down on Fiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Fiso trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Archer looking to control.
Fiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14#
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Archer controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Archer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Malaki Fiso 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.

Event: CWC 346
Date: Mar 19, 2023

168 cm
37 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
34 yrs
160 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 36 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Siam shoots in for a takedown but Archer shows good takedown defense.
Siam dives in for a single leg takedown but Archer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Siam moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Siam lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Siam
Siam is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Siam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Archer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer trying to control but Siam postures up. #T1#
Siam wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Siam is taking a breather. Archer 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.
It looks like Siam 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.
Archer gets back to full guard. #T2#
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Archer looking for a guillotine here but Siam defends easily. #T3#
Archer looking to control.
Siam forces his way into half guard.
Archer keeping control of the position.
Well, if Siam 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. #T4#
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer wants to control but Siam is keeping busy. #T5#
Siam wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Archer trying to hold on to Siam's head to control him but Siam postures up.
Siam content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Siam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.
Archer gets full guard.#SUB#
Archer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Archer wants to sweep here but Siam controlling him for the moment. #T7##SUB#
Archer is looking for a triangle here but Siam uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Siam
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (7) Siam
Siam seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Archer is holding on tight. #T8#
Archer is looking to improve his position but Siam isn't that keen on the idea.
Archer has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (10) Siam
Siam controls the position.
Let's hope that Siam 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.
Archer wants to escape the position. #T9#
Good control from Siam.
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Siam avoiding Archer 's attempts to control his hands.
Siam controls the position.
Archer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Siam. #T10#
Siam controlling well, preventing Archer from escaping the position.
Archer wants to control his opponent's hands but Siam gets his hands free.
Archer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Siam.
Siam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Archer is really stuck here. #T11#
Siam not allowing Archer to control his hands.
Siam controls the position.
Archer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Siam's guard. Nice work there by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (10) Siam
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Siam holds on and takes a little breather.
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Archer'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.
Siam has control of Archer's left arm, preventing Archer from doing any damage.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam trying to control the position. #T13#
Siam keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Siam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Siam can't keep his opponent in guard - Archer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Archer controlling the pace. #SUB#
Archer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T14#
Siam moves into full guard.
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 10 to 2.
Chan Siam seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CWC 340
Date: Mar 12, 2023

166 cm
43 yrs
151 lbs

168 cm
37 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 45 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 35 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pavlov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Archer
Pavlov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Archer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Archer is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer can't do much from the bottom here.
Archer is not content to let Pavlov control the position. #T1#
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Archer denies him.
A lull in the action here as Pavlov stalls from top position.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer seems a little lost for a moment, as Pavlov dominates the positioning.
Pavlov has knee on belly momentarily but Archer bucks him off and regains half guard.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.#T2#
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (2) Archer
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T3#
Archer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pavlov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov controlling Archer's posture.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass. #T4#
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Pavlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (6) vs (2) Archer
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Archer for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Archer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard. #T6##SUB2#
Archer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Archer keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #T7#
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard. #T8##SUB2#
Archer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlov defends well.
Pavlov passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Pavlov passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (2) Archer
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Archer reaches up to try and control the position but Pavlov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Archer rolls and tries to escape and now Pavlov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (12) vs (2) Archer#T9#
Pavlov gets his hands free as Archer looks to control.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Archer pushed the leg off.
Archer tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape. #SUB#
Pavlov looking to break Archer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Archer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pavlov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Archer is keeping busy.
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Archer.
Archer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (4) Archer#T10#
Archer is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Pavlov has his feet on Archer's thighs here. He's pushed Archer 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! Archer screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov is the new lightweight champion!
Matvey Pavlov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CWC 338
Date: Mar 05, 2023

160 cm
34 yrs
150 lbs

168 cm
37 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 14 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 35 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Lee gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Archer
Lee is taking a breather. Archer 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.
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Archer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Archer is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
Lee postures up.
Archer keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Archer wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee pushing down on Archer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Archer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Lee wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Lee is taking a breather. Archer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Archer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Archer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Lee works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Archer
Archer is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Archer 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: Lee (5) vs (2) Archer#T7#
Lee controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Archer wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Archer forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Archer is working for a submission of some sort. #T8#
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Lee is not content to let Archer control the position.#SUB2#
Archer 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. #T9#
Archer is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Archer wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Lee is controlling Archer's trapped leg to prevent Archer from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Archer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Archer eventually gives up the hold.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lee keeping control of the position. #T11#
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Archer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (5) Archer
Archer trying to control the position but Lee is working away. #SUB2#
Archer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Archer wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Archer is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well. #T13#
Archer advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (5) vs (7) Archer
Lee tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Archer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Archer goes for an armbar but Lee turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lee.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (7) Archer#T14#
Lee trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lee is now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Archer gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Archer wins on points by 8 to 7.
Able Archer is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Able Archer 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.

Event: CATCHMANIA 5
Date: Jan 29, 2023

165 cm
33 yrs
159 lbs

168 cm
37 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 35 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Archer tries to keep at a distance but Siam has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Siam turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Siam manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Siam (4) vs (0) Archer
Siam taking a breather here.
Archer tries to bench press Siam off him but Siam keeps the position.
Archer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Siam's best efforts.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siam 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.#T1#
Siam content to control rather than advance.
Archer tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.
Archer is trying is best to control the position here.
Archer trying to get back to full guard but Siam takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (7) vs (0) Archer#T2#
Archer is just holding on here. Siam manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Siam (10) vs (0) Archer
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.
Archer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Siam biding his time, controlling Archer. #T3#
Archer can't escape the position.
Archer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Siam has good solid back control here.
Siam doesn't have the hooks in and Archer manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (10) vs (2) Archer#T4##SUB#
Siam looking for a guillotine here but Archer defends easily.
Archer trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Archer trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom. #T5#
Siam trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Archer pushes down on Siam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Archer wants to pass to mount but Siam is defending the position. #SUB2#
Archer seems to be working for a kimura but Siam defends the submission attempt.
Siam trying to get back to full guard but Archer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (10) vs (5) Archer#T6##SUB2#
Archer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Siam has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Siam wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer wants to control the action but instead Siam gets a body lock and reverses into Archer's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (12) vs (5) Archer#SUB2#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Siam controlling from the top position.
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Siam avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T8#
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siam's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (12) vs (7) Archer
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam has Archer pulled in close to control his posture.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Archer advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (12) vs (10) Archer
Archer 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 Siam's shoulder. That is not cool.
Archer in the domination position with Siam hanging on.
Archer looking to control but instead Siam has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Archer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Siam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Archer.
Archer performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Siam wants to get back to full guard but Archer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (12) vs (13) Archer
Siam tries to buck Archer off but Archer is having none of it.
Archer working away.
Siam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Archer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Archer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Archer trying to control the action but Siam is working from the bottom. #T12#
Archer controlling from side mount.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Siam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Archer tries to advance to mount but Siam denies him.
Who's going to make the next move?
Archer tries to advance to mount but Siam instead regains half guard.
Siam manages to get to full guard. #T14#
Siam keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siam is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 13 to 12.
Able Archer is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Able Archer 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.

Event: CWC 334
Date: Jan 22, 2023

168 cm
36 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
30 yrs
138 lbs

Mcgillicutty

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 35 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mcgillicutty rushes Archer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Mcgillicutty ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mcgillicutty no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer'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.
Archer stands and throws Mcgillicutty's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (3) vs (0) Mcgillicutty#SUB#
Archer tries for a kimura but Mcgillicutty is defending well.
Archer works to advance to full mount. Mcgillicutty defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (5) vs (0) Mcgillicutty
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Archer is having none of it.#T1#
Mcgillicutty working to try and regain half guard.
Mcgillicutty tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer controlling the pace for now.
Mcgillicutty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Archer wants to control the pace but Mcgillicutty is squirming around nicely.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Mcgillicutty really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Mcgillicutty is controlling an arm, preventing Archer from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Archer avoids the attempt from Mcgillicutty to control.
Mcgillicutty is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Mcgillicutty tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcgillicutty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Archer wants to control the pace but Mcgillicutty is squirming around nicely.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcgillicutty is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Archer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mcgillicutty has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mcgillicutty!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Archer 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: Archer (7) vs (2) Mcgillicutty#T4#
Mcgillicutty tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#SUB#
Archer seems to be working for a kimura but Mcgillicutty defends the submission attempt.
Archer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Archer is pressing down on Mcgillicutty's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcgillicutty is holding on for now.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Archer is keeping busy. #T5#
Mcgillicutty regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Archer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Archer wants to control from the top but Mcgillicutty keeps moving.
Mcgillicutty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the position. #T6##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium inform us that Mcgillicutty has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Archer pushes down on Mcgillicutty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mcgillicutty is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Archer trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mcgillicutty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Archer wants to control from the top but Mcgillicutty keeps moving.
Archer controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Archer passes Mcgillicutty's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mcgillicutty is looking to improve his position.
Mcgillicutty manages to get to full guard.
Archer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Mcgillicutty has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Archer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (10) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty is not content to let Archer control the position. #SUB#
Archer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcgillicutty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a sweep.
Mcgillicutty tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (12) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty wants to hold on but Archer pushes him away.#T10#
Mcgillicutty is squirming around, avoiding Archer's attempts to control the action.
Mcgillicutty tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgillicutty might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Archer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Archer prevents Mcgillicutty from getting the reversal.
Archer trying to control but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Archer controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Mcgillicutty tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Archer fails to advance to Mcgillicutty's back.
Mcgillicutty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Archer controlling from the full mount.
Mcgillicutty regains half guard.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
Mcgillicutty is not content to let Archer control the position.#T12##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Archer passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (15) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Archer in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Archer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcgillicutty, who protects the arm well. #T13#
Mcgillicutty stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgillicutty keeps working. #SUB#
Archer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mcgillicutty rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Archer's guard! Nice work there by Mcgillicutty!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (15) vs (4) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (15) vs (7) Mcgillicutty
Archer tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.#T14##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Archer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mcgillicutty wants to control for a moment but Archer uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty seems to be working for a kimura but Archer defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgillicutty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
Able Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CWC 333 - Miyagi vs Al Jhit
Date: Jan 15, 2023

168 cm
36 yrs
145 lbs

180 cm
28 yrs
135 lbs

Esteves

Event: CWC 332 - The Reboot
Date: Jan 08, 2023

168 cm
36 yrs
145 lbs

160 cm
33 yrs
150 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 34 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 14 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Archer pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Lee has Archer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lee pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Archer tumbling to the mat - Lee dives into Archer's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Archer holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Archer looking to control.
Archer has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Archer is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Archer keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee is fighting to break Archer's control of his arms but Archer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Archer controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Archer pulls Lee in to control the position.
Archer wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Archer there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Lee
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Archer is looking to get to half guard.
Lee controlling from mount. #T6#
Archer can't escape the position.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Archer tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Lee prevents Archer from getting the reversal.
Archer tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Archer tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Archer tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (8) Lee
Lee controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Lee is hanging on to Archer's back as he tries to escape. #T9#
Lee has good solid back control here.
Lee controlling well, preventing Archer from escaping the position.
Lee avoiding Archer 's attempts to control his hands.
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape. #T10#
Archer trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks. #T11#
What can Archer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Archer tries to break free. #T12#
Lee is riding his opponent, not letting Archer buck him off.
Archer trying to control the action but Lee just sinks the hooks in.
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape.
Archer tries to escape the position. #T13#
Lee controlling the position well here. Archer rolled but Lee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lee gets his hands free as Archer looks to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.
Archer trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
Archer is in bad spot here.
Archer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Archer tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 8 to 0.
John Lee is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath John Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CWC 330 - Fiso vs The Reverend
Date: Nov 13, 2022

168 cm
36 yrs
145 lbs

170 cm
45 yrs
147 lbs

Rob

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 34 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Ace Rob!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Archer clinches up with Rob and pushes him back against the cage.
Rob has Archer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Archer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Archer pulls guard successfully.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rob trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rob controls the pace.
Rob wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Archer pulls Rob in close to prevent any damage.
Rob looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (0) Rob
Rob controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself. #T2#
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rob bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Rob
Rob tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer has Rob pulled in close to control his posture.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Rob from controlling successfully.
Rob preventing the sweep. #T3#
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rob looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Rob slips nicely into half guard.
Archer has his hands clasped together around Rob's back. He's all about the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Rob wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rob's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rob's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (6) vs (2) Rob#T5#
I really don't envy Rob right now.
Archer controlling the position well here. Rob rolled but Archer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rob wants to control his opponent's hands but Archer gets his hands free.
Rob tries to roll but Archer sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB#
Archer 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, Rob has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Archer is looking for the choke from the back position but Rob is controlling his hands well. #T6#
Archer is trying to stick to Rob's back but Rob is turning into Archer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Archer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rob.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (4) Rob
Rob sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer 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: Archer (8) vs (4) Rob
Archer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Archer trying to pass the guard but Rob defending well. #T7#
Rob trying to control but Archer postures up.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rob holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rob is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rob avoid being mounted?
Rob has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Advanced Fighting Systems. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rob is trying is best to control the position here. #T8#
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rob is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rob avoid being mounted?
Archer trying to advance position but Rob counters by regaining guard. #T9#
Rob managing to control the position.
Archer preventing the sweep.
Rob keeps trying to improve his position.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Archer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Archer is fighting to break Rob's control of his arms but Rob is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Archer preventing the sweep.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Archer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rob wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer controlling the pace. #T11#
Rob tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Rob moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Archer passes into half guard.
Rob trying to control but Archer postures up.
Rob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Rob trying to control here.
Archer slows the pace down in half guard.
Rob is looking to improve his position.
Rob is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Archer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Archer's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (8) vs (8) Rob
Rob controlling well, preventing Archer from escaping the position.
Rob has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Archer's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Rob struggling to keep hold of the position.
Archer tries to escape but Rob has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Archer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rob performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rob wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #T14#
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.
Rob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer is trying to keep Rob in close.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Archer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (10) vs (8) Rob

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
A victorious Able Archer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWG 38 (135lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022

175 cm
25 yrs
145 lbs

168 cm
36 yrs
145 lbs

Elvul

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 33 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Elvul closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Elvul lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Archer
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer 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.
Elvul wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Archer is pulling down on Elvul's head to control his posture. #T1#
Archer 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: Elvul (2) vs (2) Archer
Archer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Archer 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.
Elvul is holding on to half guard well.
Elvul trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up. #T2#
Elvul gets full guard.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Elvul wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Archer is now in half guard.
Elvul wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Elvul is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Archer controlling the action here.
Elvul tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Archer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Archer wants to pass to mount but Elvul is defending the position. #T4#
Elvul is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Elvul actively working from the bottom here.
Elvul trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer slows the pace down in half guard.
Archer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but Elvul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Elvul gets back to full guard.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Elvul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (2) Archer
Elvul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Archer wants to sweep but no luck.
Elvul looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Elvul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Elvul being controlled here momentarily.
Elvul won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Elvul stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position. #T8#
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer pulls Elvul in to control the position.
Elvul won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Archer trying to control the position here.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Elvul from controlling successfully. #T9#
Elvul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elvul wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer seems keen to control Elvul's posture.
Elvul passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (7) vs (2) Archer
Elvul tries to advance to mount but can't. #T10#
Elvul controlling from side mount.
Elvul trying to control the position but Archer is working away.
A control attempt from Archer but he's now mounted!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Elvul (9) vs (2) Archer
Archer wants to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.#T11#
Elvul controlling from the full mount.
Elvul seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Archer for as long as he can get away with.
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape. #T12##SUB#
Elvul with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Elvul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape.
Archer wants to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.
Elvul tries to control but Archer wriggling away.
Elvul controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Elvul looking to control but Archer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Elvul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Archer tries to hold on but Elvul postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
After winning the bout, Dreynos Elvul thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CWC 325 - Miyagi vs Burroughs
Date: Oct 09, 2022

