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Event:
SSG 290 Nutz vs Ottke
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Justa Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 52 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ottke leaves Nutz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nutz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ottke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nutz defends it well.#TD#
Nutz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nutz lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Ottke
Nutz wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nutz trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ottke 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.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nutz 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.
Nutz preventing the sweep.
Nutz trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Nutz postures up. #T2#
Nutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nutz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass.
Nutz is working hard here to advance position.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Nutz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (5) vs (0) Ottke
Nutz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ottke sneaks back into half guard.
Nutz trying to control the pace.
Ottke is concentrating on defense, preventing Nutz from advancing position. #T4#
Nutz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ottke is looking to control Nutz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ottke avoid being mounted?
Nutz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ottke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nutz is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Nutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke is pulling down on Nutz's head to control his posture.
Nutz trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke pulls Nutz in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nutz controls the pace.#T6#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ottke holds on and takes a little breather.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Nutz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Nutz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ottke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nutz is looking to stall here but Ottke recovers full guard.
Nutz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Nutz looking to pass the guard.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke has his hands on Nutz's head, controlling the position.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully. #T8#
Nutz looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (5) vs (2) Ottke
Nutz trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Nutz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nutz controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself. #T9#
Ottke won't allow Nutz to sweep him here.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position.
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nutz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ottke is now in half guard.
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10##SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a kimura but Nutz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ottke to get the leverage.
Ottke stalling.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg.
Ottke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nutz wants to sweep but Ottke has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (5) vs (5) Ottke#T11#
The referee asks Ottke politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ottke prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nutz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nutz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nutz wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy.
Nutz wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
#T12##SUB#
Ottke moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nutz. Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (5) vs (8) Ottke
You can see the frustration on Nutz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottke gets to mount! Nutz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nutz (5) vs (10) Ottke
Nutz wants to control but Ottke is having none of it.
Nutz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Nutz wants to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Nutz working to try and regain half guard.
Ottke avoids the attempt from Nutz to control.
Nutz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Ottke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nutz tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ottke controlling from mount.
Nutz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Ottke 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!
Ottke wins on points by 10 to 5.
A very excited looking Rolf Ottke 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.
Justa Nutz was interviewed post fight and said 'Me fight, you die'. |
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Event:
SSG 287 Finn vs Ottke
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 51 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Finn moves into the clinch successfully.
Ottke is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Finn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ottke is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Finn to the mat. Finn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (0) vs (2) Ottke
Finn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (2) Ottke
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ottke is trying to keep Finn in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke being controlled here, momentarily.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Ottke holds on and takes a little breather.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Finn won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Finn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Finn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ottke for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finn postures up.
Finn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Finn continues to stall.
Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Ottke wants to sweep here but Finn controlling him for the moment.
Finn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Finn'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.
Ottke controls Finn momentarily but Finn frees himself.
Finn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
More hug and hope from Finn.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Finn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finn 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#
Ottke controls Finn momentarily but Finn frees himself.
Finn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (5) vs (2) Ottke#T6#
Ottke is trying to control Finn's posture but Finn avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ottke tries to bench press Finn off him but Finn keeps the position.
Ottke prevents Finn from improving position.
Ottke is trying to escape the position but Finn is controlling the position.
Ottke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Finn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Finn trying to control the pace. #T7#
Finn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (8) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke regains half guard.
Ottke is positioning himself well to prevent Finn advancing to mount.
Finn is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Finn has control of the leg.
Finn controlling the action here.#T9#
Further stalling from Finn.
Finn prevents Ottke from improving his position.#T10#
Finn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Finn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Finn prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Finn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T11#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Finn is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T12#
Ottke controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Finn is controlling the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Finn.#T13#
Finn trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Finn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ottke is not content to let Finn control the position.#T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finn in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finn is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Finn is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Huckleberry Finn retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Huckleberry Finn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 274 Helvig vs Ottke
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 23 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 51 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Helvig tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ottke defends well and Helvig ends up having to push Ottke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Ottke has hold of one of Helvig's legs. Helvig is fighting the takedown attempt but Ottke gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Ottke
Helvig pulls Ottke in close to his closed guard and prevents Ottke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Helvig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (2) Ottke
Helvig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Helvig controlling from the top position. #T1#
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig advances to half guard. #T2#
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.
Helvig is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ottke controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Helvig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
Helvig is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Ottke keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helvig looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (4) Ottke#T5#
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helvig managing to control the position.
Helvig 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.
Helvig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T6#
Helvig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helvig seems keen to control Ottke's posture.
Ottke trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Helvig looking to control but Ottke passes into half guard.
Helvig gets back to full guard.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig pulls Ottke in to control the position.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Ottke postures up.
Ottke advances to half guard.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well.
Ottke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Let's hope that Ottke 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.
Helvig is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Ottke prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helvig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helvig tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard but Ottke has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (2) vs (7) Ottke
Helvig tries to improve his position but instead Ottke has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (2) vs (10) Ottke
Ottke gets his hands free as Helvig looks to control.
Ottke is trying to control but Helvig is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ottke looking to control but Helvig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Helvig tries to improve his position but instead Ottke has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (2) vs (13) Ottke
Helvig tries to roll but Ottke sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Helvig is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ottke.
Helvig wants to escape the position.
Helvig trying to control the position but Ottke manages to sink in the hooks.
Helvig wants to escape the position.
#T12#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ottke controlling the positon.
Helvig is really stuck here.
Ottke gets his hands free as Helvig looks to control.
Helvig is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Helvig 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 Ottke gets his way!
Helvig is really stuck here.
#T13#
Ottke tries to get the hooks in deep but Helvig pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ottke controlling the positon.
Helvig is keeping busy.
Ottke not allowing Helvig to control his hands.
Helvig is really stuck here.
Helvig trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Helvig is in bad spot here.
Ottke controlling from the back.
Helvig is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Helvig is keeping busy.
Ottke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Helvig haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke is hanging on to Helvig's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 13 to 2.
Our winner, Rolf Ottke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 267 Doe vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 51 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sova misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ottke stuffs the takedown attempt from Sova. Sova gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Sova. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Sova forces Ottke back against the cage and clinches.
Ottke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sova is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ottke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sova stops a takedown attempt from Ottke.
#TD#
Sova pulls guard.
Sova wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Sova is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up.
Sova 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.
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sova controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself. #T2#
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Sova is keeping the position.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sova working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Sova wants to hit a sweep here but Ottke passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sova there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (0) vs (3) Ottke
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Sova is looking to improve his position but Ottke isn't that keen on the idea.
Sova manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ottke controlling the action here. #SUB#
Sova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily.
Sova trying to control here.
#T5#
Sova trying to get back to full guard but Ottke takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (0) vs (6) Ottke
Ottke controlling from mount.
Ottke manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sova to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sova (0) vs (9) Ottke
Sova tries to roll but Ottke sticks to his back.
Ottke controls the action.
Sova is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6#
Sova is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sova rolls, trying to escape but Ottke keeps control of the position.
Sova trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ottke avoiding Sova 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
Sova can't escape the position.
Sova needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Sova tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sova is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sova tries to control Ottke's body but Ottke pushes him off. Sova squirms to his side and now Ottke has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sova (0) vs (12) Ottke
Sova trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8#
I really don't envy Sova right now.
Sova trying to control the hands but Ottke won't let him.
I really don't envy Sova right now.
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sova tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Ottke trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sova doesn't escape.
Sova is in bad spot here.
Ottke really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sova.
Sova is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
Ottke controlling the position well here. Sova rolled but Ottke kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova rolls, trying to escape but Ottke keeps control of the position.
Ottke is riding his opponent, not letting Sova buck him off.
Sova is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brloh, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sova trying to control the action but Ottke just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Ottke has the hooks in. Sova is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ottke biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sova is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
Ottke controls the position.
Sova is in bad spot here.
Ottke biding his time, controlling Sova.
Sova trying to control the hands but Ottke won't let him.
Sova wants to escape the position.
#T13#
Ottke has good solid back control here.
Sova is in bad spot here.
Sova looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ottke controlling the position well here. Sova rolled but Ottke kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sova trying to control the hands but Ottke breaks the grip. #T14#
Sova is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sova trying to control the action but Ottke just sinks the hooks in.
Ottke trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sova doesn't escape.
Sova is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke biding his time, controlling Sova.
I really don't envy Sova right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 12 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 255 Thumb vs Shaw
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 51 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ottke shoots in and gets a takedown into River's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (0) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
River is trying to keep Ottke in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
River wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
River trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
River has his foot on Ottke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ottke works his way back into a safe position though.
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
River looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
River controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself. #T2#
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
Ottke postures up.
Ottke 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.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from River.#T3#
River keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
River has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ottke 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 River. Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (5) Ottke
River tries to improve position but can't.
River wants to control but Ottke postures up.
River tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
River is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on River's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
River trying to remain calm as Ottke controls from the top position.
River is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Ottke trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom.
River wants to control but Ottke postures up.#T7#
River is trying to escape the position but Ottke is controlling the position.
River tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ottke presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: River (0) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
River really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
River regains half guard.#SUB2#
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
#SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Ottke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Ottke 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.
River is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
River is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ottke jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (10) Ottke
River is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
River wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Ottke has ideas of his own. He's got hold of River's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! River is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Ottke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 245 Johnson vs McCain
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 31 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 51 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Ottke
Chai 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 pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai working away.
Ottke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai just content to control the position.
Chai moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (6) vs (0) Ottke
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chai looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chai forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (9) vs (0) Ottke#T1#
Will Chai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Chai looking to break Ottke's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ottke remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Chai controls the position.#SUB#
Ottke defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms.
Ottke is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2##SUB#
Chai looking to break Ottke's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ottke remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Chai is looking to control Ottke but Ottke is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Ottke is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Chai is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Chai is looking for the choke from the back position but Ottke is controlling his hands well. #T3##SUB#
Chai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ottke defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Chai just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ottke is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Chai is persistently looking for the submission but Ottke is defending it well.
Ottke just trying to survive but Chai is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4##SUB#
Ottke 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 Chai gets his way!
Ottke tries to break free.
Chai has good solid back control here.
Chai controlling well, preventing Ottke from escaping the position.
Ottke trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Chai has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ottke's body.
#T5##SUB#
Chai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chai is riding his opponent, not letting Ottke buck him off.
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Ottke pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Ottke right now.
Chai wants to control but Ottke manages to buck him off and is now in Chai's guard! Nice work there by Ottke! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (9) vs (2) Ottke#T6#
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Chai is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Chai 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.#T7##SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather.
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chai is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up. #T8#
Chai working a defensive guard but Ottke manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (9) vs (5) Ottke
Chai struggling a bit here.
Chai is trying to improve his position.
Ottke wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy. #T9#
Chai is trying to improve his position.
Chai is trying to work for a sweep but Ottke has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (9) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Ottke controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Chai tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Ottke content just to control the position here.
Chai regains half guard.
