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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Dakota Thunderhawk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva shoots in but Thunderhawk avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Silva 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: Thunderhawk (0) vs (2) Silva#SUB#
Thunderhawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Thunderhawk wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Silva 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.
Thunderhawk trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Thunderhawk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Thunderhawk wants to control the action here but instead Silva manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thunderhawk (0) vs (5) Silva
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thunderhawk regains half guard.
Thunderhawk wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Thunderhawk is defending the position. #T2#
Thunderhawk trying to control here.
Thunderhawk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thunderhawk.#SUB#
Thunderhawk throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thunderhawk (0) vs (8) Silva
Silva wants to control but Thunderhawk is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunderhawk tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.#T3#
Thunderhawk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunderhawk (0) vs (11) Silva
A lull in the action here.
Thunderhawk can't do much from the bottom here.
Thunderhawk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva wants to control but Thunderhawk is keeping him busy. #T4#
Thunderhawk struggling a bit here.
Silva controlling the position from side mount.
Thunderhawk controls the position for a moment.
Thunderhawk is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Thunderhawk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thunderhawk (4) vs (11) Silva
You can see the frustration on Silva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Thunderhawk is looking for a choke. Silva gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Silva manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunderhawk (4) vs (13) Silva
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thunderhawk's guard.
Thunderhawk is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Thunderhawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Silva is trying to control. Thunderhawk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thunderhawk tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva is taking a breather. Thunderhawk 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.
Thunderhawk is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunderhawk avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Thunderhawk looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Thunderhawk is looking to improve his position.
Thunderhawk wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Thunderhawk tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thunderhawk trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
#T8#
Silva uses his free foot to push down on Thunderhawk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thunderhawk. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunderhawk (4) vs (16) Silva
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thunderhawk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva content just to control the position here. #T9#
Thunderhawk tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunderhawk is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Silva fails to take his opponent's back.
Silva trying to control but Thunderhawk is having none of it.
Silva seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Thunderhawk is holding on tight.
#T11#
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Thunderhawk is trying to escape the mount.
Thunderhawk is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Thunderhawk wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Thunderhawk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thunderhawk is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Thunderhawk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva controlling from mount.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thunderhawk is looking to escape.
Silva controlling from mount. #T14#
Thunderhawk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thunderhawk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thunderhawk is just holding on here. Silva manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thunderhawk (4) vs (19) Silva
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Silva's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva wins on points by 19 to 4.
Shogun Silva is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Peetu Tam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Dakota Thunderhawk!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Tam clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Tam lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tam (2) vs (0) Thunderhawk
Tam trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thunderhawk manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tam (2) vs (2) Thunderhawk
Thunderhawk 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.
Thunderhawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunderhawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Tam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunderhawk stopping the sweep attempt from Tam.
Thunderhawk 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunderhawk stopping the sweep attempt from Tam.
Thunderhawk stays in close to Tam's body and controls the position.
Tam looking to control.
#T1#
Tam can't keep his opponent in guard - Thunderhawk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Thunderhawk has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tam defend it? Thunderhawk steps over the head and cranks it - Tam is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Thunderhawk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dakota Thunderhawk! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Joels Van Wijnbergen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Dakota Thunderhawk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Van Wijnbergen has closed the distance and engaged Thunderhawk in a clinch.
Van Wijnbergen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Van Wijnbergen drags the fight down to the ground.
Van Wijnbergen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Van Wijnbergen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thunderhawk on the ground.
Thunderhawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Wijnbergen is keeping the position for now.
Thunderhawk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thunderhawk 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.
Thunderhawk wants to control from the top but Van Wijnbergen keeps moving. #T1#
Thunderhawk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunderhawk trying to control but Van Wijnbergen is working from the bottom. #T2#
Thunderhawk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Wijnbergen is adopting a defensive guard.
Van Wijnbergen trying to control the position.
Thunderhawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Wijnbergen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunderhawk sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen keeping moving, preventing Thunderhawk from controlling successfully.
Van Wijnbergen managing to control the position.
Thunderhawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Wijnbergen is retaining full guard.
Van Wijnbergen is adopting a defensive guard.
Thunderhawk 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. #T4#
Van Wijnbergen managing to control the position.
Thunderhawk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Van Wijnbergen trying to keep a closed guard but Thunderhawk is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Van Wijnbergen has Thunderhawk pulled in close to control his posture.
Thunderhawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Wijnbergen is retaining full guard.
Thunderhawk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunderhawk wants to control from the top but Van Wijnbergen keeps moving.
Thunderhawk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
Let's hope that Thunderhawk 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.
Thunderhawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Wijnbergen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Wijnbergen has Thunderhawk pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
Van Wijnbergen keeping moving, preventing Thunderhawk from controlling successfully.
Van Wijnbergen is controlling Thunderhawk's posture.
Van Wijnbergen'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.
Van Wijnbergen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thunderhawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Wijnbergen is retaining full guard. #T8#
Van Wijnbergen pulls Thunderhawk in close to prevent any damage.
Thunderhawk wants to pass the guard but Van Wijnbergen is keeping the position.
Thunderhawk is still trying to improve position.
Van Wijnbergen is controlling Thunderhawk's posture.
Thunderhawk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thunderhawk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Wijnbergen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Thunderhawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Wijnbergen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Wijnbergen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thunderhawk trying to control but Van Wijnbergen is working from the bottom. #T10#
Van Wijnbergen keeping full guard, as Thunderhawk tries to pass.
Thunderhawk content to stall in guard here.
Van Wijnbergen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thunderhawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Van Wijnbergen keeping moving, preventing Thunderhawk from controlling successfully.
Van Wijnbergen can't keep his opponent in guard - Thunderhawk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thunderhawk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Wijnbergen (0) vs (3) Thunderhawk
Thunderhawk wants to control the pace but Van Wijnbergen is squirming around nicely. #T12##SUB2#
Thunderhawk goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Van Wijnbergen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Wijnbergen (2) vs (3) Thunderhawk
Thunderhawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Thunderhawk, not yet. #SUB2#
Van Wijnbergen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Thunderhawk to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Van Wijnbergen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Thunderhawk pulls down on the head and he's put Van Wijnbergen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dakota Thunderhawk! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Micael Galvao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Dakota Thunderhawk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Thunderhawk shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Thunderhawk manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Galvao on his heels. He'll look to pass Galvao 's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galvao (0) vs (2) Thunderhawk
Thunderhawk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Galvao keeping full guard, as Thunderhawk tries to pass.
Galvao 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunderhawk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thunderhawk stopping the sweep attempt from Galvao .#T1#
Thunderhawk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Galvao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Thunderhawk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galvao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thunderhawk forces his way into half guard.
Thunderhawk wants to advance to full mount but Galvao doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Thunderhawk from controlling successfully.
Galvao seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Galvao controls Thunderhawk momentarily but Thunderhawk frees himself.
Thunderhawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Galvao trying to control the position here.
Galvao can't keep his opponent in guard - Thunderhawk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Galvao controlling the position well.
Galvao wants to control but Thunderhawk is keeping busy.
#T4#
Thunderhawk is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Galvao seems keen to control Thunderhawk's posture.
Thunderhawk wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.
Galvao controls Thunderhawk momentarily but Thunderhawk frees himself. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thunderhawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao controls Thunderhawk momentarily but Thunderhawk frees himself.
Thunderhawk controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao is trying to keep Thunderhawk in close.
#T6#
Thunderhawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunderhawk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thunderhawk stopping the sweep attempt from Galvao .
Thunderhawk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Galvao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thunderhawk is one step ahead there. #T7#
Galvao working a defensive guard here.
Thunderhawk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thunderhawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunderhawk postures up.
Thunderhawk showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Thunderhawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galvao is keeping the position for now.
Galvao trying to control the position.
Thunderhawk 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.