165 cm
32 yrs
152 lbs

168 cm
35 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 32 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Siam misses with a takedown attempt - Archer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Archer feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Archer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Siam gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer tries to get to full guard but Siam has control of the leg.
Archer is looking to control Siam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Siam wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam controlling the action here.#T1#
Archer wants to control but Siam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Siam is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Archer controlling the position well.
Siam controlling the action here.#T2#
Siam is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
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.
Archer wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
Siam trying to control the pace.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Archer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer controlling the position.#T4#
Archer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Archer trying to control the position.
Archer controlling Siam's posture. #T5#
Siam 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#
Archer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siam defends well.
Archer is pulling down on Siam's head. It's preventing any offense from Siam, at least for the moment.#T6#
Siam trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer pulls Siam in close to his closed guard and prevents Siam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer wants to control but Siam passes easily into half guard. #T7#
Siam wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam controlling the pace.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Archer wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well. #T8#
Siam trying to control the pace.
Archer tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Archer is in trouble now - Siam has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Archer#T9#
Siam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Siam avoids the attempt from Archer to control.
Archer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Siam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Siam looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Siam prevents Archer from getting the reversal.
Archer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Archer wants to control but Siam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siam is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (8) vs (0) Archer
Archer is working to get back to half guard. #T11#
Archer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Siam pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Archer has given up his back. Will we see Siam going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Siam (11) vs (0) Archer#T12#
Good control from Siam.
Archer is trying to break free. #T13#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.
Archer breaks Siam's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (11) vs (2) Archer
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Siam looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Archer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Siam works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Siam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Archer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siam is adopting a defensive guard.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Chan Siam seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CWC 324 - Prelims
Date: Oct 02, 2022

168 cm
35 yrs
145 lbs

171 cm
30 yrs
151 lbs

Johnson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 32 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Archer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Archer jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Archer around his waist. Archer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Archer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Archer defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer gets back to full guard.
Archer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Archer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #T1#
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Archer trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Archer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Archer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Archer still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Archer 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: Archer (4) vs (2) Johnson#T2#
A lull in the action here as Archer stalls from top position.
Archer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (6) vs (2) Johnson#T3#
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
Archer controlling from mount.
Archer is looking to work his way around to Johnson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Archer stalling.
Archer wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Archer not doing much here. #T5#
Johnson is not content to let Archer control the position.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg. #T6#
Archer trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Archer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Archer's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (6) vs (6) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Archer'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#
Johnson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Archer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Archer just trying to survive but Johnson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T7##SUB2#
Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but Archer is defending it well. #SUB2#
Archer fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Archer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Johnson working for the choke. #SUB2#
Johnson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Johnson working for the choke. #T8##SUB2#
Archer defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (6) Johnson
Archer content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Archer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Archer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Archer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
Johnson is looking to sweep but instead, Archer has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Archer seems to be looking for submissions. #T10#
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Archer seems content to control.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11#
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Archer passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (6) Johnson
Archer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Johnson is being controlled here.
Johnson regains half guard.
Archer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13#
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for subs from the bottom but Archer mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (14) vs (6) Johnson
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Archer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Archer is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T14#
Archer controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
A relieved looking Able Archer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CWC 323 - Sparxx vs IsMore
Date: Sep 25, 2022

175 cm
46 yrs
145 lbs

168 cm
35 yrs
145 lbs

Pancake

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 54 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 32 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pancake fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Archer to the ground. Pancake is now in Archer's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pancake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Archer pulls Pancake in to control the position. #SUB2#
Archer working for a triangle but Pancake defends it easily.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Archer is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pancake rolls with it to try and escape but Archer cranks on the arm and Pancake is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Able Archer!
Able Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CWC 321 - Fiso vs Jan
Date: Sep 11, 2022

175 cm
43 yrs
155 lbs

168 cm
35 yrs
145 lbs

Andreev

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 31 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Andreev fails with a takedown attempt.
Archer shoots for a double leg takedown but Andreev sprawls well. He's pushed Archer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Archer enables Andreev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Archer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (0) Archer
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Andreev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andreev 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.
Andreev slips nicely into half guard.
Andreev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer controlling the position well.
Andreev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Andreev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Andreev trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away. #T2#
Andreev tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Archer is trying to control but can't.
Andreev stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer is trying to control but can't.
Andreev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Andreev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Andreev prevents Archer from improving his position.
Archer controlling the position well.
Andreev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
Andreev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Andreev wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Andreev trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Andreev not doing much here.
Archer trying to control from the bottom. #T5#
Archer controlling the position well.
Andreev controlling the action here.
Andreev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (5) vs (0) Archer
Archer is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T6#
Andreev controlling his opponent.
Andreev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Archer for as long as he can get away with.
Andreev trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Archer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Andreev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (8) vs (0) Archer
Andreev tries to push Archer's head away but Archer is holding on tight.
Archer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Andreev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andreev controlling from mount.
Archer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Archer regains half guard.
Andreev is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Archer is doing well to control the position and prevent Andreev from advancing to side control.#T9#
Andreev is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Archer keeping control of the position.
Andreev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Andreev continues to stall.
Archer keeping control of the position. #T10#
Archer trying to control but Andreev postures up.
Andreev wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Andreev wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position.
Andreev is stalling here. Archer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Andreev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Archer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andreev (8) vs (4) Archer
Andreev tries to buck Archer off but Archer is having none of it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Archer tries to advance to mount but can't. #T11##SUB2#
Archer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Andreev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Archer's guard! Nice work there by Andreev!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (10) vs (4) Archer
Andreev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Andreev stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (13) vs (4) Archer
Archer tries to buck Andreev off but Andreev is having none of it.#T12#
Andreev wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer tries to improve position but can't.
Andreev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Andreev wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer is trying to control Andreev's posture but Andreev avoids it.
Archer stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T13#
Archer prevents Andreev from moving into mount.
Archer has one of Andreev's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Andreev wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer wants to control but Andreev postures up.
Archer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Andreev's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Andreev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14##SUB2#
Archer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andreev is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Andreev trying to control the pace.
Further stalling from Andreev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andreev takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Alexey Andreev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022

168 cm
35 yrs
145 lbs

170 cm
38 yrs
162 lbs

Merlin

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 30 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Merlin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Archer did well to prevent Merlin getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Merlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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#
Merlin wants to work for an arm triangle but Archer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Merlin controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Archer won't allow Merlin to pass to mount.
Merlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Merlin is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Merlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Archer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Merlin is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Well, if Merlin 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. #T2#
Archer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Merlin works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Merlin
You can see the frustration on Archer's face as Merlin controls the position. #T3#
Merlin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Archer!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (7) Merlin
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merlin trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer holds on for dear life.
Archer is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape.
Merlin avoids the attempt from Archer to control.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merlin prevents Archer from getting the reversal.#T5#
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Archer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely.
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape. #T6#
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Merlin goes for an armbar but Archer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (7) Merlin#SUB2#
Merlin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Archer stacks Merlin 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 Archer!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (7) Merlin#T7#
Merlin is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it.
Merlin tries to improve position but can't.
Archer trying to control the position but Merlin is working away.
Merlin is looking to regain half guard here but Archer keeps moving and retains side control.
Archer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T8#
Archer working away.
Merlin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Archer off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (5) vs (11) Merlin
Archer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Merlin controlling the action here.
Merlin wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Merlin wants to work for an arm triangle but Archer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T9#
Merlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Archer trying to control here.
Merlin is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Merlin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Archer's thigh. Archer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Archer controlling the position.
Archer is trying to keep Merlin in close. #T10#
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is trying to keep Merlin in close.
Merlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Merlin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer wants to sweep but no luck.
Merlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Archer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T12#
Merlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Archer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Archer 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.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Archer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merlin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T13#
Merlin trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin is looking to pass into half guard but Archer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Archer is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (7) vs (11) Merlin
Merlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin looking to control. #T14#
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Merlin wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard.
Archer trying to control the pace.
Merlin 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!
Archer wants to advance to full mount but Merlin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 11 to 7.
Xavier Merlin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022

176 cm
28 yrs
159 lbs

168 cm
35 yrs
145 lbs

Kentas

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Rimtas Kentas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 30 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kentas rushes Archer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Archer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kentas smiles and moves away.
Kentas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Archer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kentas somewhat.
Kentas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Archer swivels and escapes.#TD#
Archer gets caught napping as Kentas dives in and scores a takedown. Archer manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kentas (2) vs (0) Archer
Kentas looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kentas (2) vs (2) Archer
Kentas wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas working a defensive guard but Archer passes into half guard. #T1#
Kentas wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Archer slows the pace down in half guard.
Kentas's coaches at Team Grunt 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.
Kentas tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#T2#
Kentas wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kentas gets back to full guard.
Kentas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Kentas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Archer defends it easily.#SUB#
Kentas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kentas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kentas keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer advances to half guard. #T4#
Kentas wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kentas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kentas looking for submissions off his back.
Kentas wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kentas trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kentas (2) vs (5) Archer
Archer 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#
Kentas is looking to improve his position but Archer isn't that keen on the idea.
Kentas is working hard here to advance position.
Kentas tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Kentas has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kentas (2) vs (8) Archer
Archer is not going to allow Kentas to sit and survive in this position. #T6#
Archer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kentas doesn't escape.
It looks like Archer 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.
Kentas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kentas trying to control the action but Archer just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Kentas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Archer tries to get the hooks in deep but Kentas pushed the leg off. #T7#
Kentas trying to control the hands but Archer won't let him.
Archer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Archer tries to get the hooks in deep but Kentas pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Kentas right now. #T8#
Archer is trying to stick to Kentas's back but Kentas is turning into Archer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Archer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kentas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kentas (4) vs (8) Archer#SUB#
Kentas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Archer dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kentas (4) vs (10) Archer
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Kentas is retaining full guard.
Archer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9##SUB#
Kentas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kentas working a defensive guard here.
Kentas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
Kentas is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
Archer 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. #SUB#
Kentas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Archer defends it easily.#T10#
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kentas managing to control the position. #SUB#
Kentas looking for subs off his back but Archer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Archer works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kentas (4) vs (13) Archer#T11#
Archer controlling from mount.
Archer wants to control the pace but Kentas is squirming around nicely.
Kentas working to try and regain half guard. #T12#
Kentas tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas is trying to escape the mount but Archer keeps good control and instead manages to take Kentas's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kentas (4) vs (16) Archer
Kentas is in bad spot here.
Archer 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.
Kentas tries to break free. #T13#
Archer doesn't have the hooks in and Kentas manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kentas (6) vs (16) Archer
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kentas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kentas (6) vs (18) Archer
Archer stays in close to Kentas's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Kentas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Archer 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 Kentas.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kentas (6) vs (21) Archer
Archer wants to control but Kentas is keeping him busy. #T14#
Kentas is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it.
Kentas is letting Archer control him for a moment.
Archer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kentas is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kentas is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it.
Kentas is not content to let Archer control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 21 to 6.
Able Archer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CWC 312 - Lee vs Huhrera
Date: Jul 10, 2022

168 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
30 yrs
150 lbs

Chai

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 29 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Chai dives in and scores a takedown into Archer's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Chai
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer pulls Chai in to control the position.
Archer 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.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer looking to control.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard. #T1#
Archer pulls Chai in to control the position.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Chai
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai working a defensive guard but Archer passes into half guard.
Chai wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Archer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Chai preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Archer prevents Chai from improving his position.#T4#
Archer wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Archer sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Chai wants to sweep but Archer has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Chai
Archer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (5) vs (4) Chai
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Archer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Archer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it. #T7##SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Chai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Archer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Archer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Archer!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (9) vs (4) Chai
Chai trying to remain calm as Archer controls from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T8#
Archer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs.
Archer trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
Chai is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Archer takes a little break here. Chai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai trying to remain calm as Archer controls from the top position.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Chai is trying to work for a sweep but Archer has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (11) vs (4) Chai
Archer fails to move to back control. #T10#
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai wants to control but Archer is having none of it.#SUB#
Archer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (11) vs (6) Chai
Archer keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T11#
Chai advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Archer is concentrating on defense, preventing Chai from advancing position.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer trying to control here. #T12#
Chai stalling.
Archer is concentrating on defense, preventing Chai from advancing position.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it. #SUB2#
Chai is working for a kimura but Archer is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?#T13#
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Archer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Archer.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (9) Chai
Archer tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Chai with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Archer is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Archer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T14#
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Archer is in trouble now - Chai has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (12) Chai
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 12 to 11.
Dragon Li Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CWC 311 - Lee vs Brown
Date: Jul 03, 2022

168 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs

170 cm
26 yrs
144 lbs

Saldini

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 28 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Archer moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Saldini works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Saldini
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Saldini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Archer moves into full guard.
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Saldini looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Saldini is fighting to break Archer's control of his arms but Archer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Saldini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Archer is trying to control the position but Saldini postures up. #T2#
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Archer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Saldini
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##SUB2#
Saldini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saldini controlling Archer's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Archer 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. #T4#
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is fighting to break Saldini's control of his arms but Saldini is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Archer passes into half guard.
Archer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Saldini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
Archer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Saldini is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Archer content to control rather than advance.
Saldini wants to get back to full guard.
Archer trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom. #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Saldini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saldini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Saldini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Saldini can't keep his opponent in guard - Archer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T9#
Still in half guard, Archer seems content to control.
Saldini is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saldini avoid being mounted?
Saldini is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Archer is staying active.
Saldini is looking to improve his position. #T10#
Saldini is not content to let Archer control the position.
Saldini trying to control here.
Archer not doing much here.
Saldini manages to get to full guard. #T11#
Saldini is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
Archer controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Archer'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.
Saldini trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer. #T13#
Saldini wants to sweep but no luck.
Saldini is pulling down on Archer's head to control his posture.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Archer is really struggling to control Saldini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saldini holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Saldini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Saldini gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Saldini wins on points by 3 to 2.
After winning the bout, Angelo Saldini thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CWC 310 - Peterson vs Zulu
Date: Jun 26, 2022

173 cm
40 yrs
155 lbs

168 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs

Brah

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 28 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Brah closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Archer to the mat! Archer manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (0) Archer
Brah looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (2) Archer
Brah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer preventing the sweep.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Brah seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Brah wants to hit a sweep here but Archer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brah there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (2) vs (5) Archer
Archer prevents Brah from getting the reversal.
Brah tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Archer is trying to take his opponent's back.
Archer controlling his opponent.
Brah is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Brah is looking to get to half guard.
Brah 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.
Brah moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Brah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brah has his hands on Archer's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brah seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Brah.
Brah is trying to keep Archer in close.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Archer is fighting to break Brah's control of his arms but Brah is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brah trying to control the position. #T4#
Brah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Archer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (4) vs (5) Archer
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brah stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Archer wants to improve his position but instead Brah has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Brah wants to work for an arm triangle but Archer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Archer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Brah slows the pace down in half guard.
Archer wants to improve his position but Brah is controlling well.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brah content to control rather than advance.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Brah has control of the leg.
Archer is trying to control but can't. #T6#
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brah in particular looking to stall.
Brah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Brah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Archer is just riding it out for now. Brah eventually gives up the hold.
Archer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Brah is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Brah stalling away here and it's allowed Archer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brah wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer is adopting a defensive guard.
Archer is continuing to stall.
Brah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brah being controlled here momentarily.
Brah is looking to pass into half guard but Archer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Archer is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (4) vs (7) Archer#SUB#
Brah working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Archer has passed into half guard!
Archer prevents Brah from improving his position.
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Brah is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Brah actively working from the bottom here.
Brah is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brah keeps working. #T10#
Archer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brah wants to get back to full guard.
Brah is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brah avoid being mounted?
Brah holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Brah trying to control but Archer postures up.
Brah won't allow Archer to pass to mount.
Brah keeping hold of Archer's head, controlling as best he can.
Brah tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#T11##SUB#
Brah actively working from the bottom here.
Archer controlling the action here.
Brah is controlling Archer's trapped leg to prevent Archer from advancing to side control.
Brah continues to stall.
Brah trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (4) vs (10) Archer#T12#
Brah wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brah (4) vs (13) Archer
Archer avoiding Brah 's attempts to control his hands.
Brah rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brah moves into full guard.
Archer trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Archer advances to half guard. #T13#
Brah is looking to improve his position.
Archer content to control rather than advance.
Brah is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brah avoid being mounted?
Archer controlling the action here.
Brah wants to get back to full guard but Archer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (4) vs (16) Archer
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Brah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Brah tries to buck Archer off but Archer is having none of it.
Archer working away.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer happy to just control the position for now.
Brah struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 16 to 4.
Our winner, Able Archer, 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.