Ottke not doing much here.
#T11#
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Ottke 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.#T12#
Chai tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ottke has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (9) vs (10) Ottke
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
Chai tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ottke tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
Chai tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Chai is trying to reverse the position but instead Ottke has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (9) vs (13) Ottke#T14#
You can see the frustration on Chai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ottke is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke controlling well, preventing Chai from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 13 to 9.
A relieved looking Rolf Ottke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 242 Makarov vs Hall
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 50 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ottke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Feet looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (4) vs (0) Feet
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feet tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Ottke slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet is looking to reverse the position.
Feet trying to remain calm as Ottke controls from the top position.
Feet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ottke working away.#T1#
Ottke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ottke working away.
Feet is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Feet is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control.
Feet wants to control but Ottke postures up.#T2#
Feet tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke just content to control the position.
Ottke'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.
Feet is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Ottke working away.
Feet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Feet gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Feet is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Ottke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Feet for as long as he can get away with.
Ottke is looking to advance position but Feet won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Feet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Ottke not doing much here.
Feet tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg.
Feet is trying to control but can't.
Feet gets back to full guard.
Feet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (2) Feet#T6#
Feet trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Feet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Ottke being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Feet looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (6) vs (2) Feet
Feet keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Ottke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Feet pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Feet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (6) vs (4) Feet
Feet wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke 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#
Ottke seems keen to control Feet's posture.
Ottke controls Feet momentarily but Feet frees himself.
Ottke has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Feet has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (6) vs (7) Feet
Feet slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
Ottke has one of Feet's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Ottke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Feet's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Feet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Feet is controlling well.
#T11#
Ottke gets back to full guard.
Feet controlling from the top position.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feet won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Ottke wants to improve his position but instead Feet has moved into half guard.
Feet controlling the pace.
Feet tries to pass to full mount but Ottke defends it.
My spies in RBB Academy inform me that Feet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Feet not doing much here.
#T14#
Ottke trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Feet manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (6) vs (10) Feet
Feet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet wins on points by 10 to 6.
Seemah Feet seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 232 Elvul vs Solo
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 50 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ottke defends it nicely.
Marden fails with a takedown attempt.
Marden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ottke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rolf Ottke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.
Marden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marden shoots in for a double leg but Ottke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ottke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ottke slaps away a takedown attempt from Marden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marden shoots in and drives through. Ottke sprawls well.
Marden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ottke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marden somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden shoots in looking for a takedown. Ottke tries to sprawl out of it but Marden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ottke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marden shoots in and drives through. Ottke sprawls well.
Marden shoots for a double leg takedown but Ottke sprawls well. He's pushed Marden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Ottke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marden to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Marden
Marden wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #T1#
Marden is stalling in the full guard.
Ottke has his hands on Marden's head, controlling the position.
Ottke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Marden
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden looking to control.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marden wants to hit a sweep here but Ottke passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marden there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (2) Marden
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marden tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marden stops Ottke from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Marden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
Marden is looking to get to half guard.
Marden wants to control but Ottke is having none of it.
Marden working to try and regain half guard.
Marden tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Marden is looking to get to half guard.
Ottke content just to control the position here.
Marden can't escape the position.
Marden looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (8) vs (2) Marden
Marden wants to control his opponent's hands but Ottke gets his hands free.
Marden is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ottke.
Ottke not allowing Marden to control his hands. #T5#
Marden is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ottke is staying active.
Marden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marden trying to control the action but Ottke just sinks the hooks in.
Ottke keeps control of the position as Marden tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Marden 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.
Marden is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Marden tries to escape but Ottke has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
What can Marden do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Marden tries to break free.
Marden rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ottke is keen to just control but Marden is a slippery customer.
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard.
Marden is looking to control Ottke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marden avoid being mounted?
Marden is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Marden is trying to control but can't.
Ottke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ottke works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (11) vs (2) Marden
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marden tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Marden working to try and regain half guard.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marden wants to control but Ottke is having none of it.#T8#
Marden working to try and regain half guard.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marden wants to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Marden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ottke avoids the attempt from Marden to control.
Ottke controlling his opponent.
Marden is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Marden is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Marden is looking to improve his position but Ottke isn't that keen on the idea.
Marden tries to control the position but Ottke now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (14) vs (2) Marden
Ottke is riding his opponent, not letting Marden buck him off.
Marden tries to escape the position.
Ottke trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Marden doesn't escape. #T10#
Ottke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marden for as long as he can get away with.
Ottke keeps control of the position as Marden tries to break free.
Marden trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Marden right now.
Marden wants to control his opponent's hands but Ottke gets his hands free. #T11#
Ottke controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Marden's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marden trying to control but not successfully.
Marden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marden is still trying to improve position.
Ottke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Marden can't escape the position.
#T12#
Marden trying to control the hands but Ottke breaks the grip.
Marden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Marden tries to escape but Ottke has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Ottke looking for the choke but no joy.
Ottke controlling the position well here. Marden rolled but Ottke kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13#
Ottke not allowing Marden to control his hands.
Marden is trying to break free.
Marden rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Marden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily.
Marden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Marden keeps trying to improve his position.
Ottke is taking a breather. Marden 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.
Marden wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
A very excited looking Rolf Ottke made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 223 Gaul vs Gro Ulfimph
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 50 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ottke shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ottke showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Sershurrapal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ottke defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ottke stays in close to Sershurrapal's body and controls the position.
Sershurrapal wants to sweep but no luck.
Sershurrapal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Ottke won't allow Sershurrapal to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ottke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sershurrapal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ottke has managed to get both his arms back between Sershurrapal's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Sershurrapal is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal working for a triangle but Ottke defends it easily.
#T3#
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sershurrapal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sershurrapal is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal working for a triangle but Ottke defends it easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
Sershurrapal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sershurrapal can't keep his opponent in guard - Ottke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Ottke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Ottke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sershurrapal is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Sershurrapal is pressing down on Ottke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal is looking for a triangle but Ottke pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Sershurrapal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ottke defends well.
Sershurrapal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke stands and throws Sershurrapal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Sershurrapal wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Sershurrapal trying his best to control but Ottke has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (7) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal tries to reverse the position but Ottke maintains control.
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ottke'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.
Sershurrapal can't escape the position.
Ottke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Ottke wants to control the pace but Sershurrapal is squirming around nicely.
Ottke controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sershurrapal is looking to get to half guard.
Sershurrapal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Sershurrapal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sershurrapal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sershurrapal tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sershurrapal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sershurrapal tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Sershurrapal tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ottke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sershurrapal for as long as he can get away with.
Ottke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sershurrapal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T11#
Sershurrapal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sershurrapal wants to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Sershurrapal is desperately trying to improve his position but Ottke has a good base and remains in mount.
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
Sershurrapal is looking to get to half guard.
Ottke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Ottke avoids the attempt from Sershurrapal to control.
Ottke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ottke trying to control but Sershurrapal is having none of it.
Sershurrapal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Sershurrapal tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ottke prevents Sershurrapal from getting the reversal.
Ottke is looking to work his way around to Sershurrapal's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sershurrapal is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Ottke forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (10) vs (0) Sershurrapal
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.
Sershurrapal can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ottke controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Rolf Ottke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 215 Banner vs Doe
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 50 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Sova rushes Ottke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sova goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ottke prevents it.
Sova is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sova is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sova is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ottke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Sova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ottke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sova is looking for a takedown.
Sova is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ottke is defending well.
Ottke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sova gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Sova tightens his grip and picks Ottke up, before dumping him to the ground. Ottke manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Ottke
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ottke pulls Sova in close to prevent any damage.
Sova has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Sova trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke pulls Sova in close to prevent any damage.
Sova advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Sova seems content to control.#T2#
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
Sova is trying to control. Ottke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sova tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ottke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Sova wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Sova won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Sova looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (2) Ottke
Sova can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Ottke preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Sova working for submissions but it's allowed Ottke to get to half guard.
Sova tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg. #T4#
Ottke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Ottke 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.
Ottke is continuing to stall.
Sova tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg. #T5#
Ottke tries to pass to full mount but Sova defends it.
Sova is trying to control but can't.
Ottke prevents Sova from improving his position.
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Sova regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6#
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Ottke won't allow Sova to sweep him here.
Ottke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sova's guard.
Sova trying to control but Ottke postures up.
Ottke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sova trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Sova is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ottke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sova tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Sova wants to control but Ottke passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (2) vs (5) Ottke
Sova is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Ottke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sova is not content to let Ottke control the position.
You can see the frustration on Sova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Ottke taking a breather here.
Sova looking for a sweep but Ottke has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sova (2) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke wants to take Sova's back but he can't do it this time.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Sova (2) vs (10) Ottke#T10#
Sova can't escape the position.
Sova is working hard here to advance position.
What can Sova do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sova breaks Ottke's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (4) vs (10) Ottke#T11#
Ottke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Ottke trying to control the position.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Sova's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Sova trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Sova is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova preventing the sweep.
Sova wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke pulls Sova in close to his closed guard and prevents Sova from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Sova is looking to advance position but Ottke has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sova (4) vs (14) Ottke
Sova is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke controlling the position easily from mount.
Sova wants to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Ottke controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 14 to 4.
A victorious Rolf Ottke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 199 Johnson vs Warrior
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 49 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Feet shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ottke is trying to defend but Feet 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: Ottke (0) vs (2) Feet
Feet wants to pass to mount but Ottke is defending the position.
Ottke manages to get to full guard.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke has control of Feet's left arm, preventing Feet from doing any damage. #T1#
Ottke keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass.
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ottke holds on and takes a little breather.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Feet pushing down on Ottke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Feet looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ottke trying to control but Feet postures up.
Feet content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Ottke is not content to let Feet control the position.
Feet passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Feet
Ottke is trying desperately to improve position.
Feet trying to control but Ottke is having none of it. #T5#
Feet can't control as he wanted to and Ottke manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Feet sits in half guard.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
My spies in RBB Academy inform me that Feet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Still in half guard, Feet seems content to control.#T6#
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Feet passes Ottke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feet wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ottke is defending against the submission attempts here by Feet.
Feet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Feet sits in half guard.
Feet stalling.
Ottke keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Feet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Feet trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away.
Feet prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Feet trying to control the pace.
Feet wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it. #T9#
Still in half guard, Feet seems content to control.
Let's hope that Feet 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.
Feet trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Ottke is staying active underneath Feet, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Feet trying to control the pace.
Feet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Feet wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it. #T11#
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke is not content to let Feet control the position.
Feet controlling the pace. #T12#
Ottke gets full guard.
Ottke seems keen to control Feet's posture.
Ottke continues to stall.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Feet controlling him for the moment.
Feet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Feet wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Feet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Feet 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.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet wins on points by 5 to 0.
Seemah Feet bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SSG 190 Ottke vs Shalit
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 48 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ottke looking to score a takedown here. Shalit is defending well but Ottke drives through and ends up in Shalit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Shalit
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Ottke stays in close to Shalit's body and controls the position.