Thunderhawk trying to move into half guard but instead Galvao has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (2) Thunderhawk#T9#
Galvao stays in close to Thunderhawk's body and controls the position.
Thunderhawk pulls Galvao in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Galvao is sitting in close to Thunderhawk's body. Thunderhawk has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Galvao is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Galvao is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Thunderhawk.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dakota Thunderhawk! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Dakota Thunderhawk!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Thunderhawk clinches up with Skallagrimsson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Skallagrimsson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (0) Thunderhawk
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thunderhawk sees it coming and defends easily.
Skallagrimsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (5) vs (0) Thunderhawk#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for a guillotine from mount but Thunderhawk is having none of it.
Skallagrimsson avoids the attempt from Thunderhawk to control.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thunderhawk has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Thunderhawk turns into him and now he's in Skallagrimsson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (5) vs (2) Thunderhawk#T1#
Skallagrimsson pulls Thunderhawk in close to his closed guard and prevents Thunderhawk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thunderhawk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson has an active guard here but Thunderhawk has managed to pass into half guard.
Skallagrimsson trying to control here.
#T2#
Skallagrimsson tries to roll over but Thunderhawk keeps him under control.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thunderhawk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thunderhawk trying to mount his opponent but Skallagrimsson defends it. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Thunderhawk is keeping busy.
#T3#
Thunderhawk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Skallagrimsson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Thunderhawk moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Skallagrimsson. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (5) vs (5) Thunderhawk
Skallagrimsson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Thunderhawk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thunderhawk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thunderhawk tries to move into full mount but can't pass Skallagrimsson's legs.
Skallagrimsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Thunderhawk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thunderhawk.
Thunderhawk trying to control the pace.
Thunderhawk is keen to just control but Skallagrimsson is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson trying to control from the bottom.
#T5##SUB#
Skallagrimsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Thunderhawk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thunderhawk is looking to take a break and control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thunderhawk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skallagrimsson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thunderhawk stalling. #SUB2#
Thunderhawk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6#
Thunderhawk is thwarting Skallagrimsson's attempts to control the position.
Skallagrimsson is controlling Thunderhawk's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Skallagrimsson trying to hold on to Thunderhawk's head to control him but Thunderhawk postures up.
Thunderhawk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skallagrimsson keeps working. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Thunderhawk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
Thunderhawk is thwarting Skallagrimsson's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions off his back.
Thunderhawk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Skallagrimsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Thunderhawk is taking a breather. Skallagrimsson 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#
Thunderhawk seems to be working for a kimura but Skallagrimsson defends the submission attempt.
Skallagrimsson is staying active underneath Thunderhawk, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Thunderhawk passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (5) vs (8) Thunderhawk#SUB2#
Thunderhawk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skallagrimsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Thunderhawk is trying to get an arm triangle but Skallagrimsson is defending well. #T9#
Thunderhawk tries to move to mount but Skallagrimsson blocks the move with his legs.
Thunderhawk is looking to take a break and control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Thunderhawk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Thunderhawk is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10##SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson actively working from the bottom here.
Skallagrimsson is refusing to be controlled, as Thunderhawk sits in half guard.
Thunderhawk takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Skallagrimsson is trying to maintain the position but Thunderhawk is very close to passing his half guard.
Thunderhawk wants to take a breather but Skallagrimsson is having none of it. #SUB#
Skallagrimsson looking for subs from the bottom but Thunderhawk mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (5) vs (11) Thunderhawk#T11#
Thunderhawk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skallagrimsson has given up his back here. Will Thunderhawk look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Skallagrimsson (5) vs (14) Thunderhawk
Skallagrimsson surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #SUB2#
Thunderhawk has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Skallagrimsson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Thunderhawk gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dakota Thunderhawk! |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Otso Toivonen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dakota Thunderhawk!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Toivonen rushes Thunderhawk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Toivonen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Toivonen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Toivonen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thunderhawk has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toivonen (0) vs (3) Thunderhawk#SUB2#
Thunderhawk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thunderhawk looking to control but instead Toivonen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Toivonen's coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys 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.