Event: CWC 309 - Halli vs Archer
Date: Jun 19, 2022

177 cm
33 yrs
150 lbs

168 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs

Halli

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 14 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 27 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Archer clinches with his opponent.
Archer tries to pull guard but Halli holds him up against the cage and eventually Archer drops back down to his feet.
Archer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Halli walks away with a smile on his face. Archer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Halli closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Archer did well to prevent Halli getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer trying to control here.
Archer has his hands clasped together around Halli's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Halli is looking to pass Archer's guard but actually Archer recovers to full guard.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Halli 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.
Archer wants to hit a sweep here but Halli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Archer there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (0) Archer
Halli with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Archer stops Halli from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Halli controlling his opponent.
Halli avoids the attempt from Archer to control.
Archer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Archer tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him 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.
Archer working to try and regain half guard. #T5#
Halli controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Archer is desperately trying to improve his position but Halli has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Halli content just to control the position here.
Archer tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Archer keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Archer holds of for dear life.
Archer wants to control but Halli is having none of it.
Archer tries to improve his position but instead Halli has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Halli (8) vs (0) Archer#T8#
You can see the frustration on Archer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Archer wants to control his opponent's hands but Halli gets his hands free.
Archer tries to escape but Halli has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Halli.
Archer is in bad spot here. #T9#
Archer just trying to survive but Halli is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Archer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Halli's guard. Nice work there by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (8) vs (2) Archer
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Halli working a defensive guard here.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halli is adopting a defensive guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Halli.#T12#
Halli keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer controlling from the top position. #T14#
Archer passes Halli's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Reijo Halli was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CWC 308 - Silva Jr vs Priest
Date: Jun 12, 2022

168 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs

172 cm
36 yrs
146 lbs

Brown

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 27 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 28 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Archer gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Brown
Archer has control of Brown 's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Archer is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer pulls Brown in to control the position.
Brown advances to half guard. #T1#
Brown is trying to control. Archer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
Brown working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Archer's thigh. Archer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Archer's guard.
Archer wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Archer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown . #SUB2#
Brown is working for a kimura but Archer is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Archer wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it. #T3#
Archer is staying active underneath Brown , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Archer gets back to full guard.
Archer pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Brown stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Brown
Archer wants to control but Brown postures up.
Archer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brown 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Archer is staying active underneath Brown , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Brown is working for a kimura but Archer is defending it quite comfortably.
Archer is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Archer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage. #T5#
Brown is controlling the pace.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
Archer wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6##SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Archer is pressing down on Brown 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Archer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Archer in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (5) Brown
Brown working a defensive guard here. #T7#
Brown wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Brown pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Archer looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Brown looking to control but Archer passes into half guard.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Brown .
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (7) Brown
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (7) Brown
Brown is trying to hold Archer in close to prevent damage but Archer has managed to pass into half guard.
Archer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (7) vs (7) Brown
Archer looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Archer content just to control the position here.
Archer prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
Archer avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
Archer controlling his opponent. #T11#
Archer trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Archer content just to control the position here.
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Archer controlling his opponent.
Brown tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
Archer controlling from the full mount.
Brown stops Archer from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Brown tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
Archer is trying to take his opponent's back.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown tries to improve his position but instead Archer has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (10) vs (7) Brown
Archer is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Brown wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Will Archer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer has good solid back control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
An out of breath Able Archer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Antonio Brown had this to say: 'Iï¿½ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'.

Event: CWC 307 - Cruz vs Nickal
Date: Jun 05, 2022

168 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs

175 cm
39 yrs
143 lbs

Dee

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 27 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Archer has Dee up against the cage in a clinch.
Dee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Archer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Archer tries to score a body lock takedown but Dee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Archer is defending well.#TD#
Archer pulls Dee into guard.
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.
Archer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer controlling Dee's posture. #T1#
Dee won't allow Archer to sweep him here. #T2#
Dee tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer wants to sweep here but Dee controlling him for the moment.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Archer seems keen to control Dee's posture.#T3#
Dee is stalling in the full guard.
Archer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dee preventing the sweep.
Archer is trying to control the position but Dee postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Dee content to stall in guard here.
Archer working a defensive guard here.
Archer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Archer controlling the position.
Dee 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.
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Archer controlling Dee's posture.
Archer wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer keeping full guard, as Dee tries to pass.
Archer 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: Archer (2) vs (0) Dee#T7#
Dee is holding on to half guard well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dee 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.#T8##SUB#
Archer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T9#
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but Dee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.#T10#
Dee trying to control here.
Dee trying to get back to full guard but Archer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (0) Dee#T11#
Archer controlling from mount.
Archer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Archer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dee for as long as he can get away with.
Dee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Dee is desperately trying to improve his position but Archer has a good base and remains in mount.
Archer controlling from mount.
Archer avoids the attempt from Dee to control.#T14#
Archer controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Able Archer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CWC 306 - Halli vs Brown
Date: May 29, 2022

175 cm
42 yrs
155 lbs

168 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs

Andreev

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Andreev shoots in and gets a takedown into Archer's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (0) Archer
Andreev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Andreev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andreev trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Archer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Andreev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Archer pulls Andreev in close to prevent any damage.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Andreev controlling from the top position.
Archer keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Andreev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Archer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andreev is aware though and is defending well.
Andreev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andreev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Archer for as long as he can get away with.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Andreev trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer pulls Andreev in close to prevent any damage.
Andreev 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.
Andreev won't allow Archer to sweep him here. #T4#
Andreev controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Archer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andreev controlling from the top position.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Andreev sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andreev trying to move into half guard but instead Archer has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (2) Archer#T5#
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andreev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Andreev working a defensive guard here.
Andreev pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Archer is stalling in the full guard.
Archer forces his way into half guard.
Archer is taking a breather. Andreev 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.
Andreev is not content to let Archer control the position.
Andreev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Archer prevents Andreev from improving his position.
Andreev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Archer is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
Andreev gets back to full guard.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Andreev working a defensive guard here.
Andreev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer postures up. #T9#
Archer 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.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Andreev.#T10#
Andreev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andreev 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: Andreev (4) vs (2) Archer
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andreev is looking to pass Archer's guard but actually Archer recovers to full guard.
Andreev trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T11#
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
Archer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Andreev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Andreev forces his way into half guard.#T12#
Archer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Andreev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Archer controlling the position well.
Still in half guard, Andreev seems content to control.
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andreev is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Andreev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Andreev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Andreev wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Well, if Andreev 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. #T14#
Archer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andreev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andreev's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (4) vs (4) Archer
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev is pulling down on Archer's head. It's preventing any offense from Archer, at least for the moment.
Andreev being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Archer gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Archer wins on points by 5 to 4.
Our winner, Able Archer, 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.

Event: CWC 305
Date: May 22, 2022

173 cm
40 yrs
155 lbs

168 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs

Brah

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 26 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Archer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Archer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brah to keep the fight standing.
Brah drops down looking for an ankle pick but Archer pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
Brah looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Archer!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brah (4) vs (0) Archer
Archer is looking to reverse the position.
Brah wants to control for a moment but Archer uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Brah'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.
Archer tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah is taking a breather. Archer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brah is working away from the top position though.
Brah controlling the action here.
Brah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Archer is refusing to be controlled, as Brah sits in half guard. #T2#
Brah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Archer gets back to full guard. #T3#
Brah 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.
Brah trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Brah advances to half guard.
Brah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brah wants to advance to full mount but Archer doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T4#
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Brah passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (7) vs (0) Archer#T5#
Archer trying to remain calm as Brah controls from the top position.
Archer sneaks back into half guard.
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Brah content to stall in guard here.
Brah trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Brah trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Brah 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.
Archer wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Brah being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Brah drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Archer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brah has Archer in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (7) vs (2) Archer
Brah wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Brah has his hands on Archer's head, controlling the position. #T8#
Brah is trying to keep Archer in close.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Brah.
Brah keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Brah trying to control the position.
Archer wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving. #T9#
Brah is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
Brah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Archer postures up.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer is stalling in the full guard.
Brah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T10#
Brah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (9) vs (2) Archer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
Archer is looking to sweep but instead, Brah has passed into half guard.
Brah is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer trying to control here. #T11#
Brah is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Archer keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
Brah is fighting to break Archer's control of his arms but Archer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Archer keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass. #T12#
Brah content to stall in guard here.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brah advances to half guard.
Brah trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Brah wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
Archer wants to control but Brah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brah slows the pace down in half guard.
Brah is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Archer wants to improve his position but Brah is controlling well. #T14#
Archer wants to control but Brah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brah wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Brah content to control rather than advance.
Archer tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Brah tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brah takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Edgy Brah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CWC 304 - Prelims
Date: May 15, 2022

170 cm
25 yrs
144 lbs

168 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs

Saldini

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Archer pushes Saldini up against the cage in a clinch.
Saldini prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Saldini has hold of one of Archer's legs. Archer is fighting the takedown attempt but Saldini gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (0) Archer#SUB2#
Archer looking for a triangle here. Saldini is fighting it but it looks tight! Archer pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Saldini is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Able Archer!
Able Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CWC 302 - Jabbar vs Dravezesdi
Date: Apr 17, 2022

171 cm
25 yrs
144 lbs

168 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs

Lvavatai

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tiaoali Lvavatai ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 26 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lvavatai tries to clinch up but Archer circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Lvavatai moves into the clinch.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Archer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Lvavatai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Archer just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Archer gets control of Lvavatai 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Archer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lvavatai 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lvavatai (0) vs (2) Archer
Lvavatai controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Lvavatai keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Lvavatai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Lvavatai looking for subs off his back but Archer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Archer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lvavatai (0) vs (5) Archer#T2#
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Archer 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.
Lvavatai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Archer content just to control the position here.
Lvavatai tries to improve his position but instead Archer has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lvavatai (0) vs (8) Archer#T3#
Archer not allowing Lvavatai to control his hands.
Archer keeps control of the position as Lvavatai tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer controlling from the back.
Lvavatai can't escape the position. #T4##SUB2#
Lvavatai showing good submission defense here.
Lvavatai can't escape the position.
Lvavatai looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Archer biding his time, controlling Lvavatai . #T5#
You can see the frustration on Lvavatai 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lvavatai is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T6#
Archer has the hooks in. Lvavatai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Archer keeps control of the position easily here as Lvavatai tries to buck him off. #SUB2#
Archer tightening his grip on Lvavatai , looking for the choke.
Lvavatai is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Archer. #T7#
Lvavatai tries to escape but Archer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lvavatai trying to control the position but Archer manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Lvavatai do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lvavatai tries to escape the position. #T8#
Archer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Well, with Archer on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lvavatai is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Archer.
Lvavatai tries to escape but Archer has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Good control from Archer.
Archer not allowing Lvavatai to control his hands. #SUB2#
Lvavatai is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Archer controlling well, preventing Lvavatai from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Lvavatai is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T10##SUB2#
Archer has one arm under Lvavatai 's neck. Lvavatai is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Archer manages to get his arm free though and Lvavatai is in a world of trouble! Archer sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Lvavatai turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Able Archer!
During a confident post fight interview, Able Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA Prelims
Date: Apr 03, 2022

173 cm
35 yrs
146 lbs

168 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs

Cruz

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 24 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 25 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Archer sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Archer.
Archer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Archer. Archer maintains the clinch.
Archer is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Archer jumps guard and drags Cruz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Cruz is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Cruz has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Cruz wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it. #SUB#
Archer is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Archer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Archer wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy. #T2#
Archer is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Cruz'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.
Archer is trying to control but can't.
Cruz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Archer!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (3) vs (0) Archer
Cruz prevents Archer from getting the reversal.#T3#
Archer wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Archer can't escape the position.
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cruz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Archer tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Archer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cruz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Cruz is working for a guillotine from mount but Archer frees his head quite easily.
Archer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cruz wants to take Archer's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB#
Cruz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Archer has worked his arm free - good work by Archer!
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T6#
Archer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Archer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer is concentrating on defense, preventing Cruz from advancing position.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working. #T8#
Archer has a hand on Cruz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cruz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (6) vs (0) Archer
Cruz looking to control but Archer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Archer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Archer tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away. #T9#
Archer can't escape the position.
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
Archer tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz fails to move to back control.
Cruz controlling his opponent. #T10#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cruz.
Archer 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: Cruz (6) vs (2) Archer
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T11#
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.#SUB#
Cruz has an active guard here but Archer has managed to pass into half guard.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well. #T12#
Archer performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Archer prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13##SUB#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Archer won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz is looking to sweep but instead, Archer has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Archer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Archer.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg. #T14#
Well, if Archer 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.
Cruz manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Archer passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer prevents Cruz from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Darian Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CWC 299 - Ottke vs Savkov
Date: Mar 20, 2022

168 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs

175 cm
38 yrs
143 lbs

Dee

Event: CWC 298 - Prelims
Date: Mar 13, 2022

168 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs

174 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs

Ignatowski

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 23 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Archer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ignatowski smiles and moves away.
Archer circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Archer clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Ignatowski gets control of Archer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ignatowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Archer trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Ignatowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Archer trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Ignatowski#T1#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignatowski defends well.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Archer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Ignatowski#T3#
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
My spies in White Eagle inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (7) Ignatowski#T4#
Archer gets back to half guard.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Ignatowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ignatowski has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (10) Ignatowski
Archer is working to get back to half guard. #T6#
Ignatowski trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Ignatowski can't control as he wanted to and Archer manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Archer gets back to full guard.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.#T7#
Ignatowski is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (10) Ignatowski
Archer trying to control.
Archer has the hooks in. Ignatowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ignatowski looking very determined here, making life difficult for Archer.
Ignatowski trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Archer is looking for a choke. Ignatowski gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Ignatowski manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (12) Ignatowski#SUB#
Archer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T8#
Ignatowski won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski postures up.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T9#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Archer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (12) Ignatowski
Archer postures up. #SUB2#
Ignatowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ignatowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Archer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Archer trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Archer advances to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer is looking to pass Ignatowski's guard but actually Ignatowski recovers to full guard. #T11#
Ignatowski pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (14) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer trying to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T12#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (14) Ignatowski
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T13#
Archer won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Archer trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Archer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ignatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard. #SUB#
Archer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ignatowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Archer.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Archer advances to half guard. #SUB#
Archer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignatowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 14 to 8.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CWC 297 - El Toro vs Silva Jr
Date: Mar 06, 2022