Shalit is trying to keep Ottke in close.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Shalit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Shalit
Ottke pulls Shalit in close to his closed guard and prevents Shalit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shalit looking to pass the guard.
Shalit advances to half guard.
Shalit controlling the action here. #T2#
Shalit trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it. #SUB2#
Shalit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalit stalling.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Shalit is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shalit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (5) Shalit
Ottke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shalit is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Ottke controlling the position for now.
Shalit is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it. #SUB2#
Shalit seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shalit is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (8) Shalit#T5##SUB2#
Ottke defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shalit.
Ottke tries to hold on but Shalit postures up.
Ottke is looking to improve his position but Shalit isn't that keen on the idea.
Shalit looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Ottke stops Shalit from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Shalit is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ottke to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ottke shrugs it off.
Ottke is looking to get to half guard.
Shalit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shalit is looking to work his way around to Ottke's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T7#
Shalit prevents Ottke from getting the reversal.
Shalit with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ottke 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: Ottke (4) vs (8) Shalit
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke controlling from the top position. #T8#
Shalit wants to sweep but no luck.
Shalit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (10) Shalit
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke is pulling down on Shalit's head to control his posture. #T9#
Shalit trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke controls Shalit momentarily but Shalit frees himself.
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
Ottke looking to control but Shalit passes into half guard.
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Ottke is defending well.
Ottke tries to roll over but Shalit keeps him under control.
Ottke moves into full guard.
#T11#
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke pulls Shalit in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke 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: Ottke (6) vs (10) Shalit
Shalit is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Shalit is defending against the submission attempts here by Ottke.
Shalit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shalit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (6) vs (12) Shalit#T13#
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke has control of Shalit's left arm, preventing Shalit from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (8) vs (12) Shalit
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shalit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit wins on points by 12 to 8.
A relieved looking Elazar Shalit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 185 Johnson vs Ottke
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 47 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ottke looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Ottke drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ottke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ottke has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Ottke manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) Ottke
Johnson is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Ottke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Johnson tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2#
Ottke trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Ottke politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ottke prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Johnson is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is being controlled here.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Ottke is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ottke in particular looking to stall.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ottke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (8) Ottke
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Johnson wants to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Ottke tries to take his opponent's back but Johnson turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (8) Ottke#T5#
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ottke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Ottke in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (10) Ottke
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Johnson looking to control.
Ottke showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson controlling Ottke's posture. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ottke throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Johnson's body to avoid the submission. Johnson has instead reached around Ottke's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Johnson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Drake Johnson!
Drake Johnson is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Drake Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 397
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 28 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 46 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Miyagi has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Miyagi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ottke regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Ottke#SUB2#
Ottke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miyagi defends it easily.
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi 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.
Ottke has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Ottke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Ottke trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom. #T2#
Miyagi controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself.
Miyagi is really struggling to control Ottke but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miyagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ottke stands and throws Miyagi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (2) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ottke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miyagi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ottke but great work by Miyagi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (6) vs (5) Ottke#T4#
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
Ottke gets back to half guard.
Ottke is pressing down on Miyagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ottke working a defensive guard but Miyagi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (9) vs (5) Ottke
Miyagi tries to move to mount but Ottke blocks the move with his legs. #T5#
Ottke tries to bench press Miyagi off him but Miyagi keeps the position.
Ottke prevents Miyagi from improving position.
Miyagi controls the position.
Ottke is looking to reverse the position.
Ottke stops Miyagi from passing to mount.
Ottke is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Ottke sneaks back into half guard.
Miyagi trying to control the pace.
Ottke wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
#T7#
Miyagi sitting and controlling from the 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.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Ottke is staying active underneath Miyagi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ottke moves into full guard.
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet. #T9#
Miyagi trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (9) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (9) vs (10) Ottke#T10#
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyagi keeps working.
Miyagi 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.
Miyagi tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Miyagi is being controlled here.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep.
Miyagi is being controlled here.
Ottke wants to take a breather but Miyagi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ottke. #T11#
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miyagi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Miyagi 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: Miyagi (11) vs (10) Ottke
Ottke is staying active underneath Miyagi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard but Miyagi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (14) vs (10) Ottke
Miyagi slows the pace down. #T14#
Miyagi wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Miyagi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ottke is not content to let Miyagi control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
Koryu Miyagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 393 Peterson vs Ottke
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 40 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 45 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ottke closes the distance and clinches up with Petersen, looking for a takedown. Ottke pushes Petersen against the ropes but Petersen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Petersen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ottke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Ottke drives through with a takedown into Petersen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Ottke
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.
Ottke being controlled here momentarily.
Petersen trying 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.
Petersen controlling Ottke's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
Petersen being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Petersen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Ottke#T2#
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen stalling. #SUB#
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura but Ottke is defending well.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it. #T3#
Petersen not doing much here.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Ottke is defending well.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petersen is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Petersen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (2) Ottke
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 sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ottke is looking to escape.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Ottke has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Petersen's lack of action.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it. #T6#
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
Petersen trying to advance position but Ottke counters by regaining guard.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ottke 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.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Ottke 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.#T7#
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Ottke trying to control the position.
Petersen trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Ottke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (5) vs (4) Ottke
Ottke postures up.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Petersen is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.#T10#
Ottke trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Petersen controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
Petersen managing to control the position.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Ottke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petersen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (7) vs (4) Ottke
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petersen defends well.
Petersen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ottke's guard.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
Ottke trying to control here.
#T13#
Petersen trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T14#
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Ottke is defending the position.
Ottke is controlling Petersen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Ottke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Conald Petersen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 386
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 23 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 44 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ottke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Siam shoots in for a takedown but Ottke shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Siam drives through and clinches with Ottke against the cage.
Ottke is trying to drag Siam to the mat but Siam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ottke tries to score a body lock takedown but Siam shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chan Siam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolf Ottke.#TD#
Siam gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Ottke
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siam is one step ahead there.
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.
Ottke has Siam pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke is controlling Siam's posture.#T1#
Siam passes Ottke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Siam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Ottke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Siam has control of the leg.
Ottke trying to hold on to Siam's head to control him but Siam postures up.
Siam trying to control the pace. #T3#
Siam prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke has a hand on Siam's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Siam takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is looking to improve his position but Siam isn't that keen on the idea.
Siam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke tries to hold on but Siam postures up.#T5#
Siam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ottke wants to control but Siam is having none of it.
Ottke working to try and regain half guard.
Siam fails to take his opponent's back. #T6#
Siam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Siam prevents Ottke from getting the reversal.
Ottke tries to control Siam's body but Siam pushes him off. Ottke squirms to his side and now Siam has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (8) vs (0) Ottke
Siam keeps control of the position easily here as Ottke tries to buck him off.
Ottke tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T7#
Ottke is looking to improve his position but Siam isn't that keen on the idea.
Ottke tries to hold on but Siam pushes him away.
Siam controlling from the full mount.
Ottke wants to hold on but Siam pushes him away.#T8#
Siam manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ottke to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (11) vs (0) Ottke
Good control from Siam.
Ottke can't escape the position.
Siam trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ottke doesn't escape.
Siam not allowing Ottke to control his hands. #T9#
Ottke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Siam's guard. Nice work there by Ottke.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (11) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Siam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siam seems keen to control Ottke's posture.
Ottke trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard. #T10#
Siam is adopting a defensive guard.
Siam wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siam has Ottke pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke 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.
Siam controlling Ottke's posture. #T12#
Ottke controlling from the top position.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siam is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Ottke wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (13) vs (2) Ottke
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam postures up.
Ottke has control of Siam's left arm, preventing Siam from doing any damage.
Siam wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #T14#
Ottke 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.
Siam stays in close to Ottke's body and controls the position.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Siam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke controls Siam momentarily but Siam frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 13 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. |
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Event:
CWC 383
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 18 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 43 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Cruz has clasped his hands together around Ottke's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cruz (4) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is being controlled here.
Ottke is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
Ottke tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Ottke tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cruz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (6) vs (0) Ottke
Cruz content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ottke is trying to escape the mount.
Ottke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ottke holds on for dear life.
Cruz avoids the attempt from Ottke to control.#T2#
Ottke is trying to escape the mount.
Cruz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cruz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ottke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ottke tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.#T3#
Ottke looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (9) vs (0) Ottke
Cruz keeps control of the position easily here as Ottke tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Ottke right now.
#T4#
Good control from Cruz.
Ottke trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ottke wants to escape the position.
Cruz has good solid back control here.
Ottke trying to control the position but Cruz manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Cruz is hanging on to Ottke's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Cruz.
Cruz is not going to allow Ottke to sit and survive in this position. #T6#
Cruz controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ottke is in bad spot here.
Ottke keeps trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Ottke right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Ottke tries to roll but Cruz sticks to his back.
Cruz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ottke.
Ottke wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Cruz is riding his opponent, not letting Ottke buck him off.
Cruz is hanging on to Ottke's back as he tries to escape.
Cruz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cruz wants to control but Ottke manages to buck him off and is now in Cruz's guard! Nice work there by Ottke! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (9) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
Ottke passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (9) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke wants to control for a moment but Cruz uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Cruz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T11#
Ottke is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cruz pulls Ottke in close to his closed guard and prevents Ottke from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12#
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (11) vs (5) Ottke#T13#
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke is trying to hold Cruz in close to prevent damage but Cruz has managed to pass into half guard.
#T14#
Cruz trying to control the pace.
Ottke trying to get back to full guard but Cruz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (14) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke wants to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Ottke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
Michael Cruz retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Cruz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 379
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 43 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McCain stuffs the takedown attempt from Ottke. Ottke gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Ottke 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: McCain (0) vs (2) Ottke
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCain is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ottke controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Well, if Ottke 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.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
McCain trying to control but Ottke postures up.
Ottke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
McCain trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
McCain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ottke wants to pass to mount but McCain is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ottke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCain is just riding it out for now. Ottke eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Ottke passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (0) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke controlling from mount.
McCain is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
McCain tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McCain tries to reverse the position but Ottke maintains control.
Ottke wants to take McCain's back but he can't do it this time.
Ottke looking to control but McCain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain tries to reverse the position but Ottke maintains control.#T5#
Ottke wants to take McCain's back here but McCain is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ottke tries to control but McCain wriggling away.
McCain is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCain tries to hold on but Ottke postures up.
McCain regains half guard.#T6#
McCain wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke is thwarting McCain's attempts to control the position.
McCain keeping hold of Ottke's head, controlling as best he can.
Ottke is trying to control. McCain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
McCain tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
McCain keeping control of the position.
Ottke is controlling the pace.
McCain is looking for a sweep. Ottke 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.#T8#
McCain keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McCain trying to control here.
Ottke working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McCain's thigh. McCain counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
McCain keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control. #T11#
Ottke wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
Ottke keeps trying to improve his position.
McCain 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.