Thunderhawk trying to control the action but Toivonen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thunderhawk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Toivonen is just riding it out for now. Thunderhawk eventually gives up the hold.
Thunderhawk controlling the action here.#T1#
Let's hope that Thunderhawk 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.#SUB2#
Thunderhawk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thunderhawk in particular looking to stall.
Thunderhawk trying to control the action but Toivonen is working from the bottom.
Toivonen trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Thunderhawk is looking for a kimura but Toivonen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thunderhawk to get the leverage. #T3#
Toivonen trying to hold on to Thunderhawk's head to control him but Thunderhawk postures up.
Toivonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Toivonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thunderhawk advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toivonen (0) vs (6) Thunderhawk
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunderhawk has control of an arm but Toivonen manages to advance to Thunderhawk's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toivonen (4) vs (6) Thunderhawk#T4#
Thunderhawk can't escape the position.
Toivonen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Thunderhawk doesn't escape.
Thunderhawk can't escape the position.
Thunderhawk keeps trying to improve his position.
Thunderhawk trying to control the hands but Toivonen breaks the grip.
Toivonen has the hooks in. Thunderhawk is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Toivonen controls the action.
Despite being in a bad position, Thunderhawk is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Thunderhawk rolls, trying to escape but Toivonen keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Toivonen controlling the position well here. Thunderhawk rolled but Toivonen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thunderhawk can't escape the position.
Toivonen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Thunderhawk trying to control but not successfully.
Toivonen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T7#
Thunderhawk wants to escape the position.
Thunderhawk looking to control the position.
Thunderhawk tries to escape but Toivonen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Toivonen doesn't have the hooks in and Thunderhawk manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toivonen (4) vs (8) Thunderhawk
Toivonen seems keen to control Thunderhawk's posture.#T8#
Thunderhawk trying to control but Toivonen is working from the bottom.
Thunderhawk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thunderhawk wants to control from the top but Toivonen keeps moving. #T9#
Thunderhawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toivonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toivonen 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: Toivonen (6) vs (8) Thunderhawk
Toivonen passes into side control, despite Thunderhawk's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toivonen (9) vs (8) Thunderhawk
Thunderhawk struggling a bit here.#T10#
Toivonen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Toivonen wants to control but Thunderhawk is keeping him busy.
Thunderhawk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thunderhawk is trying to control Toivonen's posture but Toivonen avoids it. #T11#
Thunderhawk is looking to regain half guard here but Toivonen keeps moving and retains side control.
Toivonen controls the position.
Thunderhawk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thunderhawk can't do much from the bottom here.
Thunderhawk tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Thunderhawk struggling a bit here.
Thunderhawk is trying to get back to half guard.
Thunderhawk can't do much from the bottom here.
Thunderhawk is trying to improve his position.
Thunderhawk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T13#
Thunderhawk is trying to maintain the position but Toivonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Thunderhawk is looking for a sweep. Toivonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toivonen is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Thunderhawk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thunderhawk wants to control but Toivonen is keeping busy.
Toivonen prevents Thunderhawk from improving 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!
Toivonen takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
A very excited looking Otso Toivonen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Dakota Thunderhawk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jurumin Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Thunderhawk darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.#TD2#
Silva wants the takedown. Thunderhawk is fighting it off but Silva persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thunderhawk's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thunderhawk (0) vs (2) Silva
My spies in Mapinguari Guerreiro inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Thunderhawk keeps moving.
Thunderhawk is controlling Silva's posture.
Silva pushing down on Thunderhawk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunderhawk is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Silva is keen to just control but Thunderhawk is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB#
Thunderhawk actively working from the bottom here.
Thunderhawk is not content to let Silva control the position.
Thunderhawk is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Thunderhawk is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thunderhawk wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thunderhawk is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Thunderhawk is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thunderhawk is looking to improve his position.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Thunderhawk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thunderhawk manages to get to full guard.
Thunderhawk keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Thunderhawk keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Thunderhawk is adopting a defensive guard.