168 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
22 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Toehold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Archer swivels and escapes.
Tommy Toehold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Archer forces Toehold back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Toehold pulls guard successfully.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (3) vs (0) Toehold
Archer trying to control the position but Toehold is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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#
Archer tries for a kimura but Toehold is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is not content to let Archer control the position.
Toehold tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Archer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Archer tries to move to mount but Toehold blocks the move with his legs.
Toehold is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Archer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Toehold trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up. #SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Toehold defends it well.
Archer is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2##SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Toehold defends it well. #SUB#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Toehold has managed to free his arm - good work.
Toehold desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Toehold keeping hold of Archer's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Archer seems to be looking for submissions.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well.
Archer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Toehold!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (6) vs (0) Toehold
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Archer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4##SUB#
Archer working for a submission but Toehold is keeping him at bay.
Archer fails to advance to Toehold's back.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer is trying to take his opponent's back. #T5#
Archer is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Toehold is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (9) vs (0) Toehold
I really don't envy Toehold right now. #SUB#
Archer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Toehold knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Toehold for a finish. #SUB#
Toehold defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Archer's arms.
Archer wants to control but Toehold manages to buck him off and is now in Archer's guard! Nice work there by Toehold!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (9) vs (2) Toehold#T6#
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Archer wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
Toehold passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Archer trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
Archer wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well. #T7#
Toehold slows the pace down in half guard.
Archer trying to control here. #T8#
Archer is refusing to be controlled, as Toehold sits in half guard.
Archer wants to control but Toehold passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (9) vs (5) Toehold
Archer is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Toehold politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Toehold prefers to stall for the moment though.
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.#T9#
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Toehold's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Toehold passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Archer!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (9) vs (8) Toehold
Toehold avoids the attempt from Archer to control.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape. #T10#
Toehold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Archer is looking to improve his position but Toehold isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Toehold takes Archer's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Archer is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (9) vs (11) Toehold
Archer tries to break free. #T12#
Toehold really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Archer.
Archer breaks Toehold's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (11) vs (11) Toehold
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (11) vs (13) Toehold#SUB#
Toehold avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T13#
Archer is trying to hold Toehold in close to prevent damage but Toehold has managed to pass into half guard.
Toehold tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Toehold is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Toehold with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Archer trying to control but Toehold postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 13 to 11.
Tommy Toehold thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CWC 296 - Brown vs Cubbedge 3
Date: Feb 27, 2022

168 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs

182 cm
49 yrs
146 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 21 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 32 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Morrison manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Archer on his heels. He'll look to pass Archer's guard now, I'm sure.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Morrison#SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Archer working a defensive guard but Morrison passes into half guard.
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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#
Archer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Archer is pressing down on Morrison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Archer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morrison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Morrison is still trying to improve position.
Morrison won't allow Archer to sweep him here. #SUB#
Archer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer 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.
Archer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer is pushing down on Morrison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morrison is fighting to maintain full guard but Archer has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Archer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morrison is just riding it out for now. Archer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Archer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morrison 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.#T4#
Archer moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Morrison#SUB#
Archer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morrison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Archer is trying to get an arm triangle but Morrison is defending well.
Archer trying to control the position but Morrison is working away. #SUB#
Archer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morrison has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
Morrison sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Archer moves into full mount! Morrison won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Archer is looking to advance position but Morrison won't allow it.
Archer performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Morrison is defending against the submission attempts here by Archer. #T6#
Archer trying to pass the guard but Morrison defending well.
Archer works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (2) Morrison
Archer wants to control the pace but Morrison is squirming around nicely.
Morrison tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away. #T7#
Morrison can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer is looking to work his way around to Morrison's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Morrison regains half guard.
Archer wants to take a breather but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Archer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morrison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Archer has managed to get both his arms back between Morrison's legs - danger averted.
Archer pushes down on Morrison's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morrison has managed to free his arm - good work. #T8#
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morrison defends it well. #SUB#
Archer wants to work for an arm triangle but Morrison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morrison moves into full guard.
Morrison trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer. #T9#
Morrison 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: Archer (11) vs (4) Morrison#SUB2#
Morrison 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.
Morrison tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it. #T10#
Archer gets back to full guard.
Archer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Morrison has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (7) Morrison
Morrison tries to move to mount but Archer blocks the move with his legs.
Morrison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Morrison's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T11#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Archer!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (10) Morrison
Archer is trying to escape the mount.
Morrison looking to control but Archer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Archer has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Morrison's lack of action.
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Morrison seems to be looking for submissions. #T13#
Archer trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Morrison manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (13) Morrison
Archer tries to hold on but Morrison postures up.
Morrison wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Archer has given up his back here. Will Morrison look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (11) vs (16) Morrison
Archer trying to control the hands but Morrison breaks the grip. #T14#
Archer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Morrison's guard. Nice work there by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (13) vs (16) Morrison
Morrison being controlled here, momentarily.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison trying to control the position.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is looking to advance position but Morrison has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (13) vs (20) Morrison

And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison wins on points by 20 to 13.
Our winner, David Morrison, 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.

Event: CWC 295 - Archer vs Cosades
Date: Feb 13, 2022

168 cm
32 yrs
145 lbs

175 cm
43 yrs
159 lbs

Cosades

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cosades closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Archer's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Cosades
Archer wants to improve his position but instead Cosades has moved into half guard.
My spies in Oblivion Gate inform me that Cosades has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer wants to improve his position but Cosades is controlling well.
Cosades is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cosades perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Archer is defending against the submission attempts here by Cosades. #SUB2#
Cosades is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer keeping control of the position. #T1#
Cosades prevents Archer from improving his position.
Archer gets full guard.#SUB#
Archer has his foot on Cosades's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cosades works his way back into a safe position though.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Archer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cosades defends well.#T2##SUB#
Archer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Archer has his foot on Cosades's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cosades works his way back into a safe position though.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cosades avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cosades not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cosades trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Cosades drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cosades jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer working a defensive guard but Cosades passes into half guard.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer gets back to full guard.
Archer wants to sweep here but Cosades controlling him for the moment.
Archer being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Archer is trying to keep Cosades in close.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cosades manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Cosades#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Cosades is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Cosades keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer is looking to pass into half guard but Cosades pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cosades is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (4) Cosades
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Cosades controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Archer keeping full guard, as Cosades tries to pass.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Archer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cosades 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 Archer.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (2) vs (7) Cosades
Archer is looking to regain half guard here but Cosades keeps moving and retains side control.
Archer is trying to control Cosades's posture but Cosades avoids it.
Cosades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Archer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Archer is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Archer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Archer sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Archer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cosades pulls his head out easily.
Cosades trying to mount his opponent but Archer defends it.
Cosades performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Cosades's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Archer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Archer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Archer working a defensive guard but Cosades manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (2) vs (10) Cosades#SUB2#
Cosades tries for a kimura but Archer is defending well.
Archer tries to buck Cosades off but Cosades is having none of it.#T9#
Cosades trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard.
Cosades trying to control the position but Archer is working away.
Cosades controls the position from side control.
Archer is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Cosades moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Archer is looking to reverse the position.
Cosades staying calm.
Archer is looking to regain half guard here but Cosades keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Archer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Cosades is trying for a kimura here. Archer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cosades wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caius Cosades!
A very excited looking Caius Cosades made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CWC 294 - Pavlov vs Jackson
Date: Feb 07, 2022

168 cm
32 yrs
145 lbs

173 cm
34 yrs
146 lbs

Cruz

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Archer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Archer (0) vs (4) Cruz
Archer 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.
Archer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cruz looking to control but instead Archer has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cruz passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (4) Cruz
Archer trying to control.#T1#
Cruz rolls, trying to escape but Archer keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Archer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Archer 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, Cruz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Archer struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Archer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cruz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cruz for a finish.
Cruz is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T2#
Cruz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Archer's guard. Nice work there by Cruz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (6) Cruz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Archer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cruz has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer moves into full guard. #T3#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Archer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (6) Cruz#SUB#
Archer 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.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Archer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Archer moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (9) vs (6) Cruz
Archer looking to control but instead Cruz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Archer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Archer.
Archer wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Archer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Archer's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (9) vs (10) Cruz#T5#
Archer tries to escape the position.
Cruz avoiding Archer 's attempts to control his hands.
Cruz tries to get the hooks in deep but Archer pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for the choke from the back position but Archer is controlling his hands well.
Archer is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Cruz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Archer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Archer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cruz's guard. Nice work there by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (11) vs (10) Cruz
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (11) vs (12) Cruz
Archer keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Archer wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Archer is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Archer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Archer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cruz stacks Archer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cruz!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (15) Cruz
A control attempt from Archer but he's now mounted!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (11) vs (17) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz looking for a guillotine from mount but Archer is having none of it. #T8#
Cruz prevents Archer from getting the reversal.
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
Archer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Cruz goes for an armbar but Archer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (13) vs (17) Cruz
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now. #T9##SUB2#
Cruz looking for subs off his back but Archer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Archer moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (16) vs (17) Cruz
Cruz tries to bench press Archer off him but Archer keeps the position.
Cruz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Archer's best efforts.#T10#
Archer wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well.
Archer prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Archer wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Archer looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Archer preventing the sweep.
Archer slips nicely into half guard.
Cruz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Archer jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (19) vs (17) Cruz
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Archer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura here.
Cruz tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#T12#
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working. #SUB#
Archer is working for a submission of some sort.
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Archer pushes down on Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Archer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cruz!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (22) vs (17) Cruz
Cruz gets back to half guard.#T13##SUB#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass. #T14#
Archer is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Archer has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Archer. #SUB#
Archer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz is looking to get back to full guard here but Archer has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (25) vs (17) Cruz

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 25 to 17.
Able Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CWC 293 - MacGowan vs Schultz
Date: Jan 30, 2022

168 cm
32 yrs
145 lbs

173 cm
34 yrs
146 lbs

Cruz

Event: CWC 292 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 24, 2022

170 cm
39 yrs
154 lbs

168 cm
32 yrs
145 lbs

Huhrera

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Huhrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Huhrera has a takedown stuffed.
Huhrera 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.
Julio Valeron Huhrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huhrera shoots in and drives through. Archer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Huhrera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Archer quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (0) Archer#SUB2#
Archer actively working from the bottom here.
Huhrera prevents Archer from improving his position.#SUB#
Huhrera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Archer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huhrera .
Huhrera trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Archer is defending against the submission attempts here by Huhrera . #T1#
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Huhrera sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Archer is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Archer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Archer 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: Huhrera (2) vs (2) Archer#T2#
Huhrera is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Huhrera is working hard here to advance position.
Huhrera wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Huhrera is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Archer wants to work for an arm triangle but Huhrera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Archer passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (2) vs (5) Archer
Archer working away.#T3##SUB2#
Archer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Huhrera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Archer's guard! Nice work there by Huhrera !
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (4) vs (5) Archer
Archer keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass. #SUB2#
Archer is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Huhrera frees his head nicely. Oh but Archer has switched to an armbar! Huhrera is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Able Archer!
Able Archer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CWC 291 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 17, 2022

168 cm
32 yrs
145 lbs

177 cm
31 yrs
150 lbs

Halli

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Halli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Archer sprawls well initially but Halli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Halli
Archer tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.
Halli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli controlling the action here. #T1#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Halli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Archer has a hand on Halli's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Halli takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Halli
Archer tries to reverse the position but Halli maintains control.
My spies in Thib's Sweat Shoppe inform me that Halli has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Archer tries to improve his position but instead Halli has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (8) Halli
Archer tries to break free.
Halli has good solid back control here.
Archer wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Archer is in bad spot here.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Archer trying to control the hands but Halli breaks the grip.
Archer wants to escape the position.
Halli controlling from the back.
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Halli is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halli controlling well, preventing Archer from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Archer's body.
It looks like Halli 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.#T4#
Archer is in bad spot here.
Halli has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Archer's body.
Halli controlling well, preventing Archer from escaping the position. #T5#
Halli controls the position.
Archer breaks Halli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (8) Halli#T6#
Halli trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Archer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Halli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Archer has Halli in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (10) Halli
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Halli puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T7#
Halli slows the pace down in half guard.
Archer wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Well, if Halli 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.
Halli uses his free foot to push down on Archer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Archer.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (2) vs (13) Halli
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Archer has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (2) vs (16) Halli#T8#
Archer turns into Halli and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (16) Halli
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Archer wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli is controlling Archer's posture.
Archer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (18) Halli#T9#
Halli advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (4) vs (21) Halli
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Halli is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Halli has managed to sneak the leg through.
Halli stalling.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Archer trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Halli controlling the action here.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg. #T11#
Halli wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
Archer wants to get back to full guard but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (4) vs (24) Halli
Archer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Archer is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
Halli takes a little break here. Archer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T12#
Archer is trying to get back to half guard.
Archer looking for a sweep but Halli has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (4) vs (26) Halli
Archer is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.
Archer tries to improve his position but instead Halli has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (4) vs (29) Halli#T13#
Archer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Halli.
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Archer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Archer right now.
Archer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Halli's guard. Nice work there by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (29) Halli
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Halli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer trying to move into half guard but instead Halli has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (31) Halli

And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 31 to 6.
A less than humble Reijo Halli misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TWGC 36 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022

172 cm
50 yrs
145 lbs

168 cm
32 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 32 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Archer pushes Mata up against the cage in a clinch.
Archer is pressed up against the cage. Mata has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Archer down to the mat. Archer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mata.#TD#
Mata closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Archer did well to prevent Mata getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Archer
Mata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Archer tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer looking to control but Mata passes into half guard.
Archer is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Archer gets back to full guard. #T1#
Mata stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata won't allow Archer to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Archer looking for subs off his back but Mata has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Archer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Archer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Archer seems keen to control Mata's posture.#SUB2#
Archer has an active guard here but Mata has managed to pass into half guard.
Mata trying to control from Archer's half guard. Archer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mata pushing down on Archer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Archer gets full guard.
Mata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Archer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mata passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Archer looking for submissions off his back.
Archer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mata has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Archer#T4#
Mata looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Mata working for a guillotine from mount but Archer is in no mood to give up.
Archer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Archer moves into full guard.
Mata looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB2#
Archer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mata defends it easily.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mata passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Archer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Archer looking to control. #T6##SUB2#
Archer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mata is aware though and is defending well.
Mata trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
Mata works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mata trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Mata prevents Archer from improving his position.#T7#
Archer keeps trying to improve his position.
Archer is still trying to improve position.
Mata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Mata is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Archer wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
Mata trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer wants to sweep but Mata has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (0) Archer
Archer struggling a bit here.
Archer is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Archer manages to get back to half guard.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Mata trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Archer is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard.
Archer is pressing down on Mata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mata won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Archer 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: Mata (8) vs (2) Archer
Mata trying to get back to full guard but Archer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (5) Archer#T10#
Archer wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Archer has control of Mata's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mata regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Archer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mata has worked his arm free - good work by Mata!
Mata prevents Archer from improving position. #T11#
Mata is trying to get back to half guard.
Archer tries to advance to mount but Mata denies him.
Archer advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (8) vs (7) Archer
Archer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mata is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Archer swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mata is now in Archer's guard. A big mistake from Archer there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (10) vs (7) Archer#T12#
Archer wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Archer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mata defends it easily.
Archer is looking to sweep but instead, Mata has passed into half guard.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Archer is looking to get back to full guard here but Mata has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (13) vs (7) Archer
Mata controls the position from side control.#T13#
Mata trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Archer moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Archer has an active guard here but Mata has managed to pass into half guard. #T14#
Mata wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Mata 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!
Archer regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
An out of breath Dado Mata thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 36 (145lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021