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Ottke is fighting to break McCain's control of his arms but McCain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
Ottke pushes down on McCain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ottke moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (0) vs (8) Ottke#T13#
Ottke controls the position. #SUB2#
Ottke swings around for an armbar but McCain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (8) Ottke
McCain controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ottke wants to sweep here but McCain controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (10) Ottke#T14#
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
McCain managing to control the position.
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
Ottke preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Rolf Ottke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 375
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Aku Serronen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 43 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ottke shoots in for a takedown but Serronen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Ottke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Serronen (0) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Serronen is trying to keep Ottke in close.
Ottke is pushing down on Serronen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Serronen is fighting to maintain full guard but Ottke has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ottke wants to free his trapped foot but Serronen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura but Serronen is defending well.
Ottke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Ottke 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.#T2#
Ottke is keen to just control but Serronen is a slippery customer.
Serronen won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Ottke is thwarting Serronen's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke not doing much here.
#T3#
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Serronen is defending the position.
Serronen is trying to get back to full guard.
Serronen won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Ottke trying to control the pace.
Ottke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Serronen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Ottke controlling the pace.
Serronen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ottke passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Serronen (0) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke wants to control the pace but Serronen is squirming around nicely.
Ottke 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#
Serronen tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Ottke looking to take Serronen's back but Serronen rolls and after a scramble, Serronen ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Serronen to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (2) vs (5) Ottke#T6#
Ottke managing to control the position.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Serronen trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Serronen controlling him for the moment. #T7##SUB2#
Ottke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Serronen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Serronen won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serronen is one step ahead there. #T8#
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Serronen trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ottke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serronen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (2) vs (7) Ottke#T9#
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Serronen keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ottke trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Ottke might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T11#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Serronen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ottke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ottke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12#
Serronen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ottke 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.#SUB#
Serronen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ottke defends it easily.#T13#
Serronen working a defensive guard here.
Ottke passes Serronen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Serronen is looking to get back to full guard here but Ottke has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Serronen (2) vs (10) Ottke
Serronen tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.#T14#
Ottke taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Ottke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 372
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 33 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 43 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fiso.
Fiso tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ottke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fiso somewhat.
Ottke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Ottke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Ottke
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso'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.
Fiso is holding on to half guard well.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
Ottke prevents Fiso from improving his position.#T1#
Fiso gets full guard.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Fiso keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso has his hands on Ottke's head, controlling the position.
Ottke postures up.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Fiso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ottke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Ottke is fighting to break Fiso's control of his arms but Fiso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fiso continues to stall.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Fiso being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T5#
Ottke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso trying to control the position here.
Fiso being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Fiso is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Fiso seems keen to control Ottke's posture.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving. #T8#
Ottke won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso has his hands on Ottke's head, controlling the position.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9#
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke postures up.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Ottke stands and throws Fiso's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (0) vs (5) Ottke
Fiso is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Fiso tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.#T11#
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke 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 Fiso's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fiso tries to improve position but can't.
Ottke taking a breather here.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Ottke wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
Fiso struggling a bit here.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso trying to remain calm as Ottke controls from the top position.
Fiso is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it. #T13#
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ottke wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
Ottke controls the position.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Ottke stalls from top position.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.#T14##SUB2#
Ottke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fiso tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke controls the position from side control.
Fiso tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 5 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 369
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 18 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 42 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ottke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Ottke.
Ottke looking for a takedown.
Cruz wants a takedown.
Ottke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cruz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Michael Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolf Ottke.
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ottke prevents it.
Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ottke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ottke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cruz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Cruz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up. #T1#
Cruz 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.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cruz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ottke for as long as he can get away with.
Ottke working a defensive guard but Cruz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (5) vs (0) Ottke#T2#
Cruz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ottke's legs.
Ottke is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
Cruz working away.
Cruz controlling the position.
Cruz tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Ottke struggling a bit here.
Cruz taking a breather here.
Cruz gets to mount! Ottke was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (7) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Ottke looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (10) vs (0) Ottke
Cruz keeps control of the position as Ottke tries to break free.
Cruz controls the action.
Ottke tries to break free.
#T5#
Ottke trying to control the position but Cruz manages to sink in the hooks.
Cruz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ottke.
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ottke trying to control the hands but Cruz won't let him.
Cruz controlling well, preventing Ottke from escaping the position.
#T6#
Cruz avoiding Ottke 's attempts to control his hands.
Ottke can't escape the position.
Cruz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ottke doesn't escape.
Ottke can't 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.
Cruz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T7#
Ottke is keeping busy.
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.
Ottke is in bad spot here.
Cruz biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8#
Ottke looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cruz keeps control of the position easily here as Ottke tries to buck him off.
Ottke is in bad spot here.
#T9#
Cruz is riding his opponent, not letting Ottke buck him off.
Ottke is trying to break free.
Ottke is still trying to improve position.
Ottke breaks Cruz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (10) vs (2) Ottke
Cruz is pulling down on Ottke's head to control his posture.
Ottke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T10#
Ottke is stalling in the full guard.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cruz looking to control.
#T12#
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (12) vs (2) Ottke
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up. #T13#
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (12) vs (4) Ottke
Ottke trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Ottke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (14) vs (4) Ottke#T14#
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cruz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
A relieved looking Michael Cruz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 365
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 42 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ottke gets a double leg takedown into Toehold's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Toehold
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Ottke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toehold for as long as he can get away with.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.
Ottke 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.
Toehold looking to control.
#T2#
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Toehold wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T4#
Ottke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Toehold is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Toehold 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.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Ottke continues to stall.#T5#
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toehold is adopting a defensive guard.
Ottke controlling from the top position. #T6#
More hug and hope from Ottke.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ottke looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (0) Toehold
Ottke trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Ottke happy to just control the position for now. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottke trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T9#
Toehold is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Toehold is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard. #T10##SUB#
Ottke is looking for a kimura but Toehold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ottke to get the leverage.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Toehold gets full guard.
Toehold is trying to keep Ottke in close.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke controlling from the top position.
Toehold trying to control the position here. #T13#
Ottke 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: Ottke (5) vs (2) Toehold
Ottke looking to control.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Toehold passes Ottke's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T14#
Toehold is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ottke wants to control the action here but instead Toehold manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (5) Toehold
Ottke wants to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ottke gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ottke takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
After winning the bout, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 362
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 23 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 42 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Walters 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: Walters (2) vs (0) Ottke#SUB#
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ottke sees it coming and defends easily.
Ottke tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Walters trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke is positioning himself well to prevent Walters advancing to mount.
Walters not doing much here.
Walters is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walters is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now. #T1#
Walters is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Walters wants to free his trapped foot but Ottke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walters controlling the action here.
Ottke is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB#
Walters seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke won't allow Walters to pass to mount.
Ottke is pressing down on Walters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.
Ottke being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB2#
Ottke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Walters escapes and throws Ottke's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (5) vs (0) Ottke
Walters working away.#SUB#
Walters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ottke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walters is staying tight to Ottke's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ottke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Walters perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
Walters keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walters is looking to pass Ottke's guard but actually Ottke recovers to full guard.
Walters stays in close to Ottke's body and controls the position.
Walters 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.
Ottke 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.
Walters wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet. #T5#
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Walters trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Walters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walters seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ottke for as long as he can get away with.
Ottke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T6#
Walters wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke controlling the position.#SUB2#
Ottke is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Walters frees his head nicely. Oh but Ottke has switched to an armbar! Walters is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rolf Ottke!
A relieved looking Rolf Ottke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 358
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 21 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 41 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Siam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ottke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ottke tries for a takedown but Siam manages to get underhooks.
Ottke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chan Siam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolf Ottke.
Ottke wants a takedown.
Siam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ottke after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Siam is trying to trip Ottke. He has hold of a leg but Ottke is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Siam persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Ottke#SUB2#
Ottke has his foot on Siam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siam works his way back into a safe position though.
Siam postures up.
Siam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Siam advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Ottke
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam takes a little break here. Ottke wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Ottke is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Siam is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (7) vs (0) Ottke
Siam content just to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Siam'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.
Ottke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ottke is controlling an arm, preventing Siam from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Siam controlling from mount.
Ottke tries to improve his position but instead Siam has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (10) vs (0) Ottke#T2#
Ottke tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back.
Ottke just trying to survive but Siam is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ottke wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam keeps control of the position easily here as Ottke tries to buck him off.
Ottke is trying to break free.
#T3#
Siam biding his time, controlling Ottke.
Ottke is really stuck here.
Ottke tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Siam controlling from the full mount.
Ottke is desperately trying to improve his position but Siam has a good base and remains in mount.
Siam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ottke is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Siam controlling from mount.
Siam wants to take Ottke's back here but Ottke is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ottke looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (13) vs (0) Ottke
I really don't envy Ottke right now.
Siam is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Siam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ottke for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Siam avoiding Ottke 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.#T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ottke tries to break free.
Siam trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ottke doesn't escape.
Ottke tries to escape but Siam has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
Siam is not going to allow Ottke to sit and survive in this position.
Siam just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ottke wants to escape the position.
Ottke trying to control the hands but Siam breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.#T8#
Ottke wants to escape the position.
Siam trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ottke doesn't escape.
Siam is not going to allow Ottke to sit and survive in this position.
Siam keeps control of the position as Ottke tries to break free.
Ottke looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Good control from Siam.
Siam keeps control of the position as Ottke tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ottke rolls, trying to escape but Siam keeps control of the position.
#T10#
Ottke trying to control but not successfully.
Siam controlling well, preventing Ottke from escaping the position.
Ottke trying to control the hands but Siam breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.
Siam trying to control.#T11#
Siam has the hooks in. Ottke is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ottke is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ottke looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Ottke right now.
Ottke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Ottke is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Siam.
Ottke looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ottke is trying to break free.
Ottke looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
Siam trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ottke doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Ottke right now.
Ottke just trying to survive but Siam is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Siam biding his time, controlling Ottke. #T14#
I really don't envy Ottke right now.
Siam biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke looking very determined here, making life difficult for Siam.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Chan Siam thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 355
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 41 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ottke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Vrjalya
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vrjalya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ottke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ottke trying to control from half guard but Vrjalya is working away.
Ottke controlling the action here.
Vrjalya told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is thwarting Vrjalya's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Vrjalya tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ottke has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (0) Vrjalya
Ottke controlling from mount.
Ottke mounts Vrjalya! Really nice guard pass there!
Vrjalya manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Vrjalya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Vrjalya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vrjalya wants to get back to full guard but Ottke has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (8) vs (0) Vrjalya
Vrjalya sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Vrjalya gets back to full guard.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke advances to half guard.
Vrjalya manages to get to full guard.
Vrjalya working a defensive guard but Ottke manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (11) vs (0) Vrjalya
Vrjalya tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Ottke working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrjalya is trying to improve his position.
Ottke happy to just control the position for now.
Ottke trying to control the action but Vrjalya is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ottke controls the position.