Thunderhawk 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.
Thunderhawk keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva postures up.
#T4#
Thunderhawk keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva wants to control from the top but Thunderhawk keeps moving.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunderhawk is retaining full guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunderhawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunderhawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Thunderhawk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunderhawk (0) vs (5) Silva#T5#
Silva trying to control the position but Thunderhawk is working away. #SUB2#
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunderhawk keeps working. #T6#
Silva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Thunderhawk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunderhawk (2) vs (5) Silva
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Thunderhawk is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva is staying active underneath Thunderhawk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thunderhawk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thunderhawk's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thunderhawk (2) vs (9) Silva
Silva looking to hold on to the position here but Thunderhawk rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T7#
Thunderhawk keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Thunderhawk looking to control but Silva passes into half guard.
Thunderhawk moves into full guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunderhawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunderhawk looking to control.
Thunderhawk keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thunderhawk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thunderhawk is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8##SUB#
Thunderhawk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Thunderhawk keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Thunderhawk is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Silva frees his head nicely. Oh but Thunderhawk has switched to an armbar! Silva is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dakota Thunderhawk! |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dakota Thunderhawk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Billy Williams!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thunderhawk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Williams rushes Thunderhawk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thunderhawk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thunderhawk wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Thunderhawk pulls Williams into guard.
Williams postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunderhawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Thunderhawk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunderhawk (2) vs (0) Williams
Thunderhawk 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.#T1#
Williams is trying to keep Thunderhawk in close.
Williams managing to control the position.
Thunderhawk trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #T2#
Thunderhawk preventing the sweep.
Williams controlling Thunderhawk's posture.
Thunderhawk trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Thunderhawk stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
Thunderhawk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thunderhawk looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Thunderhawk won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Thunderhawk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams is pulling down on Thunderhawk's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunderhawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams is still trying to improve position.
Thunderhawk wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving. #T4#
Williams wants to sweep here but Thunderhawk controlling him for the moment.
Thunderhawk wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Thunderhawk passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thunderhawk works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunderhawk (5) vs (0) Williams
Williams is trying to control Thunderhawk's posture but Thunderhawk avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A lull in the action here.#T5##SUB#
Thunderhawk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Williams prevents Thunderhawk from improving position.
Thunderhawk trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Thunderhawk is trying to move to mount but Williams reverses beautifully and ends up in Thunderhawk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunderhawk (5) vs (2) Williams#SUB#
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thunderhawk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Thunderhawk's legs - danger averted.
Williams works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thunderhawk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thunderhawk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura but Thunderhawk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage. #T7#
Thunderhawk gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Thunderhawk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.#SUB2#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thunderhawk can't keep his opponent in guard - Williams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thunderhawk is controlling Williams's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Thunderhawk actively working from the bottom here.
Thunderhawk regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thunderhawk is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Thunderhawk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunderhawk (7) vs (2) Williams
Thunderhawk wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams trying to control the position.
Thunderhawk controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thunderhawk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thunderhawk forces his way into half guard.
Williams trying to control but Thunderhawk postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thunderhawk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Williams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Williams is controlling Thunderhawk's trapped leg to prevent Thunderhawk from advancing to side control.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Thunderhawk has control of the leg.
Thunderhawk is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Thunderhawk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T11#
Thunderhawk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Thunderhawk 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.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
#T12##SUB#
Thunderhawk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thunderhawk content to control rather than advance.
Williams holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Thunderhawk is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.#T13#
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Thunderhawk is stalling here. Williams is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thunderhawk seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Williams has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thunderhawk (7) vs (6) Williams#SUB2#
Williams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Williams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Williams trying to control the action but Thunderhawk is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams tries to advance to mount but can't. #T14#
Thunderhawk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Williams's best efforts.#SUB2#
Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thunderhawk wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Thunderhawk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura but Thunderhawk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Williams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thunderhawk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Thunderhawk is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jose Roberto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dakota Thunderhawk!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Roberto tries to keep at a distance but Thunderhawk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roberto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thunderhawk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Thunderhawk instigates a clinch.