168 cm
32 yrs
145 lbs

182 cm
48 yrs
146 lbs

Event: CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021

168 cm
31 yrs
145 lbs

172 cm
36 yrs
153 lbs

Sitsongrit

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Archer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sitsongrit to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer 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.
Sitsongrit showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Archer looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily. #T1#
Sitsongrit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Archer is looking for a triangle but Sitsongrit pushes his legs off easily.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Sitsongrit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Archer has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sitsongrit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.#T3##SUB#
Archer working for a triangle but Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sitsongrit's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Sitsongrit#SUB2#
Sitsongrit has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Archer 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 Sitsongrit.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
Sitsongrit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit controlling the position.#T5#
Archer pushes down on Sitsongrit's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sitsongrit still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sitsongrit 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: Archer (5) vs (6) Sitsongrit
You can see the frustration on Archer's face as Sitsongrit controls the position.
Archer is looking to regain half guard here but Sitsongrit keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.#T6#
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer is not content to let Sitsongrit control the position.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard.
Archer is not content to let Sitsongrit control the position.
Sitsongrit has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Archer!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (5) vs (8) Sitsongrit
Archer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sitsongrit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Archer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Sitsongrit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Sitsongrit has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Archer is looking for a triangle but Sitsongrit pushes his legs off easily.
Sitsongrit controlling from the top position.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Archer has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Sitsongrit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here.#T9#
Sitsongrit tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
Archer tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit trying to control the pace.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a kimura but Archer is defending well.
Still in half guard, Sitsongrit seems content to control.#T10#
Sitsongrit is looking to stall here but Archer recovers full guard. #SUB#
Archer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sitsongrit advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (11) Sitsongrit
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Archer is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Archer being controlled for a moment.
Archer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sitsongrit's best efforts.
Sitsongrit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Sitsongrit is very close to passing his half guard.
Sitsongrit is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Sitsongrit trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
Archer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Archer keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Sitsongrit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer is trying to hold Sitsongrit in close to prevent damage but Sitsongrit has managed to pass into half guard. #T13#
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sitsongrit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sitsongrit's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (9) vs (11) Sitsongrit
Archer is hanging on to Sitsongrit's back as he tries to escape.
Sitsongrit 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#
Archer looking for the RNC.
Sitsongrit staying busy and making it hard for Archer to control. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Archer keeps control of the position as Sitsongrit tries to break free. #T14#
Archer trying to control momentarily.
Sitsongrit turns into Archer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (9) vs (13) Sitsongrit
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Archer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Archer has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sitsongrit wins on points by 13 to 9.
Marcinho Sitsongrit decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CWC 280
Date: Nov 01, 2021

168 cm
31 yrs
145 lbs

177 cm
40 yrs
151 lbs

Tori

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Tori darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Tori#SUB#
Archer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tori is looking to pass Archer's guard but actually Archer recovers to full guard.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Tori controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Archer 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#
Archer 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: Archer (2) vs (2) Tori
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Tori is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tori knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Archer trying to advance position but Tori counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer is looking to pass into half guard but Tori pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tori is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (4) Tori
Tori tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Tori stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Tori stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
Archer wants to control the position but Tori says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Archer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (4) Tori
Tori is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Archer is looking to pass into half guard but Tori pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tori is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (6) Tori
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Tori slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (4) vs (9) Tori
Archer is trying to get back to half guard.
Tori taking a breather here. #T4#
Archer gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Archer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Archer is pressing down on Tori's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tori trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there. #T5#
Tori passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (4) vs (12) Tori#SUB2#
Tori looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tori's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Archer tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tori's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tori's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (8) vs (12) Tori#T6##SUB#
Archer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Tori defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Archer's arms. #SUB#
Archer looking for the choke but no joy.
Tori tries to break free. #SUB#
Tori defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Archer's arms. #T7##SUB#
Archer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tori is defending well though. Archer let's go of the attempt for now.
Tori prevents Archer from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Archer 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, Tori has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tori rolls, trying to escape but Archer keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Archer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8##SUB#
Archer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tori knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tori for a finish.
Tori tries to roll but Archer sticks to his back. #SUB#
Archer is looking for the choke from the back position but Tori is controlling his hands well.
Archer not allowing Tori to control his hands. #SUB#
Archer tightening his grip on Tori, looking for the choke.
Archer not allowing Tori to control his hands. #T9##SUB#
Archer working for a choke but Tori is defending well.
Tori rolls, trying to escape but Archer keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Archer is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Archer looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Archer tightening his grip on Tori, looking for the choke. #T10##SUB#
Archer is looking for the choke from the back position but Tori is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Archer working for the choke. #SUB#
Archer working for a choke but Tori is defending well. #SUB#
Archer working for the choke. #T11##SUB#
Archer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Archer goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Tori escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (14) Tori
Archer trying to control here.
Tori is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Archer with the active half guard here but Tori passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (17) Tori#T12#
Archer tries to improve position but can't.
Tori takes a little break here. Archer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
It looks like Tori 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.
Tori is continuing to stall.
Archer is looking for a sweep.
Tori advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (8) vs (19) Tori
Archer is trying to reverse the position but instead Tori has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (22) Tori
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Tori has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T13#
Archer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tori. #SUB2#
Archer showing good submission defense here.
Tori trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tori has the hooks in. Archer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Tori go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Archer breaks Tori's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (10) vs (22) Tori
Tori is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Archer preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Tori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Archer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tori looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tori looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tori!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (10) vs (26) Tori
Archer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tori wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tori controls the position from side control.
The adventures of Tori the control monster continue. Boring.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tori wins on points by 26 to 10.
After the fight, Rap Tori was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CWC 273
Date: Oct 10, 2021

168 cm
31 yrs
145 lbs

179 cm
46 yrs
157 lbs

Holzken

Event: CWC 269
Date: Sep 26, 2021

168 cm
31 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs

Sakuraba

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 13 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sakuraba 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: Archer (0) vs (2) Sakuraba
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Sakuraba is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Archer wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Archer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Archer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Archer wants to improve his position but instead Sakuraba has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Archer gets full guard.
Sakuraba is stalling in the full guard.
Sakuraba passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba controlling the pace.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Sakuraba 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.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Archer is looking to control Sakuraba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Archer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakuraba stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Archer has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
Archer being controlled here, momentarily.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet. #T4##SUB#
Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Archer working for submissions but it's allowed Sakuraba to get to half guard.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Sakuraba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Archer manages to get to full guard.
Sakuraba passes into half guard.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Archer gets back to full guard. #T6#
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Archer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Sakuraba
Sakuraba is adopting a defensive guard.
Archer looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Archer is fighting to break Sakuraba's control of his arms but Sakuraba is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sakuraba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuraba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer being controlled here momentarily.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T8#
Sakuraba can't keep his opponent in guard - Archer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Archer tries to pass to full mount but Sakuraba defends it.
Sakuraba is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.
Archer tries to pass to full mount but Sakuraba defends it.
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well. #T9#
Sakuraba trying to control but Archer postures up.
Archer is pressing down on Sakuraba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sakuraba is holding on for now.
Sakuraba is in trouble now - Archer has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Sakuraba
Sakuraba is controlling an arm, preventing Archer from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB#
Archer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sakuraba is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sakuraba and Archer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Archer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sakuraba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T10#
Sakuraba is looking to regain half guard here but Archer keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Archer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sakuraba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Archer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sakuraba has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Archer but great work by Sakuraba.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (5) vs (6) Sakuraba#T11#
Sakuraba is staying tight to Archer's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Archer is looking to reverse the position.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Sakuraba tries to advance to mount but Archer denies him.
Archer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sakuraba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Archer is letting Sakuraba control him for a moment.
Archer is looking to reverse the position.
Sakuraba controlling the position from side mount.
Sakuraba moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (5) vs (8) Sakuraba
Archer is looking to get to half guard.
Sakuraba wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Sakuraba controlling the pace for now.
Archer is trying desperately to improve position.
Sakuraba moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (5) vs (11) Sakuraba
Good control from Sakuraba.
Archer tries to break free. #T14#
Sakuraba tries to get the hooks in deep but Archer pushed the leg off.
Archer tries to escape but Sakuraba has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sakuraba doesn't have the hooks in and Archer manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (7) vs (11) Sakuraba
Sakuraba pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sakuraba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Archer preventing the sweep.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sakuraba wins on points by 11 to 7.
A very excited looking Ishiihara Sakuraba rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2021

172 cm
35 yrs
153 lbs

168 cm
31 yrs
145 lbs

Sitsongrit

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sitsongrit lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sitsongrit's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (2) Archer
Sitsongrit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (4) vs (2) Archer
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Sitsongrit is really struggling to control Archer but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Archer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sitsongrit is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Sitsongrit has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Sitsongrit not doing much here. #T1#
Sitsongrit is just content to waste time from the top position. Archer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Sitsongrit stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Archer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.#SUB2#
Archer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Archer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sitsongrit has managed to get both his arms back between Archer's legs - danger averted.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Sitsongrit controlling from the top position.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit forces his way into half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sitsongrit prevents Archer from improving his position.
Archer is staying active underneath Sitsongrit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here.
Archer tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
Archer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sitsongrit tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
Archer wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well.
Sitsongrit works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (7) vs (2) Archer
Archer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Sitsongrit's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Archer is trying desperately to improve position.
Archer tries to lock up and control but Sitsongrit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer is working to get back to half guard.
Archer tries to lock up and control but Sitsongrit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here.
Archer is in trouble now - Sitsongrit has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (10) vs (2) Archer#T6#
Archer 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.
Sitsongrit not doing much here.
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sitsongrit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (10) vs (4) Archer
Archer slips nicely into half guard.
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Archer trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit controlling the position.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.#T8#
Archer keeps trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Archer in close.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.#T9##SUB2#
Archer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sitsongrit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sitsongrit has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (12) vs (4) Archer
Sitsongrit slips nicely into half guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Sitsongrit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Archer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #T10#
Sitsongrit wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Sitsongrit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer is doing well to control the position and prevent Sitsongrit from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Archer is defending against the submission attempts here by Sitsongrit. #T11#
Archer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit won't allow Archer to sweep him here. #T12#
Sitsongrit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sitsongrit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (12) vs (6) Archer
Sitsongrit trying to control the position. #T13#
Archer wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sitsongrit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.#SUB#
Archer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sitsongrit has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Archer is looking to defend but Sitsongrit has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Archer! Sitsongrit pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Archer taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
Marcinho Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021

173 cm
43 yrs
153 lbs

168 cm
31 yrs
145 lbs

Joey

Event: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021

168 cm
31 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
30 yrs
144 lbs

Delisle

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Archer clinches up with Delisle and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Delisle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Delisle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Delisle 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: Archer (0) vs (2) Delisle
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Delisle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delisle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Archer wants to control but Delisle is keeping busy.
Archer wants to get back to full guard but Delisle has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Delisle
Delisle trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer tries to reverse the position but Delisle maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle can't control as he wanted to and Archer manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Archer tries to roll over but Delisle keeps him under control.#T1#
Delisle trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Delisle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Delisle's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (5) Delisle
Archer tries to get the hooks in deep but Delisle pushed the leg off.
Delisle is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Archer off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Delisle trying to control the action but Archer just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Archer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Delisle knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Delisle for a finish. #SUB#
Archer has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Delisle is defending well but eventually Archer manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Delisle has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Able Archer!
An out of breath Able Archer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CWC 254
Date: Aug 15, 2021

168 cm
30 yrs
145 lbs

172 cm
49 yrs
145 lbs

Event: CWC TEST 5
Date: Aug 06, 2021

168 cm
30 yrs
145 lbs

166 cm
36 yrs
151 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 25 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Pavlov gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Archer (0) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov working away.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Archer prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
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.
Archer tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Archer can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Pavlov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Archer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Pavlov wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Pavlov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Archer denies him.
Archer is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Pavlov trying to control the position but Archer is working away.
Pavlov tries to move to mount but Archer blocks the move with his legs.
Archer can't do much from the bottom here.
Archer prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
Pavlov wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Archer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pavlov's best efforts.
Archer is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov prevents Archer from improving his position.
Archer won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov is controlling the pace. #T4#
Archer is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Archer moves into full guard.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Archer trying to control the position.
Pavlov passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Pavlov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Archer wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (9) Pavlov
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Archer has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (12) Pavlov#T7#
Good control from Pavlov.
Archer tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Archer tries to buck him off.
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Archer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8#
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Archer's body. #SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for the choke from the back position but Archer is controlling his hands well.
Archer trying to control the hands but Pavlov won't let him.
Archer tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Archer buck him off. #SUB2#
Pavlov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Archer trying to control the hands but Pavlov breaks the grip. #T9#
Archer prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Archer just trying to survive but Pavlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pavlov is trying to stick to Archer's back but Archer is turning into Pavlov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pavlov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (12) Pavlov
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer advances to half guard.
Pavlov is in trouble now - Archer has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (12) Pavlov
Archer trying to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Pavlov regains half guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well. #SUB#
Archer is working for a submission of some sort.
Pavlov won't allow Archer to pass to mount. #T11##SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pavlov defends it well.
Archer is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now. #SUB#
Archer seems to be looking for submissions.
Pavlov is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard. #T12#
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Archer trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position here. #T13#
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Pavlov seems keen to control Archer's posture.
Archer controlling from the top position.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Pavlov controlling the position.#T14#
Archer trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov pulls Archer in to control the position.
Pavlov 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: Archer (5) vs (14) Pavlov
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Archer trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 14 to 5.
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CWC 239
Date: Aug 01, 2021

168 cm
30 yrs
145 lbs

189 cm
32 yrs
233 lbs

Puto

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Archer is looking to clinch but Puto is avoiding it. #CL#
Archer closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Puto jumps guard and drags Archer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Puto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.#SUB2#
Puto working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
Archer won't allow Puto to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puto trying to control the position.
Archer trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Puto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Puto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Archer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Archer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Puto is looking to cinch up a triangle. Archer throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Puto's body to avoid the submission. Puto has instead reached around Archer's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Puto arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cajun Puto!
Cajun Puto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CWC 230
Date: Jul 18, 2021

168 cm
30 yrs
145 lbs

177 cm
29 yrs
150 lbs

Halli

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Halli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Halli
Archer wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Archer trying to control but Halli postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Archer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2#
Halli is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Halli wants to work for an arm triangle but Archer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Archer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halli in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
Archer has his hands clasped together around Halli's back. He's all about the action.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Halli controlling the pace.
Archer trying to control but Halli postures up.
Archer gets back to full guard.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer has Halli pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Halli stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
Archer wants to hit a sweep here but Halli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Archer there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Halli
Archer is trying to reverse the position but instead Halli has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (8) Halli#SUB2#
Archer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Halli.
Archer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Archer tries to roll but Halli sticks to his back.
Halli wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Halli is hanging on to Archer's back as he tries to escape.
Archer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T7#
Archer is trying to break free.
Archer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Halli is trying to take his opponent's back.
Halli is still trying to improve position.
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape. #T8#
Halli avoids the attempt from Archer to control.
Halli wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely.
Halli tries to take Archer's back but instead Archer uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Halli is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (11) Halli
Archer wants to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Halli's attempts to control the action.
Archer 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.
Archer trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Archer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Archer keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
Archer controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself.
Archer is really struggling to control Halli but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Halli avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T11##SUB#
Archer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Halli has picked Archer up and slammed him! Archer can't keep hold of the triangle and Halli manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (14) Halli
Archer tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Halli easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (16) Halli
Archer is trying desperately to improve position.
Archer tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Archer is working to get back to half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Halli is working for a guillotine from mount but Archer frees his head quite easily.
Archer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Halli goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Archer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (16) Halli
Halli looking for a sweep. Not yet Halli, not yet. #T13#
Archer stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Halli 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.
Archer trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli looking to control.
Archer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Halli looking to control.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halli is trying to keep Archer in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 16 to 2.
Reijo Halli is the new featherweight champion!
Reijo Halli 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.