Vrjalya is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ottke wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ottke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ottke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T6#
Vrjalya tries to improve position but can't.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Vrjalya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Ottke stalls from top position.#T7#
Ottke wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to half guard.
Vrjalya being controlled for a moment. #T8#
Vrjalya can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vrjalya gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vrjalya tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.#T9#
Vrjalya is looking to control Ottke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vrjalya avoid being mounted?
Ottke is looking to advance position but Vrjalya won't allow it.
Ottke controlling the action here.
Vrjalya tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Vrjalya is still trying to improve position.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vrjalya keeps working.
Vrjalya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.
Ottke works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (14) vs (0) Vrjalya
Ottke 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 Vrjalya's shoulder. That is not cool. #T11#
Vrjalya tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
Vrjalya wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Ottke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vrjalya manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ottke's best efforts.#T12#
Ottke is keen to just control but Vrjalya is a slippery customer.
Vrjalya is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard.
Ottke prevents Vrjalya from improving his position.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ottke is pressing down on Vrjalya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vrjalya is holding on for now. #T13#
Ottke moves into full mount! Vrjalya won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (17) vs (0) Vrjalya
Ottke is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Vrjalya is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (20) vs (0) Vrjalya#SUB#
Ottke 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, Vrjalya has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vrjalya wants to escape the position.
#T14#
Vrjalya breaks Ottke's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (20) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Vrjalya from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
Rolf Ottke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 349
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Derek Erwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 40 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Erwin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ottke defends it nicely.#TD#
Erwin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ottke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Erwin (2) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke pulls Erwin in close to his closed guard and prevents Erwin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Erwin wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ottke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Erwin defends it easily.
Erwin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Erwin tries to pass.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.
Erwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Ottke can't keep his opponent in guard - Erwin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ottke trying to hold on to Erwin's head to control him but Erwin postures up.
Erwin trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
Erwin is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Erwin controlling the action here.
Ottke wants to control but Erwin passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (5) vs (0) Ottke#T4#
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
Ottke regains half guard.
Erwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Erwin has control of the leg.
Erwin wants to pass to mount but Ottke is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5#
Erwin is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it.
Ottke trying to hold on to Erwin's head to control him but Erwin postures up.
Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T6#
Ottke wants to improve his position but Erwin is controlling well.
Erwin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ottke trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Erwin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard but Erwin has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (8) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ottke tries to hold on but Erwin postures up.
Erwin moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Erwin (11) vs (0) Ottke#T8#
Erwin keeps control of the position easily here as Ottke tries to buck him off.
Erwin trying to control momentarily.
Ottke trying to control the hands but Erwin breaks the grip.
Despite being in a bad position, Ottke is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #T9#
Ottke can't escape the position.
Erwin not allowing Ottke to control his hands.
Ottke looking very determined here, making life difficult for Erwin.
Erwin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Ottke trying to control the hands but Erwin won't let him.
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.
Despite being in a bad position, Ottke is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Ottke staying busy and making it hard for Erwin to control. #T11#
Ottke trying to control but not successfully.
Erwin biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ottke turns into Erwin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erwin (11) vs (2) Ottke
Erwin pulls Ottke in to control the position. #T12#
Erwin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Erwin is controlling Ottke's posture.
Erwin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Erwin keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Erwin wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Ottke trying to control but Erwin is working from the bottom.
Ottke passes into half guard.
Erwin won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Ottke content to control rather than advance.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Erwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Erwin is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard.
Ottke is taking a breather. Erwin 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.
Erwin is trying to control but Ottke passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (11) vs (5) Ottke
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke wants to control but Erwin is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
A victorious Derek Erwin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 345
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 23 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 39 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Miyagi fails with the takedown.#CL#
Miyagi gets a clinch.
Ottke can't get the takedown.
Miyagi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ottke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ottke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miyagi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koryu Miyagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyagi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ottke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Miyagi moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Miyagi has clasped his hands together around Ottke's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Miyagi (4) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is holding Miyagi down, trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Ottke is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Ottke is trying to control Miyagi's posture but Miyagi avoids it.
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke keeps Miyagi under control for a moment.
Miyagi wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Miyagi advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (6) vs (0) Ottke
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ottke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ottke is still trying to improve position.
Ottke tries to lock up and control but Miyagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (9) vs (0) Ottke
Miyagi controlling the position well here. Ottke rolled but Miyagi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ottke is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Miyagi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ottke's body.
Ottke tries to escape the position.
Ottke wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi trying to control.#T5#
I really don't envy Ottke right now.
Miyagi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ottke tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
Ottke is keeping busy.
Ottke can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ottke is really stuck here.
Ottke keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Miyagi gets his hands free as Ottke looks to control.
Ottke tries to escape the position.
Ottke turns into Miyagi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (9) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke pushes down on Miyagi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ottke is trying to control. Miyagi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Miyagi trying to control here.
Miyagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke trying to control from half guard but Miyagi is working away.
Miyagi manages to get to full guard.
Miyagi is pulling down on Ottke's head to control his posture. #T9#
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi 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.#T10#
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Miyagi pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi is trying to keep Ottke in close.
#T12#
Ottke trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
Ottke controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Miyagi is pulling down on Ottke's head to control his posture.
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi 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#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi 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.
Ottke stays in close to Miyagi's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
A relieved looking Koryu Miyagi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 339
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 1 losses; Derek Erwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 38 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Erwin forces Ottke back against the ropes and clinches.
Ottke tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Erwin lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Erwin (2) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Erwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Erwin postures up.
Erwin content to stall in guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Erwin'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.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ottke is trying to keep Erwin in close.
#SUB2#
Ottke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Erwin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ottke looking to control.
Ottke is controlling Erwin's posture.#SUB2#
Erwin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ottke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erwin has managed to get both his arms back between Ottke's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Erwin wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
Ottke pulls Erwin in to control the position.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
Erwin wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke pulls Erwin in to control the position. #T3#
Erwin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ottke looking to control.
Ottke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Erwin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Erwin postures up. #T4#
Erwin 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.
Ottke 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.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Erwin from controlling successfully.
Ottke trying to control the position here. #T5#
Erwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Erwin wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke pulls Erwin in to control the position.
Ottke is trying to keep Erwin in close.
#T6#
Ottke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Erwin trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Erwin stays in close to Ottke's body and controls the position.
Ottke 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.#T7##SUB2#
Ottke has an active guard here but Erwin has managed to pass into half guard.
Ottke trying to control from the bottom.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Erwin is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Ottke looking for submissions off his back.
Ottke is controlling Erwin's trapped leg to prevent Erwin from advancing to side control.#T8#
Erwin prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Ottke wants to control but Erwin is keeping busy.
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Erwin sits in half guard.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Ottke trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (5) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Erwin has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Erwin (8) vs (0) Ottke
Erwin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ottke.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10#
Ottke tries to escape but Erwin has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Ottke is trying to roll into a better position but Erwin has get a rear naked choke and Ottke is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Derek Erwin!
After winning the bout, Derek Erwin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 335
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 15 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 37 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cruz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ottke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke has Cruz pulled in close to control his posture.
Cruz 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.
Cruz controlling from the top position.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ottke wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ottke gets full guard.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke has Cruz pulled in close to control his posture.
Ottke is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke managing to control the position. #T2#
Cruz postures up.
Ottke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Ottke controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Ottke wants to improve his position but instead Cruz has moved into half guard.
Cruz is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5##SUB2#
Ottke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Ottke 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: Cruz (2) vs (4) Ottke
Ottke is not going to allow Cruz to sit and survive in this position.
Cruz turns into Ottke and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (4) vs (4) Ottke
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ottke seems keen to control Cruz's posture.#T6#
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ottke controlling the position.
Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ottke controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Ottke pulls Cruz in to control the position. #T7#
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke wants to control but Cruz passes easily into half guard.
Ottke 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: Cruz (4) vs (8) Ottke
Cruz just trying to survive but Ottke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ottke has good solid back control here. #T8#
Cruz breaks Ottke's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (6) vs (8) Ottke
Cruz won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Cruz controlling from the top position.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Ottke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Ottke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T10#
Ottke has his hands on Cruz's head, controlling the position.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Ottke is controlling Cruz's posture.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
Cruz passes Ottke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ottke trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
#T12#
Ottke 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 (9) vs (8) Ottke
Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ottke is trying desperately to improve position.
Ottke tries to lock up and control but Cruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ottke is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Ottke is controlling an arm, preventing Cruz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ottke wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (12) vs (8) Ottke
Ottke prevents Cruz from getting a body triangle.
Cruz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ottke doesn't escape. #T14#
Cruz'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.
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cruz biding his time, controlling Ottke.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Ottke right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
Michael Cruz is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Michael Cruz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 334
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 37 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cruz gets a clinch. #TD2#
Cruz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Cruz
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Ottke trying to control the position.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Ottke trying to control the position.
Ottke pulls Cruz in to control the position.
Ottke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Cruz
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Ottke controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke trying to move into half guard but instead Cruz has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (4) Cruz
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Ottke is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke is pulling down on Cruz's head. It's preventing any offense from Cruz, at least for the moment.
Cruz postures up.
#T4#
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Ottke controlling Cruz's posture.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz slips nicely into half guard.#T6#
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Ottke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Ottke has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage.
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ottke 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: Ottke (4) vs (4) Cruz
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well.
Ottke is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
Ottke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cruz 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.#T8#
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Ottke sits in half guard.
Cruz tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Cruz is pressing down on Ottke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz is trying to keep Ottke in close.
#T9#
Ottke trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard. #T10#
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Ottke won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Ottke stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Cruz is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz managing to control the position.
Ottke 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.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ottke passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (7) vs (4) Cruz
Cruz wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Ottke wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ottke is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.#T14#
Ottke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ottke wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ottke in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Rolf Ottke retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Michael Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - NEW YEAR RAGE
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 37 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ottke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ottke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (4) vs (0) Gracias#SUB#
Ottke tries for a kimura but Gracias is defending well.
Ottke trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face as Ottke controls the position.
Ottke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ottke trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gracias seems a little lost for a moment, as Ottke dominates the positioning.
Ottke trying to control the position but Gracias is working away. #T3#
Gracias is trying to get back to half guard.
Ottke working away.
Ottke trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Ottke politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ottke prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ottke trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T4#
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Ottke wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy. #T5#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ottke trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Gracias is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Ottke controls the position from side control.
Gracias wants to control but Ottke postures up.#T7#
Ottke trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
Ottke is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracias is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke controlling from side mount.
Gracias is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Gracias wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Ottke controlling the position from side mount.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T10#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracias is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Ottke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T11#
Gracias is looking to reverse the position.
Gracias trying to remain calm as Ottke controls from the top position.
Ottke trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
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.
Gracias is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Ottke trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom here.
Ottke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T13#
Gracias tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Ottke wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ottke's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Gracias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard.
Ottke prevents Gracias from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 4 to 0.