Thunderhawk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Thunderhawk decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Roberto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thunderhawk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thunderhawk has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roberto (0) vs (2) Thunderhawk#SUB#
Roberto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thunderhawk stacks Roberto 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 Thunderhawk! Score +3 for passing guard: Roberto (0) vs (5) Thunderhawk#T1#
Roberto is looking to regain half guard here but Thunderhawk keeps moving and retains side control.
Thunderhawk working away.
Roberto tries to improve position but can't.
Thunderhawk taking a breather here.
Roberto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thunderhawk's best efforts.
Roberto wants to control but Thunderhawk is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thunderhawk in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Roberto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Roberto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Roberto is trying to control but can't.
Thunderhawk performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Roberto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Roberto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thunderhawk pulls his head out easily.
Roberto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thunderhawk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Roberto is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Thunderhawk passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Roberto! Score +3 for passing guard: Roberto (0) vs (8) Thunderhawk
Thunderhawk tries to control but Roberto wriggling away.
Roberto is trying desperately to improve position.
Roberto is working hard here to advance position.
Thunderhawk trying to control but Roberto is having none of it.
Roberto wants to hold on but Thunderhawk pushes him away.
Roberto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thunderhawk trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Thunderhawk takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Roberto (0) vs (11) Thunderhawk
Thunderhawk is not going to allow Roberto to sit and survive in this position.
Thunderhawk has the hooks in. Roberto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Roberto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Thunderhawk 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, Roberto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Roberto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Thunderhawk not allowing Roberto to control his hands.
Roberto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Thunderhawk trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Roberto turns into Thunderhawk and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roberto (2) vs (11) Thunderhawk
Thunderhawk keeping full guard, as Roberto tries to pass.
Roberto trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunderhawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Thunderhawk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roberto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roberto trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunderhawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Thunderhawk is trying to keep Roberto in close.
Thunderhawk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Roberto drops back looking for a leg! Thunderhawk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thunderhawk manages to kick Roberto off! Roberto jumps back into Thunderhawk's guard. #SUB#
Roberto has gone for a leg lock! Thunderhawk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Roberto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roberto (2) vs (13) Thunderhawk#SUB#
Roberto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thunderhawk 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 Roberto. Score +3 for passing guard: Roberto (2) vs (16) Thunderhawk
You can see the frustration on Roberto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Roberto gets back to half guard.
Roberto trying to hold on to Thunderhawk's head to control him but Thunderhawk postures up.
Roberto is staying active underneath Thunderhawk, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Roberto actively working from the bottom here.
Thunderhawk tries to pass to full mount but Roberto defends it. #SUB#
Roberto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thunderhawk is looking to take a break and control but Roberto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Thunderhawk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Roberto (2) vs (19) Thunderhawk
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Roberto defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Thunderhawk.
Roberto is trying desperately to improve position.
Thunderhawk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Thunderhawk looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Roberto 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.#SUB#
Roberto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thunderhawk pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Thunderhawk wants to advance to full mount but Roberto doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Thunderhawk sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Thunderhawk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roberto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thunderhawk has managed to get both his arms back between Roberto's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Roberto looking for a guillotine here but Thunderhawk defends easily.
#SUB#
Roberto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thunderhawk defends it easily.
Roberto is breathing heavily.
Thunderhawk trying to control but Roberto is working from the bottom. #T10#
Thunderhawk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roberto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Roberto is looking for a triangle but Thunderhawk pushes his legs off easily.
Thunderhawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunderhawk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Roberto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thunderhawk is aware though and is defending well.
Thunderhawk trying to control but Roberto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Roberto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunderhawk defends well.#T11#
Thunderhawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberto is retaining full guard.
Roberto working a defensive guard here.
Thunderhawk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thunderhawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Roberto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thunderhawk defends it easily.
Thunderhawk wants to control from the top but Roberto keeps moving.