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021

182 cm
46 yrs
146 lbs

168 cm
30 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 22 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Archer pushes Morrison up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Morrison lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (0) Archer#SUB#
Morrison is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Morrison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Archer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morrison.
Archer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Archer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morrison is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer gets full guard.
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Archer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Archer working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Morrison stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (5) vs (0) Archer
Archer is looking to reverse the position.
Archer seems a little lost for a moment, as Morrison dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Archer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Archer is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Archer being controlled for a moment.
Archer struggling a bit here.
Morrison works to advance to full mount. Archer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison (7) vs (0) Archer
Archer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morrison avoids the attempt from Archer to control.#T4#
Morrison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape.
Morrison controlling the pace for now.
Morrison prevents Archer from getting the reversal.
Archer 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morrison is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Morrison content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Morrison is trying to work for a kimura but Archer is defending well.
Archer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Archer looking to control.
Morrison stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T7#
Archer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Archer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Archer controlling the position.
Archer wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
Morrison looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (7) vs (2) Archer#SUB#
Morrison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
Archer passes into half guard.
Archer sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Morrison is defending against the submission attempts here by Archer.
Archer trying to control from half guard but Morrison is working away. #T9#
Morrison manages to get to full guard.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.#SUB#
Morrison looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Archer is defending well. Morrison quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Archer has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Morrison celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Morrison!
A relieved looking David Morrison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CACC 202: Pavlov vs Archer II
Date: May 30, 2021

168 cm
29 yrs
145 lbs

166 cm
35 yrs
151 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 22 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pavlov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Archer wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer looking to control.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Archer tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Archer wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
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.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Pavlov is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Archer trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pavlov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pavlov's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control the action but Archer just sinks the hooks in.
Pavlov is trying to break free. #SUB#
Archer is looking for the choke from the back position but Pavlov is controlling his hands well.
Pavlov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Pavlov pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Pavlov has control of Archer's left arm, preventing Archer from doing any damage.
Archer pushes down on Pavlov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov wants to control but Archer passes easily into half guard.
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but Pavlov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Archer is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Archer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Pavlov is not content to let Archer control the position.
Archer prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg. #SUB#
Archer 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.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Archer won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Archer postures up.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Pavlov is pulling down on Archer's head. It's preventing any offense from Archer, at least for the moment.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.#T7#
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Archer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #SUB#
Archer pushes a forearm under Pavlov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pavlov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Able Archer!
Able Archer is the new featherweight champion!
Able Archer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CACC 189: Pripyat vs Morgan
Date: Apr 11, 2021

168 cm
29 yrs
145 lbs

175 cm
26 yrs
159 lbs

Gordo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Eddy Gordo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gordo darts in and clinches Archer up against the ropes.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Archer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gordo.
Archer is pressed up against the ropes. Gordo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Archer down to the mat. Archer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Archer clinches with his opponent.
Archer stops a takedown attempt from Gordo.
Able Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Gordo.
Gordo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Archer is defending well.
Archer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gordo prevents it. #TD2#
Archer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gordo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Archer to the mat. Archer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Gordo
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Gordo has gone for a leg lock! Archer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gordo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Gordo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Archer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gordo's guard.
Archer sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Gordo trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Archer not doing much here.
Gordo gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gordo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Archer stacks Gordo 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 Archer!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Gordo
Archer controlling from side mount.
Archer wants to control for a moment but Gordo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T2#
Archer uses his free foot to push down on Gordo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gordo.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (2) Gordo
Archer is trying to take his opponent's back.
Archer wants to control the pace but Gordo is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gordo 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: Archer (8) vs (4) Gordo#SUB#
Gordo sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Archer doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Gordo paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Archer - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Able Archer!
Our winner, Able Archer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Eddy Gordo had this to say: 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'.

Event: CACC 180: Pavlov vs Cruz
Date: Mar 21, 2021

160 cm
35 yrs
155 lbs

168 cm
29 yrs
145 lbs

Sparbot 3

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Retired Sparbot 3! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Sparbot 3 is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sparbot 3 gets underhooks to prevent Archer's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Archer jumps into guard, dragging Sparbot 3 to the mat.
Archer wants to sweep here but Sparbot 3 controlling him for the moment.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Sparbot 3 from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Archer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparbot 3 defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Sparbot 3 trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sparbot 3 is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Archer working for submissions but it's allowed Sparbot 3 to get to half guard. #T2#
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Archer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sparbot 3 keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sparbot 3 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.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Sparbot 3's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Archer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparbot 3 is aware though and is defending well.
Sparbot 3 pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Archer is trying to control but Sparbot 3 passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparbot 3 (3) vs (0) Archer#T4#
Archer tries to improve position but can't.
Sparbot 3 has knee on belly momentarily but Archer bucks him off and regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparbot 3's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparbot 3's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparbot 3 (3) vs (4) Archer#SUB2#
Archer is persistently looking for the submission but Sparbot 3 is defending it well.
Sparbot 3 wants to control his opponent's hands but Archer gets his hands free.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparbot 3'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#
What can Sparbot 3 do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Archer wants to control but Sparbot 3 is keeping busy.
Sparbot 3 trying to control but not successfully.
Sparbot 3 prevents Archer from getting a body triangle.
Sparbot 3's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Archer's hands.
Archer struggling to keep hold of the position. #T6##SUB2#
Sparbot 3 defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Archer's arms.
Archer avoiding Sparbot 3 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Archer.
Sparbot 3 just trying to survive but Archer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T7#
Archer is looking to control Sparbot 3 but Sparbot 3 is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Archer working for the choke. #SUB2#
Archer looking for the choke from the back.
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#
Sparbot 3 defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Archer gets his hands free as Sparbot 3 looks to control. #SUB2#
Archer tightening his grip on Sparbot 3, looking for the choke. #T8#
Sparbot 3 prevents Archer from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Archer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Archer is trying to control but Sparbot 3 is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Archer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparbot 3 is looking to escape.
Sparbot 3 wants to control but Archer is having none of it.#T9#
Sparbot 3 is controlling an arm, preventing Archer from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Archer looking to control but Sparbot 3 is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Archer wants to take his opponent's back but Sparbot 3 doesn't allow it.
Archer wants to control but Sparbot 3 has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Sparbot 3 keeping hold of Archer's head, controlling as best he can. #T10#
Sparbot 3 trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Archer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sparbot 3 is just riding it out for now. Archer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Archer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T11#
Archer is looking to pass Sparbot 3's guard but actually Sparbot 3 recovers to full guard.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparbot 3 is keeping the position for now.
Sparbot 3 being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Sparbot 3 keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Sparbot 3 managing to control the position.
Archer looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Archer trying to control but Sparbot 3 is working from the bottom.
Sparbot 3 has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Archer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparbot 3 (3) vs (7) Archer#T14##SUB2#
Archer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sparbot 3 has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sparbot 3 is not content to let Archer control the position.
Archer 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!
Sparbot 3 struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 7 to 3.
After winning the bout, Able Archer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CACC 173: Hozdic vs Nielsen 3
Date: Feb 21, 2021

168 cm
28 yrs
145 lbs

167 cm
22 yrs
140 lbs

Judge

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Archer clinches.
Archer wants a takedown.
Archer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Judge avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Archer wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Able Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Archer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Judge just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Archer jumps guard and drags Judge to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Judge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Judge wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Judge controls the pace.#T1#
Judge advances to half guard.
Judge trying to control from Archer's half guard. Archer has other ideas though and has regained 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.
Judge is looking to pass into half guard but Archer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Archer is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (0) Judge
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is really struggling to control Judge but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Judge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer postures up.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Archer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Judge is just riding it out for now. Archer eventually gives up the hold.
Judge wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Judge wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer is keen to just control but Judge is a slippery customer.
Judge tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#T4#
Judge moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Archer trying to control but Judge is working 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.
Judge looking to control but Archer passes into half guard.
Judge is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Judge avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Archer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Judge wants to get back to full guard but Archer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (0) Judge#T5#
Judge tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Judge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Judge trying to control but Archer flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (0) Judge
Judge is in bad spot here.
Archer controls the position.
Judge just trying to survive but Archer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T6#
Judge is keeping busy.
Judge rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Judge is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Judge is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Archer has latched onto it... Big trouble! Archer pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Judge is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Archer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Able Archer!
Able Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CACC 166: Ribbler vs Savkov
Date: Jan 31, 2021

172 cm
30 yrs
146 lbs

168 cm
28 yrs
145 lbs

Brown

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Archer pushes Brown up against the ropes in a clinch.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Brown is trying to trip Archer. He has hold of a leg but Archer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brown persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Archer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Archer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.
Archer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer looking to control.
Brown is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is trying to hold Brown in close to prevent damage but Brown has managed to pass into half guard.
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.
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Archer 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 (5) vs (0) Archer#T3#
Archer tries to control but Brown manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (8) vs (0) Archer
Archer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Archer keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Brown wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Brown won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Archer keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T5#
Brown wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Archer is looking for a triangle here but Brown uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (0) Archer
Archer tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Archer is not content to let Brown control the position.
Archer is letting Brown control him for a moment.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown stalling away here and it's allowed Archer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7#
Archer is trying to control the position but Brown postures up. #SUB2#
Archer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Archer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brown has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (14) vs (0) Archer
Archer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Archer is staying active underneath Brown , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #SUB#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #T9#
Brown trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Archer is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Brown is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Brown is controlling the pace. #T11##SUB2#
Archer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown prevents Archer from improving his position.#SUB#
Archer is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Brown has latched onto it... Big trouble! Brown pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Archer is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Brown !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Brown !
A very excited looking Antonio Brown 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.

Event: CACC 161: Jiurgite vs Jello
Date: Jan 10, 2021

168 cm
28 yrs
145 lbs

177 cm
23 yrs
141 lbs

Elkins

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Dylan Elkins!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Elkins has a takedown stuffed.
Archer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Elkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Archer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Elkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Elkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Elkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Elkins
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Elkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Archer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elkins has managed to get both his arms back between Archer's legs - danger averted.
Elkins looking to pass the guard.
Elkins 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.#SUB#
Archer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer keeping full guard, as Elkins tries to pass.
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Elkins#T1#
Elkins looking to control.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Elkins is keeping the position.
Elkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elkins is keeping the position for now.
Archer controlling from the top position.
Elkins looking to control.
Archer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Elkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain 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.
Elkins controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer postures up.
Archer content to stall in guard here.
Elkins wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Elkins trying to control the position.
Elkins keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass. #T4#
Elkins keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Elkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer passes into half guard.
Archer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Elkins
Elkins wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (2) Elkins#T5#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Elkins turns into Archer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (4) Elkins#SUB#
Elkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Archer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elkins has managed to get both his arms back between Archer's legs - danger averted.
Archer keeping full guard, as Elkins tries to pass.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet. #SUB#
Archer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Elkins content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Archer has locked up a guillotine! Archer's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Elkins is holding on here and Archer must be using up a lot of energy. Elkins has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Archer gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Able Archer!
Able Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CACC 153: Average vs Galanos
Date: Dec 20, 2020

168 cm
27 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
29 yrs
134 lbs

Thayer

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Archer has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Thayer successfully pulls guard.
Archer passes Thayer's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Archer is working for a kimura but Thayer is defending it quite comfortably.
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#
Archer maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Thayer could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Archer has cracked it and Thayer is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Archer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Able Archer!
During a confident post fight interview, Able Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CACC 144: Ward vs Morrison II
Date: Nov 29, 2020

168 cm
27 yrs
145 lbs

150 cm
29 yrs
130 lbs

Kuronoa

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuronoa avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Archer tries to keep at a distance but Kuronoa has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Kuronoa jumps into guard, dragging Archer to the mat. #SUB2#
Kuronoa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Archer is defending well. Kuronoa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Archer has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kuronoa celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ono Kuronoa!

Event: TWGC 32 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 05, 2020

166 cm
33 yrs
151 lbs

168 cm
27 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Archer pushes Pavlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Pavlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Archer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pavlov goes for a takedown attempt but Archer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archer but Archer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Archer clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Pavlov is trying to trip Archer. He has hold of a leg but Archer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pavlov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Archer
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Archer wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Pavlov passes into half guard.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov'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.#T2#
Pavlov prevents Archer from improving his position.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Archer
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount.
Pavlov tries to move to mount but Archer blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Pavlov controls the position.
Archer tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Pavlov tries to move to mount but Archer blocks the move with his legs.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Pavlov takes a little break here. Archer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Archer looks to move to half guard but instead Pavlov has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Archer
Pavlov wants to take Archer's back but he can't do it this time. #T4#
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov tries to control but Archer wriggling away.
Archer is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T5#
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Further stalling from Pavlov.
Archer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Archer tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.#T6#
Pavlov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Archer 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.
Archer is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov moves to his opponent's back but Archer bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Pavlov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Archer
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov has Archer pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer is looking to advance position but Pavlov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (11) vs (2) Archer
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov tries to control but Archer wriggling away. #T8#
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Archer holds on to Pavlov around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Pavlov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T9#
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer gets back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov stalling.
Archer wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Archer 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: Pavlov (11) vs (4) Archer
Archer is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is trying is best to control the position here.
Pavlov is not content to let Archer control the position.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#T12#
Archer trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov won't allow Archer to pass to mount.
Archer is still trying to improve position.
Archer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Archer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Archer's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (15) vs (4) Archer
Archer tries to break free.
What can Archer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pavlov controlling well, preventing Archer from escaping the position.
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Archer tries to buck him off. #T14#
Archer breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (15) vs (6) Archer
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov is trying to keep Archer in close.
Pavlov has Archer pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Matvey Pavlov is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 32 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2020

168 cm
27 yrs
145 lbs

172 cm
45 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Archer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mata to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Mata
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Archer 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: Archer (2) vs (2) Mata
Archer 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.
Mata tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#T1#
Mata is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Archer jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Mata
Mata is looking for a sweep.
Archer is trying to move to mount but Mata reverses beautifully and ends up in Archer's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (5) vs (4) Mata
Mata wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.#T2#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Mata trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata controlling from the top position. #T3#
Archer wants to improve his position but instead Mata has moved into half guard.
Mata performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Mata is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Archer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mata's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (9) vs (4) Mata#T4#
Archer controlling well, preventing Mata from escaping the position. #SUB#
Archer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mata knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mata for a finish.
Archer wants to control but Mata is keeping busy.
Mata tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Archer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mata looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mata can't escape the position.
Mata 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.#T5#
What can Mata do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mata is really stuck here. #SUB#
Archer working for a choke but Mata is defending well.
Archer is trying to stick to Mata's back but Mata is turning into Archer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Archer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mata.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (9) vs (6) Mata
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mata controls the pace.
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Archer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mata trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T7#
Mata is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Mata has managed to sneak the leg through.
Archer is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mata in particular looking to stall.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mata wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #T8#
Mata is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mata seems to be looking for submissions.
Mata stalling. #T9#
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Mata takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mata trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away.
Mata is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mata passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Archer tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg.
Archer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mata is stalling in the full guard.
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (11) vs (6) Mata
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mata swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (11) vs (8) Mata
Mata looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Mata keeps trying to improve his position.
Mata preventing the sweep.
Archer is trying to control the position but Mata postures up.
Archer is looking to sweep but instead, Mata has passed into half guard.
Mata is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Archer gets back to full guard. #T13#
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Archer is in trouble now - Mata has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (11) Mata
Mata trying to control but Archer is having none of it. #T14#
Mata pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Archer tries to reverse the position but Mata maintains control.
Mata looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata fails to take his opponent's back.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Archer gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Archer takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
During a confident post fight interview, Able Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 32 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020