Rolf Ottke retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Rolf Ottke made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - The Reboot
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 17 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 37 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ottke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ottke lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Ottke
Trump wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Trump working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Trump has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump looking to control.
#T2#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Trump throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ottke uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (5) Ottke#SUB2#
Ottke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Trump struggling a bit here.
Trump is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Trump's face as Ottke controls the position.
Ottke trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump manages to get back to half guard.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ottke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well. #T5#
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Trump is controlling Ottke's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ottke is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Trump working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ottke has passed into half guard!
Trump trying to control from the bottom.
Ottke trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom. #T6#
Ottke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Trump is looking to control Ottke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Trump keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Well, if Ottke 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.
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Trump is defending the position. #T7#
Ottke stalling.
Trump is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trump is looking to control Ottke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Trump is defending the position.
Trump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Trump is trying is best to control the position here.
Trump tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Trump controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Trump regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke is looking to pass into half guard but Trump pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Trump is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Ottke working a defensive guard but Trump passes into half guard.
Ottke wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
Ottke tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ottke controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself. #T11#
Trump is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T12#
Ottke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trump manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (7) Ottke#SUB#
Trump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ottke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ottke advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (2) vs (10) Ottke
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Trump tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Ottke controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Ottke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Trump is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Ottke is staying tight to Trump's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 10 to 2.
Rolf Ottke is the new welterweight champion!
Rolf Ottke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Trump vs Cruz
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 37 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Helvig shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Helvig closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ottke quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Helvig
Ottke is doing well to control the position and prevent Helvig from advancing to side control.
Helvig is trying to control. Ottke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ottke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Helvig trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke controls Helvig momentarily but Helvig frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Helvig is now in half guard.
Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Helvig is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ottke sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Helvig is working for a kimura but Ottke is defending it quite comfortably.
Ottke wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Helvig is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ottke has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ottke manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Helvig being controlled here momentarily.
Helvig trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Helvig passes into half guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura but Ottke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helvig to get the leverage.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura here.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg. #T3#
Ottke moves into full guard.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Ottke controls Helvig momentarily but Helvig frees himself.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke looking to control.
#T4#
Ottke 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: Ottke (2) vs (2) Helvig
Ottke controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig has a hand on Ottke's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ottke takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig tries to improve his position but instead Ottke has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (8) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig is trying to break free.
Helvig looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Helvig right now.
#T5#
Helvig trying to control but not successfully.
Helvig is really stuck here.
Helvig rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Helvig gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Helvig working for a triangle but Ottke defends it easily.
Ottke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Helvig's guard.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Ottke controlling the pace.
Ottke'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.
Helvig moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Helvig looking to control.
Ottke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Helvig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Ottke advances to half guard.
Helvig is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Ottke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Ottke controlling the pace.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke is taking a breather. Helvig 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#
Ottke is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Helvig! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (11) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ottke prevents Helvig from getting the reversal.
Ottke tries to control but Helvig wriggling away.
Helvig tries to reverse the position but Ottke maintains control.#T10#
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.
Ottke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helvig is looking to escape.
Helvig wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (14) vs (2) Helvig
Ottke has good solid back control here.
Helvig tries to escape but Ottke has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11##SUB#
Ottke working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ottke controls the position.#SUB#
Helvig 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 Ottke gets his way!
Ottke really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Helvig.
Helvig can't escape the position.
#T12#
Ottke controls the position.
Ottke controlling well, preventing Helvig from escaping the position.
Ottke just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Ottke is persistently looking for the submission but Helvig is defending it well.
#SUB#
Ottke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T13#
Ottke biding his time, looking for the opening.
Helvig is really stuck here.
Ottke 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.
Helvig can't escape the position.
Helvig is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ottke.
Further stalling from Ottke.
Ottke keeps control of the position as Helvig tries to break free.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Ottke biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ottke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Helvig for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on Helvig's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Our winner, Rolf Ottke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - New York
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 37 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Alvarez rushes Ottke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ottke wants a takedown but no success here.
Ottke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alvarez gets underhooks to prevent Ottke's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Ottke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ottke wants to take the fight to the mat but Alvarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Alvarez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ottke can't fight it off and eventually Alvarez manages to take the fight to the floor. Ottke looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez stays in close to Ottke's body and controls the position.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Alvarez
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard. #T2#
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Alvarez 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.
Ottke forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ottke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Ottke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvarez wants to sweep but Ottke has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Alvarez is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Ottke controlling the position.
Alvarez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ottke's best efforts.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez is pressing down on Ottke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Alvarez is adopting a defensive guard.
Ottke trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Ottke postures up.
#T7#
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up. #SUB2#
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Alvarez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ottke is now in half guard.
Alvarez 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.#T8#
Ottke is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ottke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alvarez moves into full guard.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Alvarez is looking to sweep but instead, Ottke has passed into half guard.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez is looking to control Ottke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T10#
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez trying to control but Ottke postures up.
Alvarez is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg.
Ottke stalling. #T11#
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ottke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg. #T12#
Alvarez is looking to control Ottke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ottke tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ottke advances to half guard. #T14#
Alvarez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ottke jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (8) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez trying to remain calm as Ottke controls from the top position.
Alvarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Rolf Ottke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC HALLOWEEN HAVOC 1
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 37 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 28 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Ottke on that attempt.
Rolf Ottke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Diaz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke 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.
Ottke is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture. #T1##SUB#
Ottke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diaz stacks Ottke 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 Diaz! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Diaz
Ottke wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke trying to control but Diaz flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (0) vs (8) Diaz#T2#
Ottke tries to roll but Diaz sticks to his back.
Diaz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Diaz has the hooks in. Ottke is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ottke is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diaz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T3#
Ottke is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diaz.
Ottke tries to roll but Diaz sticks to his back.
Good control from Diaz.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4#
Ottke tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz gets his hands free as Ottke looks to control.
Diaz struggling to keep hold of the position.
Diaz not allowing Ottke to control his hands.
Diaz tries to keep control of the position but Ottke is staying busy.#T5#
Ottke is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz doesn't have the hooks in and Ottke manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (8) Diaz
Ottke advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (8) Diaz
Ottke working away.
Ottke slows the pace down. #T6#
Ottke trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ottke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Ottke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Ottke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diaz has a hand on Ottke's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ottke takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (8) vs (8) Diaz#T8#
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz is working to get back to half guard.
Ottke controlling his opponent.
Diaz wants to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.#T9#
Ottke controlling his opponent.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Ottke isn't that keen on the idea.
Ottke tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Ottke 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#
Ottke avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Diaz wants to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Ottke looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ottke is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Diaz is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (11) vs (8) Diaz
Diaz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ottke.
#T11#
Ottke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
Ottke tries to keep control of the position but Diaz is staying busy.
Ottke gets his hands free as Diaz looks to control.
Ottke is riding his opponent, not letting Diaz buck him off.
Ottke is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into Ottke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ottke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (11) vs (10) Diaz
Ottke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (13) vs (10) Diaz
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass. #T12#
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke postures up.
Ottke advances to half guard.
Diaz trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
Diaz controlling the position for now.
Well, if Ottke 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.
Diaz desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T13#
Ottke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ottke in particular looking to stall.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg. #T14#
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Ottke trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
After winning the bout, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Dick Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Camara vs Petersen
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 36 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Zima Voin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Voin has managed to clinch.
Voin stops a takedown attempt from Ottke.
Ottke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Voin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ottke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ottke goes for a takedown attempt but Voin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Voin pushes Ottke up against the cage in a clinch.
Ottke looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Ottke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ottke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ottke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Voin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Voin lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Voin#SUB#
Ottke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ottke has control of Voin's left arm, preventing Voin from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB#
Ottke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Voin defends it easily.
Voin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke has his hands on Voin's head, controlling the position.
Voin controlling from the top position. #T2#
Ottke has control of Voin's left arm, preventing Voin from doing any damage.
Voin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Voin wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke is pulling down on Voin's head. It's preventing any offense from Voin, at least for the moment.#T4#
Voin stays in close to Ottke's body and controls the position.
Ottke is trying to keep Voin in close.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Voin content to stall in guard here.
Voin wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.#T5#
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Ottke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Voin
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Voin trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Voin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
Ottke pushes down on Voin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Voin is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Still in half guard, Ottke seems content to control.
Ottke wants to free his trapped foot but Voin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Voin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Ottke is really struggling to control Voin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Voin keeping control of the position.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Voin is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Voin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Ottke'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.
Voin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Voin is defending well.
Ottke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Voin wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Voin is trying to get back to full guard.
Voin is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard.
Ottke is keen to just control but Voin is a slippery customer.
Voin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ottke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ottke's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (2) vs (6) Voin
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Voin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ottke tries to roll but Voin sticks to his back.
Ottke wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. #T11#
Ottke tries to escape but Voin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Voin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Voin has the hooks in. Ottke is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Ottke trying to control the hands but Voin breaks the grip.
Ottke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Voin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Voin controlling well, preventing Ottke from escaping the position.
Ottke rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Voin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke has a hand on Voin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Voin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (9) Voin
Ottke tries to hold on but Voin pushes him away. #T13#
Voin prevents Ottke from getting the reversal.
Ottke wants to control but Voin is having none of it.
Ottke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ottke is controlling an arm, preventing Voin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ottke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Voin has control of the leg. #T14#
Voin trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away.
Ottke wants to control but Voin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Voin wins on points by 9 to 2.
An out of breath Zima Voin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Zulu vs Camara
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 35 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ottke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Cruz gets a clinch.
Ottke is trying to drag Cruz to the mat but Cruz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Ottke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ottke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ottke prevents it.
Cruz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ottke.
Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Cruz wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz gets underhooks to prevent Ottke's takedown attempt.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ottke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ottke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ottke wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Ottke gets underhooks to prevent Cruz's takedown attempt.
Ottke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cruz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ottke is pressed up against the cage. Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ottke down to the mat. Ottke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ottke prevents it.
Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ottke is defending well.
Ottke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruz can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Cruz gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Ottke keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
#T2#
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ottke wants to control the action here but instead Cruz manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Cruz
Ottke is trying to escape the mount.
Ottke regains half guard.
Ottke trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Ottke works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Cruz postures up.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (8) Cruz#T5#
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Cruz stalls from top position.
Cruz trying to control the position but Ottke is working away. #T6#
I wouldn't like to be where Ottke is right now.
A lull in the action here as Cruz stalls from top position.
Cruz working away.#T7#
Ottke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cruz passes into side control, despite Ottke's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (11) Cruz
Ottke is holding Cruz down, trying to stall.
Ottke tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Ottke is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Ottke keeping his opponent close.
Cruz happy to just control the position for now.
Ottke can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Cruz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ottke will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cruz wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
Ottke stops Cruz from passing to mount.
Ottke is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cruz is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (0) vs (13) Cruz#T10#
Ottke is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
Ottke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ottke wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Ottke is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz controlling from mount.
Ottke wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.#T11#
Cruz content just to control the position here.