Roberto wants to sweep but no luck. #T12##SUB#
Thunderhawk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roberto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thunderhawk has managed to get both his arms back between Roberto's legs - danger averted.
Thunderhawk trying to control but Roberto is working from the bottom.
Roberto wants to sweep here but Thunderhawk controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Roberto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thunderhawk passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Roberto (2) vs (22) Thunderhawk
Roberto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thunderhawk controlling the position from side mount.
Thunderhawk wants to control but Roberto is keeping him busy. #T13#
Roberto tries to improve position but can't.
Roberto is trying to work for a sweep but Thunderhawk has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Roberto (2) vs (24) Thunderhawk
Roberto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thunderhawk controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Thunderhawk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Roberto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Roberto (2) vs (27) Thunderhawk
Thunderhawk tries to keep control of the position but Roberto is staying busy.
Roberto can't escape the position.
#T14#
Thunderhawk trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Roberto doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Roberto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Thunderhawk avoiding Roberto 's attempts to control his hands.
Roberto wants to escape the position.
Thunderhawk is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Thunderhawk'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!
Thunderhawk has the hooks in. Roberto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Thunderhawk gets his hands free as Roberto looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunderhawk wins on points by 27 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Brakeley (ranked 653 p4p, 91 weight class) and Dakota Thunderhawk (ranked 22913 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Brakeley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dakota Thunderhawk!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thunderhawk shoots and misses
and Brakeley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brakeley.
Thunderhawk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brakeley prevents it.
Brakeley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thunderhawk uses from the top position.
Brakeley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thunderhawk defends it easily.
Brakeley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thunderhawk is looking to pass into half guard but Brakeley pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brakeley is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brakeley (2) vs (0) Thunderhawk
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brakeley passes Thunderhawk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderhawk trying to hold on to Brakeley's head to control him but Brakeley postures up.
Brakeley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thunderhawk is just riding it out for now. Brakeley eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brakeley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thunderhawk sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley controlling the action here.
Brakeley wants to free his trapped foot but Thunderhawk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brakeley seems to be working for a kimura but Thunderhawk defends the submission attempt.
Brakeley tries to pass to full mount but Thunderhawk defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunderhawk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brakeley is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley controlling the pace.
Brakeley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brakeley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brakeley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thunderhawk controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Brakeley controlling the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brakeley (5) vs (0) Thunderhawk
Brakeley takes Thunderhawk's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Thunderhawk is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Brakeley (8) vs (0) Thunderhawk
Brakeley working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunderhawk tries to escape the position.
Brakeley controlling from the back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thunderhawk preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brakeley.
Brakeley avoiding Thunderhawk 's attempts to control his hands.
Brakeley is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Thunderhawk 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 Brakeley gets his way!
Brakeley controlling well, preventing Thunderhawk from escaping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thunderhawk prevents Brakeley from getting a body triangle.
Brakeley really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thunderhawk.
Brakeley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thunderhawk defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley controls the position.
Brakeley 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, Thunderhawk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brakeley biding his time, looking for the opening.
Brakeley tightening his grip on Thunderhawk, looking for the choke.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brakeley working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley gets his hands free as Thunderhawk looks to control.
I would not like to be Thunderhawk right now.
Brakeley trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Brakeley is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thunderhawk defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Brakeley 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, Thunderhawk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley not allowing Thunderhawk to control his hands.
Thunderhawk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brakeley fails to move to back control.
Brakeley content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Brakeley.
Brakeley trying to control but Thunderhawk is having none of it.
Thunderhawk regains half guard.
Brakeley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brakeley wants to pass to mount but Thunderhawk is defending the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thunderhawk trying to hold on to Brakeley's head to control him but Brakeley postures up.
Brakeley wants to work for an arm triangle but Thunderhawk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thunderhawk wants to control but Brakeley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brakeley controlling the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley continues to hold on tight.
Brakeley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brakeley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brakeley prevents Thunderhawk from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brakeley controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brakeley takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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