168 cm
27 yrs
145 lbs

177 cm
45 yrs
145 lbs

Wasa

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 21 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wasa shoots in and gets a takedown into Archer's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Wasa#SUB#
Archer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wasa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wasa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Wasa#T1#
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Wasa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Archer passes Wasa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Archer trying to pass the guard but Wasa defending well.
Archer sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Wasa keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Wasa looking for a kimura from the bottom but Archer passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Wasa#SUB#
Wasa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Archer's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Archer! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Wasa has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Able Archer!
After winning the bout, Able Archer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 32 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020

167 cm
26 yrs
138 lbs

168 cm
27 yrs
145 lbs

St. Georges

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Georges St. Georges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up but St. Georges swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
St. Georges moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Archer jumps into guard, dragging St. Georges to the mat.
St. Georges looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St. Georges (0) vs (2) Archer
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
St. Georges looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Archer passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (0) vs (5) Archer#SUB2#
St. Georges is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Archer's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Archer! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and St. Georges has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Able Archer!
A relieved looking Able Archer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 14, 2020

177 cm
45 yrs
145 lbs

168 cm
26 yrs
145 lbs

Wasa

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 20 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Archer darts in and clinches Wasa up against the cage.
Archer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wasa is looking for a takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Wasa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Archer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Wasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Archer tries to pull guard but Wasa won't allow it.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Wasa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wasa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Archer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Wasa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wasa (4) vs (0) Archer
Archer is looking for a sweep.
Wasa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (6) vs (0) Archer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wasa can't control as he wanted to and Archer manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Wasa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (9) vs (0) Archer
Wasa controlling the pace for now.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape. #T2#
Archer is looking to get to half guard.
Archer has given up his back. Will we see Wasa going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (12) vs (0) Archer
Archer 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.
Wasa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape.
Archer can't escape the position.
Wasa wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.#T3#
I really don't envy Archer right now. #SUB#
Wasa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Archer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Wasa working for a choke but Archer is defending well.
Wasa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Archer tries to escape but Wasa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wasa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape.
Archer tries to escape but Wasa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Archer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wasa keeps control of the position easily here as Archer tries to buck him off.
Archer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T5#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wasa controlling the positon.#SUB#
Archer showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Archer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wasa.
Wasa is hanging on to Archer's back as he tries to escape. #T6##SUB#
Wasa is looking for a rear naked choke here but Archer reverses the position brilliantly into Wasa's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (12) vs (2) Archer
Archer trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Archer defends it easily.
Wasa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (14) vs (2) Archer
Archer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (14) vs (4) Archer
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Wasa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Archer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (16) vs (4) Archer
Archer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wasa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Archer trying to control here.
Wasa is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Wasa trying to mount his opponent but Archer defends it. #SUB2#
Archer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Wasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wasa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wasa is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Archer!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (19) vs (4) Archer
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Archer gets back to half guard.
Wasa controlling the action here.
Archer is not content to let Wasa control the position.#T10#
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wasa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Archer sees it coming and defends easily.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Archer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wasa is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Wasa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wasa prevents Archer from improving his position.
Wasa wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Archer won't allow Wasa to pass to mount. #T12#
Archer is staying active underneath Wasa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wasa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wasa wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well. #T13#
Wasa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg. #T14#
Wasa tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
A very excited looking Masa Wasa 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.

Event: TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020

168 cm
26 yrs
145 lbs

173 cm
35 yrs
147 lbs

Ekaku

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hiroshi Ekaku!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ekaku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Archer forces Ekaku back against the cage and clinches.
Archer tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Ekaku has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Archer is trying to keep an underhook but Ekaku manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Ekaku
Ekaku wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position.
Ekaku controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Ekaku has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. 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.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Ekaku is controlling the pace. #T1##SUB#
Archer actively working from the bottom here.
Ekaku with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Ekaku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer trying to hold on to Ekaku's head to control him but Ekaku postures up.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Ekaku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Ekaku 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.
Ekaku wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #T3#
Ekaku sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer tries to roll over but Ekaku keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Ekaku seems content to control.
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ekaku looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Ekaku#T4#
Archer being controlled here momentarily.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T5#
Ekaku is looking to sweep but instead, Archer has passed into half guard.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ekaku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ekaku is not content to let Archer control the position.
Archer not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Ekaku is controlling Archer's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura here.
Ekaku wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Archer is keen to just control but Ekaku is a slippery customer.
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ekaku is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ekaku wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard. #T8#
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but Ekaku is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Archer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Archer is looking to advance position but Ekaku won't allow it.
Well, if Archer 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.
Ekaku tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#T9#
Archer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekaku keeps working.
Ekaku wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well. #T10#
Archer is looking to stall here but Ekaku recovers full guard.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Ekaku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (4) Ekaku
Ekaku postures up. #T11#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Ekaku from controlling successfully.
Archer working a defensive guard here.
Ekaku controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Archer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ekaku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Archer wants to improve his position but instead Ekaku has moved into half guard. #T12#
Archer wants to improve his position but Ekaku is controlling well.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ekaku's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Archer has his foot on Ekaku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku works his way back into a safe position though.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13##SUB#
Archer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ekaku has passed into half guard!
Ekaku with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ekaku prevents Archer from improving his position.
Archer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14#
Ekaku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ekaku preventing the sweep.
Ekaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer 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.
Ekaku looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (4) Ekaku
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ekaku is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Archer gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Archer takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Able Archer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 05, 2020

163 cm
22 yrs
146 lbs

168 cm
26 yrs
145 lbs

Gardet

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sacha Gardet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Donald Grub.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gardet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gardet ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gardet no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardet wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Gardet throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Archer escapes and throws Gardet's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (0) vs (3) Archer
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Archer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Archer prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Gardet tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gardet (0) vs (5) Archer
Gardet is desperately trying to improve his position but Archer has a good base and remains in mount.
Archer controlling his opponent.
Gardet is working to get back to half guard.
Archer moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gardet (0) vs (8) Archer
Gardet trying to control the hands but Archer won't let him.
Gardet is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T2#
Archer biding his time, controlling Gardet.
Gardet is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Foundry, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gardet is trying to break free.
Gardet is keeping busy.
Archer avoiding Gardet 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Archer controlling well, preventing Gardet from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Archer controlling the positon.
Gardet tries to escape the position.
Gardet is working hard here to advance position.
Archer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gardet.
Gardet tries to break free. #T4##SUB2#
Archer has the hooks in. Gardet is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Archer passes his arm under Gardet's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Gardet taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Able Archer!
A victorious Able Archer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020

168 cm
26 yrs
145 lbs

173 cm
30 yrs
155 lbs

Ulatov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ulatov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Archer circles away.
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Archer as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Ulatov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Ulatov
Ulatov looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Ulatov#SUB2#
Archer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Archer slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Archer wants to pass the guard but Ulatov is defending well. #SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Archer is controlling the pace.
Ulatov tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg. #T2#
Archer passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Ulatov
Ulatov is desperately trying to improve his position but Archer has a good base and remains in mount.
Archer manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ulatov to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (2) Ulatov
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Ulatov showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Archer working for a choke but Ulatov reverses nicely into Archer 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (4) Ulatov#T3#
Ulatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ulatov stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Archer has his feet on Ulatov's thighs here. He's pushed Ulatov 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! Ulatov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Able Archer!
Able Archer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 20, 2020

168 cm
26 yrs
145 lbs

182 cm
32 yrs
146 lbs

Morrison Jr.

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 11 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Archer gets caught flat footed, as Morrison Jr. shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Morrison Jr. stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Morrison Jr. showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Archer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
Archer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Morrison Jr. is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison Jr. is one step ahead there.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Archer trying to control the position.
Morrison Jr. slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. works to advance to full mount. Archer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (7) Morrison Jr.
Archer working to try and regain half guard.
Morrison Jr. is trying to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Morrison Jr. looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morrison Jr. can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape.
Morrison Jr. is looking to take Archer's back but instead Archer gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morrison Jr. is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Morrison Jr. sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morrison Jr. is stalling here. Archer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Morrison Jr. seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Archer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (7) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Archer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison Jr. keeps working. #T5#
Morrison Jr. is looking to regain half guard here but Archer keeps moving and retains side control.
Morrison Jr. 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.
Morrison Jr. keeps trying to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Morrison Jr. keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
Archer content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
Morrison Jr. lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (9) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Morrison Jr. slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
Archer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morrison Jr. sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison Jr. slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. passes into half guard.
Morrison Jr. is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Morrison Jr. is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Archer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Morrison Jr. has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (4) vs (12) Morrison Jr.#T9#
Morrison Jr. can't control as he wanted to and Archer manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Archer is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Archer wants to improve his position but instead Morrison Jr. has moved into half guard.
Morrison Jr. looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Archer wants to improve his position but Morrison Jr. is controlling well.
Morrison Jr. trying to mount his opponent but Archer defends it.
Archer wants to improve his position but Morrison Jr. is controlling well. #T11#
Morrison Jr. wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position.
Morrison Jr. is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morrison Jr. moves into full mount! Archer won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (4) vs (15) Morrison Jr.
Archer is trying to escape the mount. #T12#
Morrison Jr. looking to control but Archer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morrison Jr. is looking to work his way around to Archer's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Archer gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Archer is just riding it out for now. Morrison Jr. eventually gives up the hold.
Archer won't allow Morrison Jr. to pass to mount. #T13##SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Archer is just riding it out for now. Morrison Jr. eventually gives up the hold.
Morrison Jr. is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it. #T14#
Morrison Jr. is looking to stall here but Archer recovers full guard.
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Archer to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Morrison Jr. is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Archer pulls down on the head and he's put Morrison Jr. to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Able Archer!
Able Archer is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Able Archer 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.

Event: TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 19, 2020

168 cm
26 yrs
145 lbs

159 cm
31 yrs
168 lbs

Steel

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Archer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steel prevents it.
Steel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Archer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Archer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Archer jumps guard and drags Steel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Archer working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1##SUB#
Archer working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Archer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Archer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Steel stacks Archer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Steel!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (3) Steel
Archer is looking to regain half guard here but Steel keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Archer is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Archer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steel off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (3) Steel#SUB#
Archer tightening his grip on Steel, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Archer looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Steel is controlling Archer 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (5) Steel
Steel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard. #T6#
Steel stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Archer has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel content to stall in guard here.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (5) Steel#T7#
Archer wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Archer passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel is staying active underneath Archer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel gets full guard.
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Archer trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T8#
Archer is really struggling to control Steel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Steel working a defensive guard but Archer passes into half guard. #SUB#
Archer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Archer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Archer. #T9#
Steel won't allow Archer to pass to mount.
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer controlling the action here.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard. #T10##SUB#
Archer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T11#
Archer trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well.
Archer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel won't allow Archer to pass to mount.
Archer slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Steel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard. #T13#
Archer controlling the pace.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Archer seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.#T14#
Archer stalling away here and it's allowed Steel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Able Archer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020

181 cm
40 yrs
158 lbs

168 cm
26 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Archer darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Archer looking for a takedown.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Lee lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Archer
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T1#
Archer won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Archer slips nicely into half guard.
Lee tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Well, if Archer 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. #T2#
Archer works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (2) vs (5) Archer
Lee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (2) vs (7) Archer#SUB2#
Archer has hold of Lee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Archer is looking to work his way around to Lee's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee regains half guard.#T3#
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Archer passes into half guard.
Lee wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Archer prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is staying active underneath Archer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Archer passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (2) vs (10) Archer
Lee is looking to improve his position but Archer isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Archer looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Archer controlling his opponent.
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
Lee 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Lee working a defensive guard here. #T6##SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (10) Archer#SUB2#
Archer has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Archer 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.#SUB2#
Archer has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. #T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Archer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (12) Archer
Archer won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (6) vs (12) Archer#SUB#
Lee is working for a submission of some sort. #T9#
Archer trying to control here.
Lee wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Archer trying to control the position.
Lee wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T10#
Archer wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lee looking to improve position, pressing down on Archer's thigh with his hand. Archer seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Lee paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Lee's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Archer picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Able Archer!
A victorious Able Archer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020

168 cm
26 yrs
145 lbs

182 cm
42 yrs
146 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 16 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Morrison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Archer's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison looking to pass the guard.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there.
Morrison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morrison advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morrison frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Morrison#T1#
Archer is trying desperately to improve position.
Archer stops Morrison from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Archer wants to hold on but Morrison pushes him away.
Archer working to try and regain half guard.
Archer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Archer wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (5) Morrison#T2#
Morrison tries to break free.
Morrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Archer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Morrison knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Morrison for a finish.
Morrison 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.
Archer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Morrison.#SUB#
Archer working for a choke but Morrison is defending well.
Archer controlling well, preventing Morrison from escaping the position. #T3#
Morrison breaks Archer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (7) Morrison
Archer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (7) Morrison
Archer trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Morrison working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison being controlled here, momentarily. #T4##SUB2#
Morrison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Archer passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (9) vs (7) Morrison#SUB#
Archer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Archer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T5#
Morrison is trying to get back to half guard.
Morrison trying his best to control but Archer has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (11) vs (7) Morrison
Archer wants to control the pace but Morrison is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Morrison has given up his back. Will we see Archer going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (14) vs (7) Morrison#SUB#
Morrison tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Archer has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Morrison is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Able Archer!
Able Archer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020

168 cm
26 yrs
145 lbs

170 cm
30 yrs
147 lbs

Clay

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Andre Clay!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clay.#CL#
Archer has closed the distance and engaged Clay in a clinch.
Clay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Archer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Archer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Able Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Clay.#CL#
Archer instigates a clinch. #TD#
Archer jumps guard.
Clay stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Clay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Archer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clay has managed to get both his arms back between Archer's legs - danger averted.
Clay won't allow Archer to sweep him here. #T1#
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Clay advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clay sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Clay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Archer sees it coming and defends easily.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Clay is taking a breather. Archer 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.#T2#
Clay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Clay is very close to passing his half guard.
Clay wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer tries to roll over but Clay keeps him under control.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clay seems to be working for a kimura but Archer defends the submission attempt.
Clay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay trying to advance position but Archer counters by regaining guard. #T3#
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clay wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #SUB#
Archer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clay defends it easily.#SUB#
Archer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clay won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Clay pushing down on Archer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Clay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Clay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clay is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Archer keeping hold of Clay's head, controlling as best he can.
Clay wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position.
Clay is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Clay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clay is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Clay has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5##SUB2#
Archer is defending against the submission attempts here by Clay.
Clay prevents Archer from improving his position.#SUB2#
Clay seems to be looking for submissions.
Clay prevents Archer from improving his position.
Clay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Clay is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Clay uses his free foot to push down on Archer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Archer.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (3) Clay#SUB2#
Clay swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Archer is now in Clay's guard. A big mistake from Clay there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (3) Clay
Our spies down at at The Coffee Shop inform us that Clay has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Clay working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Archer has passed into half guard!
Clay trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Archer manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (3) Clay
Archer is trying to take his opponent's back. #T7#
Clay is squirming around, avoiding Archer's attempts to control the action.
Clay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clay sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Clay slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clay lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (5) vs (5) Clay
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Archer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clay defends well.
Clay looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (7) vs (5) Clay#SUB2#
Archer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Archer has managed to get both his arms back between Clay's legs - danger averted.
Clay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (7) vs (7) Clay
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clay pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Clay is looking for a kimura here.
Clay performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Clay is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Clay is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Clay trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Clay seems to be working for a kimura but Archer defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Clay is looking for a kimura but Archer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clay to get the leverage.
Archer is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Clay seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Clay looking for a submission but Archer manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #T11##SUB#
Clay sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Archer doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Clay paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Archer - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Able Archer!
A very excited looking Able Archer 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.