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ottke is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Cruz avoids the attempt from Ottke to control.
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Ottke manages to control the position for a moment.
Ottke tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.#T13#
Ottke is looking to improve his position but Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Ottke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz controlling from mount.
Cruz is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ottke is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Cruz avoids the attempt from Ottke to control.
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ottke is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz wins on points by 13 to 0.
Michael Cruz is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Michael Cruz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 3
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 15 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 35 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Trump throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ottke's waist but Ottke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trump off to one side.
Trump looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ottke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Trump defends it well.
Trump shoots in for a takedown but Ottke shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ottke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Trump fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ottke avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Ottke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Trump's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Ottke
Trump is looking to sweep but instead, Ottke has passed into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ottke in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Trump has his hands clasped together around Ottke's back. He's all about the action.
Trump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.
Ottke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trump's coaches at Nap or Tap 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.
Trump is controlling Ottke's trapped leg to prevent Ottke from advancing to side control.#T2#
Ottke content to control rather than advance.
Trump trying to control from the bottom.
Ottke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Trump! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ottke content just to control the position here. #T3#
Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trump is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trump looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Trump (0) vs (8) Ottke
Trump trying to control the hands but Ottke won't let him. #T4#
What can Trump do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Will Ottke go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ottke controlling from the back.#T5#
Ottke gets his hands free as Trump looks to control.
Ottke really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Trump.
Trump breaks Ottke's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (8) Ottke
Ottke wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Trump controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trump won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Trump postures up.
Trump wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass. #T7#
Trump controlling from the top position.
Ottke pulls Trump in close to his closed guard and prevents Trump from doing any damage or advancing position.
Trump sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Trump is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trump is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Trump got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ottke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trump has managed to get both his arms back between Ottke's legs - danger averted.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Ottke working a defensive guard but Trump manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (8) Ottke
Ottke is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Trump is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (7) vs (8) Ottke#T9#
Ottke wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Trump (10) vs (8) Ottke#SUB#
Trump working for the choke.
Trump wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy.
Ottke wants to escape the position.
Ottke turns into Trump and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (10) vs (10) Ottke
Trump looking to control.
Trump looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ottke puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard.
Ottke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Trump is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Trump is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ottke jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (10) vs (13) Ottke
Trump is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Trump controls the position for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
Ottke controlling the position. #T12#
Trump struggling a bit here.
Ottke controls the position.
Ottke wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Ottke controls the position. #SUB2#
Ottke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ottke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T13#
Trump is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Trump is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ottke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ottke prevents Trump from improving his position.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14#
Ottke is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Trump controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 13 to 10.
Rolf Ottke is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Rolf Ottke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Ottke vs Savkov
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 35 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 27 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Savkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Ottke. Ottke gets slowly back to his feet.
Rolf Ottke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ottke.
Savkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Ottke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Savkov was covering up waiting for the punch and Ottke finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Savkov
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ottke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ottke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Ottke advances to half guard.
Ottke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ottke is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke not doing much here.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Ottke is trying to control the action in half guard but Savkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savkov won't allow Ottke to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Ottke is looking to advance position but Savkov won't allow it. #SUB#
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savkov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Ottke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Ottke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Savkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Ottke prevents Savkov from improving his position.
Ottke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Savkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savkov.
Ottke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ottke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Savkov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ottke has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (0) Savkov
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
Ottke looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ottke avoids the attempt from Savkov to control.#T7#
Ottke controlling his opponent.
Savkov can't escape the position.
Ottke controlling the pace for now.
Savkov tries to hold on but Ottke postures up.#T8#
Savkov controls the position.
Savkov is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Ottke wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Savkov is looking to improve his position but Ottke isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Ottke content just to control the position here.
Ottke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ottke avoids the attempt from Savkov to control.
Savkov is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Savkov tries to improve his position but instead Ottke has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (8) vs (0) Savkov#T10#
Ottke biding his time, controlling Savkov.
Ottke is hanging on to Savkov's back as he tries to escape.
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.
Ottke keeps control of the position as Savkov tries to break free.
#T11#
Ottke is riding his opponent, not letting Savkov buck him off.
Savkov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Savkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ottke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ottke avoids the attempt from Savkov to control.
Savkov is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Savkov is still trying to improve position.
Savkov tries to hold on but Ottke postures up.
Ottke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Savkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Ottke seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Savkov is holding on tight.
Savkov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ottke controlling his opponent.
Ottke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Savkov for as long as he can get away with.#T14#
Savkov wants to control but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely.
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 321 - Pavlov vs Sitsongrit
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 35 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ottke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Ottke
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.
Kersikov seems keen to control Ottke's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Ottke showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Ottke won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ottke is stalling in the full guard.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Ottke 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#
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.#T7#
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Ottke preventing the sweep. #T8#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov controlling the position.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Ottke wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Ottke passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away. #T10#
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kersikov is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Ottke is staying tight to Kersikov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ottke trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away. #T11#
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Ottke trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to remain calm as Ottke controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Ottke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kersikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T12#
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T13#
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Ottke is staying tight to Kersikov's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T14#
Ottke wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ottke taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 320 - Fiso vs Brown
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 34 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vrjalya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ottke but Ottke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Ottke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vrjalya was covering up waiting for the punch and Ottke finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Vrjalya
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ottke'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.
Vrjalya trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Ottke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vrjalya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vrjalya looking to control.
Vrjalya looking to control but Ottke passes into half guard.
#T2#
Ottke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ottke wants to take a breather but Vrjalya is having none of it.
Ottke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but Vrjalya defending well.
Vrjalya has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Vrjalya is positioning himself well to prevent Ottke advancing to mount.
Ottke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Ottke trying to advance position but Vrjalya counters by regaining guard.
Vrjalya keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Vrjalya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vrjalya wants to sweep but no luck.
Vrjalya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Vrjalya
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrjalya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Vrjalya wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Ottke is looking for a triangle but Vrjalya pushes his legs off easily.
Ottke trying to control the position.
#T5#
Vrjalya passes Ottke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Vrjalya is controlling well.
Vrjalya works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (5) Vrjalya
Ottke struggling a bit here.
Vrjalya trying to control the position but Ottke is working away.
Vrjalya just content to control the position. #T6#
Ottke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vrjalya's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ottke moves into full guard.
Vrjalya pushes down on Ottke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vrjalya trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ottke is concentrating on defense, preventing Vrjalya from advancing position. #T7#
Vrjalya trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.
Vrjalya passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (8) Vrjalya
Ottke wants to hold on but Vrjalya pushes him away.
Ottke 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: Ottke (2) vs (11) Vrjalya
Vrjalya has the hooks in. Ottke is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Vrjalya trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya 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, Ottke has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ottke tries to escape but Vrjalya has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vrjalya tries to keep control of the position but Ottke is staying busy.
Vrjalya is not going to allow Ottke to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Vrjalya biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Ottke fending off the submission attempt from Vrjalya. #SUB2#
Ottke 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 Vrjalya gets his way!
Ottke is really stuck here.
Vrjalya gets his hands free as Ottke looks to control. #T10##SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for the choke but no joy.
Ottke trying to control the hands but Vrjalya breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Vrjalya tightening his grip on Ottke, looking for the choke.
Ottke turns into Vrjalya and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (11) Vrjalya
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrjalya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Ottke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vrjalya has his hands on Ottke's head, controlling the position.
Vrjalya working a defensive guard but Ottke manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (7) vs (11) Vrjalya
Vrjalya struggling a bit here.#T12#
Vrjalya is trying to improve his position.
Ottke is staying tight to Vrjalya's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ottke wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy.
Vrjalya is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control. #T13##SUB#
Ottke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vrjalya has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vrjalya is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Vrjalya being controlled for a moment.
Vrjalya manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T14#
Ottke trying to control the pace.
Ottke is thwarting Vrjalya's attempts to control the position.
Vrjalya is trying is best to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrjalya won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Ottke controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vrjalya wins on points by 11 to 7.
Our winner, Ken Vrjalya, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 319 - El Toto vs Petersen
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 25 losses; Golar Omoran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 34 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ottke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Omoran (0) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Omoran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (0) vs (5) Ottke
Omoran is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omoran wants to control but Ottke postures up.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Omoran's face as Ottke controls the position.
Omoran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ottke is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Omoran will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Omoran tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
Omoran is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Omoran tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Omoran isn't going anywhere.
Omoran is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Ottke controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Omoran's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
It looks like Ottke 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.
Omoran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ottke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Omoran is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Omoran sneaks back into half guard.
Omoran wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke trying to mount his opponent but Omoran defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Omoran is positioning himself well to prevent Ottke advancing to mount.
Omoran is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Ottke seems content to control.
Let's hope that Ottke has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T5#
Omoran wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke controlling the action here.
Ottke is continuing to stall.
Ottke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ottke is thwarting Omoran's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Ottke stalling away here and it's allowed Omoran to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ottke trying to control but Omoran is working from the bottom.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Omoran is retaining full guard.
Omoran controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
Omoran wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omoran being controlled here, momentarily.
Omoran has Ottke pulled in close to control his posture.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Omoran.#T8#
Omoran trying to control the position here.
Omoran keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Omoran is looking for a triangle here but Ottke uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (0) vs (8) Ottke
Ottke wants to take a breather but Omoran manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ottke. #T9#
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Omoran controlling Ottke's posture.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Omoran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Omoran is trying to hold Ottke in close to prevent damage but Ottke has managed to pass into half guard.
Omoran trying to control here.
#T10#
Omoran wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke wants to control but Omoran is keeping him busy.
Omoran trying to control but Ottke postures up.
Omoran is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Omoran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ottke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ottke's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Omoran (4) vs (8) Ottke
Ottke prevents Omoran from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Omoran is looking for the choke from the back position but Ottke is controlling his hands well.
Ottke tries to escape the position.
Omoran really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ottke.
Omoran is trying to control but Ottke is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T12#
Ottke tries to hold on but Omoran pushes him away.
Omoran trying to control but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke is desperately trying to improve his position but Omoran has a good base and remains in mount.
Ottke regains half guard.
Ottke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Omoran is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Ottke has a hand on Omoran's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Omoran takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (7) vs (8) Ottke
Ottke is squirming around, avoiding Omoran's attempts to control the action.
Ottke wants to control but Omoran is having none of it.
Ottke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Omoran haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Omoran trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Ottke is trying to escape the mount.
Ottke tries to hold on but Omoran 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!
Ottke wins on points by 8 to 7.
A relieved looking Rolf Ottke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 318 - Hirsch vs El Toro Jr
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 33 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 15 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Trump looking to score a takedown here. Ottke is defending well but Trump drives through and ends up in Ottke's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Trump
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.
Ottke pulls Trump in to control the position.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Trump
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Trump pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Trump pushes a forearm under Ottke's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ottke is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Donald Trump made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Ottke vs Cruz
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 33 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ottke 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: Ottke (2) vs (0) Cruz
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ottke in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Ottke controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cruz seems keen to control Ottke's posture.#T2#
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Cruz
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz 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.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.#T4#
Ottke controlling Cruz's posture.