Event: TWGC 28 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Feb 16, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison (ranked 1862 p4p, 193 weight class) and Able Archer (ranked 5227 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison's entrance music is Diary of a Madman. A fine choice. David Morrison is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

182 cm
40 yrs
146 lbs

168 cm
24 yrs
140 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Archer has closed the distance and engaged Morrison in a clinch.
Archer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morrison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Archer.

Archer manages to pull guard.
Archer wants to improve his position but instead Morrison has moved into half guard.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison (0) vs (4) Archer
Morrison turns into Archer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (4) Archer
Archer keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Morrison puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Morrison sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison is looking to pass into half guard but Archer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Archer is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (6) Archer
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Morrison throws his legs up looking for a submission but Archer uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (9) Archer

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is not content to let Archer control the position.
Morrison is looking for a sweep.
Morrison sneaks back into half guard.
Archer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Archer is working for a submission of some sort.
Morrison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Morrison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looking to control.
Morrison wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Morrison working for submissions but it's allowed Archer to get to half guard.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Archer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard but Archer has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (12) Archer
Morrison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morrison has given up his back here. Will Archer look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (2) vs (15) Archer
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Archer is hanging on to Morrison's back as he tries to escape.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is keeping busy.
Archer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Morrison preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Archer.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Morrison 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 Archer gets his way!
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Archer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Morrison staying busy and making it hard for Archer to control.
Morrison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Archer looking to break Morrison's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Morrison remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Archer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Morrison trying to control the hands but Archer breaks the grip.
Archer controlling well, preventing Morrison from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison trying to control but not successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Archer working for a choke but Morrison is defending well.
Archer controls the action.
Archer keeps control of the position as Morrison tries to break free.

Morrison defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Archer's arms.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Archer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morrison has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Morrison trying to control the position but Archer manages to sink in the hooks.
Morrison wants to escape the position.
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrison trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Archer controlling the position well here. Morrison rolled but Archer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Archer doesn't have the hooks in and Morrison manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (4) vs (15) Archer
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.

Archer is looking for a triangle but Morrison pushes his legs off easily.
Morrison looking to pass the guard.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Archer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morrison controls the pace.
Morrison advances to half guard.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison is taking a breather. Archer 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.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Archer is in trouble now - Morrison has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (7) vs (15) Archer
Morrison trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison wants to take Archer's back but he can't do it this time.
Morrison content just to control the position here.
Morrison manages to capitalize on a mistake by Archer to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (10) vs (15) Archer
Morrison keeps control of the position as Archer tries to break free.

Morrison working for a choke but Archer is defending well.
Will Morrison go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Archer tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Morrison has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Archer is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Morrison!
David Morrison is the new bantamweight champion!
David Morrison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWGC 28 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Feb 15, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 809 p4p, 90 weight class) and Able Archer (ranked 5235 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

180 cm
36 yrs
145 lbs

168 cm
24 yrs
140 lbs

Ky Jr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Gaia Ky Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Archer tries to clinch up.

Archer moves into the clinch.
Archer wants a takedown but no success here.
Archer tries to pull guard but Ky Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Archer drops back down to his feet.

Ky Jr jumps guard and drags Archer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ky Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ky Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr pulls Archer in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr continues to stall.
Ky Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ky Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ky Jr 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.
Archer trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr trying to control the position here.
Ky Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ky Jr, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Ky Jr trying to control the position here.
Ky Jr wants to hit a switch here but Archer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ky Jr there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (0) vs (3) Archer
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ky Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Archer wants to control the pace but Ky Jr is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Ky Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr moves into full guard.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ky Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is controlling Archer's posture.
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.

Ky Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ky Jr is trying to keep Archer in close.
Ky Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ky Jr trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Archer trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Archer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ky Jr's guard.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.

Archer seems to be looking for submissions.
Ky Jr trying to control here.
Ky Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ky Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ky Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ky Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Ky Jr.
Archer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ky Jr's guard.
Ky Jr is not content to let Archer control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ky Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Archer wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Ky Jr is retaining full guard.
Ky Jr wants to control but Archer passes easily into half guard.
Ky Jr trying to control here.

Archer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Archer trying to pass the guard but Ky Jr defending well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ky Jr.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.
Archer advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (0) vs (6) Archer
Ky Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Archer advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ky Jr (0) vs (8) Archer

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr holds on for dear life.
Archer wants to take his opponent's back but Ky Jr doesn't allow it.
Archer avoids the attempt from Ky Jr to control.
Ky Jr tries to reverse the position but Archer maintains control.
Ky Jr is squirming around, avoiding Archer's attempts to control the action.
Archer controlling the pace for now.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Archer wants to control the pace but Ky Jr is squirming around nicely.
Ky Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ky Jr stops Archer from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ky Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr reaches up and holds on to Archer to control the position.
Ky Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ky Jr tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
Ky Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Archer fails to advance to Ky Jr's back.
Archer prevents Ky Jr from getting the reversal.
Ky Jr regains half guard.
Ky Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Archer jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (0) vs (11) Archer
Ky Jr gets back to half guard.
Ky Jr is trying to control but can't.
Ky Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Ky Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Archer won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here.
Ky Jr trying to control the position here.

Archer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Ky Jr.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 11 to 0.
A very excited looking Able Archer 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.
Gaia Ky Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'.

Event: TWGC 28 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 14, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Able Archer (ranked 5209 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elroy Clarks (ranked 1514 p4p, 92 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Able Archer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Able Archer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

168 cm
24 yrs
140 lbs

163 cm
28 yrs
141 lbs

Clarks

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Elroy Clarks!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Clarks has managed to clinch.
Archer jumps guard but Clarks stands there with Archer around his waist. Archer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clarks can't get the takedown.
Clarks is working for takedown but Archer is calmly controlling the position for now.

Clarks has Archer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Clarks pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Archer tumbling to the mat - Clarks dives into Archer's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Clarks

Archer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clarks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Archer looking for subs off his back but Clarks has passed one foot through into half guard.
My spies in Malmi Aitta inform me that Clarks has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer won't allow Clarks to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarks is taking a breather. Archer 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.
Archer is looking to improve his position.

Archer actively working from the bottom here.
Clarks stalling away here and it's allowed Archer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clarks manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Clarks
Clarks working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer wants to control from the top but Clarks keeps moving.
Archer being controlled here momentarily.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer won't allow Clarks to sweep him here.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clarks keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Archer won't allow Clarks to sweep him here.
Clarks has his hands on Archer's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarks looking to control.
Clarks looking for a sweep. Not yet Clarks, not yet.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clarks has Archer pulled in close to control his posture.
Clarks is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Clarks is keeping the position.
Clarks seems keen to control Archer's posture.
Archer wants to control from the top but Clarks keeps moving.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarks is retaining full guard.
Clarks pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Clarks 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Clarks.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Archer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Archer wants to control from the top but Clarks keeps moving.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is really struggling to control Clarks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clarks has Archer pulled in close to control his posture.
Archer 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.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Clarks managing to control the position.
Clarks controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Archer content to stall in guard here.
Clarks looking to control.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarks is retaining full guard.
Archer won't allow Clarks to sweep him here.
Archer being controlled here momentarily.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Clarks is keeping the position.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Clarks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Archer preventing the sweep.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarks wants to control the position but Archer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Archer not doing much here.
Archer wants to take a breather but Clarks is having none of it.
Archer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Archer is just content to waste time from the top position. Clarks takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarks is retaining full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Clarks has his hands on Archer's head, controlling the position.

Archer drops back looking for a leg! Clarks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clarks manages to kick Archer off! Archer jumps back into Clarks's guard.
Clarks has control of Archer's left arm, preventing Archer from doing any damage.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Clarks wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Clarks has control of Archer's left arm, preventing Archer from doing any damage.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer continues to stall.
Clarks keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Archer gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Archer takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Our winner, Able Archer, 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.

Event: TWGC 28 (135lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Able Archer (ranked 5209 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustine Tupper (ranked 4196 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupper has chosen Can't Stop: Red Hot Chili Peppers as his entrance music. Augustine Tupper is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

168 cm
24 yrs
140 lbs

167 cm
28 yrs
139 lbs

Tupper

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Augustine Tupper!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Archer tries to keep at a distance but Tupper has taken the fight into the clinch.

Archer has picked Tupper up - he's going for a ride! Archer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (0) Tupper
Tupper tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Tupper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Archer is working away from the top position though.
Tupper is staying active underneath Archer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tupper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tupper has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Archer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (0) Tupper
Tupper is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Archer in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper is looking to improve his position.

Archer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tupper won't allow Archer to pass to mount.
Tupper is looking to improve his position.
Archer is thwarting Tupper's attempts to control the position.
Tupper is looking to get back to full guard here but Archer has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (0) Tupper
Tupper is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Archer is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (10) vs (0) Tupper

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Archer controlling the pace for now.
Archer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tupper is looking to escape.
Tupper wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (13) vs (0) Tupper
Tupper wants to escape the position.
Tupper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tupper 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: Archer (13) vs (2) Tupper
Tupper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer managing to control the position.
Tupper trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Tupper looking to pass the guard.

Archer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tupper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Archer is looking for a triangle but Tupper pushes his legs off easily.
Tupper is looking to pass into half guard but Archer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Archer is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (15) vs (2) Tupper
Archer trying to control but Tupper is working from the bottom.
Tupper controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Tupper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Archer trying to control but Tupper is working from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tupper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Tupper has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Archer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (18) vs (2) Tupper
Tupper gets back to half guard.
Tupper is trying to get back to full guard.
Tupper gets full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tupper wants to sweep but no luck.
Tupper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Tupper looking for subs off his back but Archer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tupper wants to get back to full guard.
Archer moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (21) vs (2) Tupper
Tupper manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tupper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer not doing much here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Tupper looking for submissions off his back.
Tupper tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Tupper is not content to let Archer control the position.

Tupper is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Archer has latched onto it... Big trouble! Archer pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Tupper is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Archer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Able Archer!
Augustine Tupper was interviewed post fight and said 'Yeah, so ya know...um huh?'.

Event: TWGC 27 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Able Archer (ranked 4806 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 980 p4p, 110 weight class). Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music. Dado Mata is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

168 cm
23 yrs
140 lbs

172 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and William Gold.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Mata tries to keep at a distance but Archer has taken the fight into the clinch.

Mata turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mata manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Archer (0) vs (4) Mata
Mata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Archer's legs.
Archer is looking to reverse the position.

Mata looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Mata tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mata has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer tries to bench press Mata off him but Mata keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mata goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Archer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mata but great work by Archer.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (4) Mata
Mata is looking to reverse the position.
Mata struggling a bit here.
Archer laying and praying for a moment but Mata takes advantage and regains half guard.
Archer is taking a breather. Mata 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.

Mata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Mata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
Archer wants to take a breather but Mata is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mata being controlled here, momentarily.
Mata keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Archer pushing down on Mata's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Archer is looking to stall here but Mata recovers full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata being controlled here, momentarily.
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Mata keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer won't allow Mata to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.

Archer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mata dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (6) Mata
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Archer wants to control but Mata passes easily into half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata moves into full mount! Archer won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (4) vs (9) Mata
Mata wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely.
Archer gets back to half guard.
Mata is trying to control. Archer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Archer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (4) vs (12) Mata
Archer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mata off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (8) vs (12) Mata
Mata can't escape the position.

Archer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mata has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Archer 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.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Archer keeps control of the position as Mata tries to break free.
Mata prevents Archer from getting a body triangle.

Archer looking for the choke from the back.
Mata tries to break free.
Mata tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mata tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mata regains half guard.
Archer controlling the action here.
Mata 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.
Mata trying to control but Archer postures up.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Archer is looking for a kimura but Mata is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Archer to get the leverage.
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mata regains full guard. Nicely done.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer controlling from the top position.
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Archer passes into half guard.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.

Mata is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Archer is tapping! Great win for Mata!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dado Mata!
A relieved looking Dado Mata thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Able Archer (ranked 4475 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 10462 p4p, 567 weight class). Aguilar has chosen Drector's Cut by Kamikazee as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

168 cm
22 yrs
140 lbs

182 cm
46 yrs
166 lbs

Aguilar

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Archer moves into the clinch successfully.

Archer jumps into guard, dragging Aguilar to the mat.

Archer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Aguilar 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 Archer.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (3) Aguilar
Archer wants to control but Aguilar postures up.
Aguilar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Archer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Archer is looking to regain half guard here but Aguilar keeps moving and retains side control.
Archer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aguilar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguilar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Aguilar is very close to passing his half guard.
Aguilar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Aguilar 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.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer is looking to control Aguilar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Archer is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilar moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (6) Aguilar
Archer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controls the position.
Archer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aguilar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controls the position.
Archer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aguilar off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (6) Aguilar
Archer has the hooks in. Aguilar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Aguilar turns into Archer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (8) Aguilar

Archer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aguilar has picked Archer up and slammed him! Archer can't keep hold of the triangle and Aguilar manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (4) vs (11) Aguilar
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aguilar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aguilar is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Aguilar sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aguilar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aguilar's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (8) vs (11) Aguilar

Archer is looking for a rear naked choke here but Aguilar reverses the position brilliantly into Archer's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (13) Aguilar
Archer controls Aguilar momentarily but Aguilar frees himself.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Archer looking for a guillotine here but Aguilar defends easily.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aguilar is one step ahead there.

Archer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aguilar escapes and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (16) Aguilar
Archer is trying to control Aguilar's posture but Aguilar avoids it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Aguilar stalls from top position.
Aguilar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard.
Aguilar working away.
Aguilar staying calm.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Archer is looking to reverse the position.
Aguilar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Aguilar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Archer tries to buck Aguilar off but Aguilar is having none of it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar taking a breather here.
Archer tries to buck Aguilar off but Aguilar is having none of it.
Aguilar 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 Archer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Archer tries to improve position but can't.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Archer wants to control but Aguilar postures up.
Aguilar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Archer is looking for a sweep.
Aguilar controls the position from side control.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Archer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aguilar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Archer can't do much from the bottom here.
Aguilar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Archer manages to get back to half guard.
Archer wants to improve his position but Aguilar is controlling well.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Archer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aguilar slows the pace down in half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Archer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aguilar pulls his head out easily.
Aguilar is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Aguilar works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (19) Aguilar

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Archer tries to improve his position but instead Aguilar has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (22) Aguilar
Aguilar keeps control of the position as Archer tries to break free.
Aguilar gets his hands free as Archer looks to control.
Aguilar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Archer.
Archer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Well, with Aguilar on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Archer is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
You can see the frustration on Archer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aguilar wins on points by 22 to 8.
After winning the bout, Alvin Aguilar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 24 (135lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Able Archer (ranked 4195 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthon Van Der Dusse (ranked 4568 p4p, 191 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

168 cm
19 yrs
140 lbs

167 cm
20 yrs
146 lbs