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet. #T5#
Ottke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz forces his way into half guard.#T6#
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Ottke is defending well.
Ottke is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ottke reverses the position - he's now on top in Cruz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (2) Cruz#T7#
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Ottke is stalling in the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard. #T9#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz pulls Ottke in close to his closed guard and prevents Ottke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Ottke advances to half guard.
Ottke is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Ottke controlling the pace.
Cruz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ottke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T11#
Cruz has a hand on Ottke's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ottke takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (7) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Ottke controlling his opponent. #T12#
Ottke'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.
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ottke controlling the pace for now.
Cruz wants to control but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke controlling his opponent. #T13#
Cruz wants to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Ottke fails to take his opponent's back.
Cruz gets back to half guard.#T14#
Cruz has his hands clasped together around Ottke's back. He's all about the action.
Ottke wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Ottke controlling the pace.
Cruz tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Rolf Ottke retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Rolf Ottke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Michael Cruz had this to say: 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 1
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 14 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 33 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trump tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ottke defends well and Trump ends up having to push Ottke into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Trump tries for a takedown but Ottke manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Trump gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ottke regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Ottke
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke is trying to keep Trump in close.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Trump 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. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ottke holds on and takes a little breather.
Ottke 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: Trump (2) vs (2) Ottke
Trump has Ottke pulled in close to control his posture.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Ottke postures up.
Ottke advances to half guard.
Ottke wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trump's coaches at Nap or Tap 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#
Ottke prevents Trump from improving his position.
Ottke is trying to control the action in half guard but Trump is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trump trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ottke manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (2) vs (5) Ottke
Trump tries to reverse the position but Ottke maintains control.
Trump regains 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.
Trump trying to control but Ottke postures up.
#T3#
Trump won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke controlling the pace.
Trump is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ottke content to control rather than advance.
Ottke has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (2) vs (8) Ottke
Ottke fails to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Ottke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trump is looking to escape.
Ottke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ottke tries to control but Trump wriggling away.
Trump is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Ottke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trump is looking to escape.
Trump is trying to escape the mount.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Ottke 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 Ottke 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.
Trump tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away. #T6#
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ottke moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Trump (2) vs (11) Ottke#SUB2#
Trump defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T7#
Ottke keeps control of the position easily here as Trump tries to buck him off.
Trump can't escape the position.
Ottke has good solid back control here.
Trump just trying to survive but Ottke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T8#
Ottke really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Trump.
Trump trying to control the action but Ottke just sinks the hooks in.
Ottke is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Trump tries to escape the position.
Ottke biding his time, controlling Trump.
Trump trying to control the hands but Ottke breaks the grip. #T9#
Trump looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ottke.
Trump trying to control the hands but Ottke won't let him.
Trump rolls, trying to escape but Ottke keeps control of the position.
Ottke wants to control but Trump manages to buck him off and is now in Ottke's guard! Nice work there by Trump! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (11) Ottke
Ottke 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: Trump (4) vs (13) Ottke#T10#
Ottke is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trump trying to control from the bottom.
Trump trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ottke manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (4) vs (16) Ottke
Ottke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trump is looking to escape. #T11#
Trump is looking to improve his position but Ottke isn't that keen on the idea.
Ottke content just to control the position here.
Trump tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Trump is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ottke wants to take Trump's back but he can't do it this time.
Trump is looking to improve his position but Ottke isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Ottke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Well,Trump is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ottke looking to control but Trump is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trump is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Trump tries to hold on but Ottke postures up.
Trump keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ottke controlling the pace for now.
Trump 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: Trump (6) vs (16) Ottke
Ottke controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself. #T14#
Trump trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Trump 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!
Ottke wins on points by 16 to 6.
Rolf Ottke is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 315 - Kersikov vs Trump
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 33 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ottke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sanchez to the ground. Ottke is now in Sanchez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (0) vs (2) Ottke
We've been hearing good reports from Sanchez'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.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (2) Ottke#SUB#
Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ottke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.
Ottke is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ottke avoid being mounted?
Ottke gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Ottke pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Ottke keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (4) Ottke#T2#
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass. #SUB#
Sanchez working for submissions but it's allowed Ottke to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Ottke tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.#T3#
Ottke controlling the action here.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Ottke controlling the action here. #T4#
Ottke trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Ottke sits in half guard.
Ottke is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
Well, if Ottke 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.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
Ottke has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (2) vs (7) Ottke#T5#
Ottke wants to take Sanchez's back but he can't do it this time.
Sanchez has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sanchez (2) vs (10) Ottke
Sanchez wants to escape the position.
Sanchez staying busy and making it hard for Ottke to control.
Sanchez turns into Ottke and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (4) vs (10) Ottke
Sanchez trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (4) vs (12) Ottke
Ottke is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Ottke passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ottke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Ottke trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard but Ottke has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (4) vs (15) Ottke
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
Sanchez is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Sanchez is trying to escape the position but Ottke is controlling the position.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
Ottke staying calm.
Ottke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ottke's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ottke! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Sanchez has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rolf Ottke!
A very excited looking Rolf Ottke made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Pancake vs Saldini
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 28 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 33 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ottke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Conforto sprawls well initially but Ottke persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (0) vs (2) Ottke
Conforto is looking to improve his position.
Conforto won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Ottke seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Conforto manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Conforto is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up.
Conforto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a triangle but Ottke pushes his legs off easily.
Conforto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.#SUB#
Conforto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Conforto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Ottke passes into half guard.
Conforto tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Conforto keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Conforto wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Conforto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conforto.
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Conforto wants to control the position but Ottke says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ottke trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Conforto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily.
Ottke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ottke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Conforto won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Conforto is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Conforto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conforto.
Conforto working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke forces his way into half guard.
Ottke not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Ottke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Conforto sees it coming and defends easily.
Conforto wants to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Ottke seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke prevents Conforto from improving his position.#SUB#
Conforto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Conforto is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Conforto wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy.
Conforto wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Conforto is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard.
Ottke uses his free foot to push down on Conforto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Conforto. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (0) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke wants to control the pace but Conforto is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Conforto tries to improve his position but instead Ottke has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Conforto (0) vs (8) Ottke
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ottke's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Conforto trying to control the hands but Ottke won't let him.
Conforto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9#
Conforto is in bad spot here.
Conforto is keeping busy.
Conforto trying to control the hands but Ottke breaks the grip.
Ottke controlling the position well here. Conforto rolled but Ottke kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
Conforto is really stuck here.
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Conforto tries to break free.
Conforto turns into Ottke and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (8) Ottke
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.#T11##SUB#
Conforto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ottke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ottke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ottke! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Conforto (2) vs (12) Ottke
Conforto can't do much from the bottom here.
Conforto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Conforto trying to control here.
Conforto is pressing down on Ottke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Conforto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.#T12#
More stalling from Ottke.
Well,Conforto is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB#
Conforto working for a triangle but Ottke defends it easily.
Conforto is trying to keep Ottke in close.
#SUB#
Conforto looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB#
Conforto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ottke defends well.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ottke forces his way into half guard.
Ottke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Conforto trying to control here.
Conforto won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Ottke seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 12 to 2.
Our winner, Rolf Ottke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Zulu vs Hirsch
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 32 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ottke.#TD#
Kersikov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ottke's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Ottke
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke is controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov trying to control the pace. #T1#
Kersikov prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Ottke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Ottke desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kersikov is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Ottke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ottke keeping hold of Kersikov's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Kersikov 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.
#T3#
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away. #SUB2#
Ottke actively working from the bottom here.
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Kersikov is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Ottke is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ottke avoid being mounted?
Ottke wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Ottke holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Ottke gets back to full guard.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Ottke keeps trying to improve his position.
Ottke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Ottke#T6#
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Ottke trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Ottke postures up.
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Kersikov looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
#T7#
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Ottke 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.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov controlling Ottke's posture.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Ottke postures up.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
Ottke trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Ottke is looking to advance position but Kersikov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (6) vs (2) Ottke#T10##SUB#
Ottke defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kersikov.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Ottke is squirming around nicely.
Ottke is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Ottke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ottke wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Ottke is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Ottke defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kersikov.
Ottke is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Ottke is working to get back to half guard.
Ottke is still trying to improve position.#T13#
Kersikov wants to take Ottke's back here but Ottke is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ottke is looking to get to half guard.
Ottke gets back to half guard.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ottke gets full guard.#T14#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ottke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kersikov stacks Ottke 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 Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (9) vs (2) Ottke
Kersikov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Bogdan Kersikov retains his welterweight title!
Bogdan Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 312 - Simone vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 23 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 32 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dyon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ottke is trying to defend but Dyon 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: Dyon (2) vs (0) Ottke
Dyon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Dyon is very close to passing his half guard.
Ottke is controlling Dyon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ottke tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.
Ottke is controlling Dyon's trapped leg to prevent Dyon from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Ottke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dyon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dyon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dyon (2) vs (4) Ottke
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke keeps control of the position as Dyon tries to break free.
Dyon breaks Ottke's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (4) vs (4) Ottke
Dyon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ottke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dyon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (4) vs (6) Ottke
Ottke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dyon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Dyon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Dyon is keeping the position.
Dyon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dyon controlling Ottke's posture. #T3#
Ottke is stalling in the full guard.
Dyon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dyon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Dyon 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.
Ottke controlling from the top position. #T4#
Dyon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dyon looking to control.
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dyon managing to control the position.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Dyon.
Dyon is working hard here to advance position.
Dyon trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dyon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Ottke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dyon is keeping the position for now.
Dyon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dyon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ottke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Ottke wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving.
Dyon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (6) vs (6) Ottke
Dyon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dyon slips nicely into half guard.
Dyon is trying to control. Ottke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ottke gets back to full guard.
Dyon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke is pulling down on Dyon's head. It's preventing any offense from Dyon, at least for the moment.
Dyon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Dyon being controlled here momentarily.
Dyon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ottke working for a triangle but Dyon defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ottke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dyon defends it easily.#T11##SUB2#
Ottke working for a triangle but Dyon defends it easily.
Dyon forces his way into half guard.
Dyon controlling the action here.
Dyon is looking to stall here but Ottke recovers full guard. #T12#
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
Dyon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dyon 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.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Ottke has control of Dyon's left arm, preventing Dyon from doing any damage.
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Dyon is proving a slippery customer.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB2#
Dyon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ottke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dyon has managed to get both his arms back between Ottke's legs - danger averted.
Ottke trying to control the position.
Ottke pulls Dyon in close to his closed guard and prevents Dyon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dyon trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dyon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ottke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dyon has managed to get both his arms back between Ottke's legs - danger averted.
Dyon looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Dyon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ottke is trying to keep Dyon in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dyon 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 Ottke gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ottke wins on points by 7 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 311 - Steel vs Simone
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 31 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 32 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Arias drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arias 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.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias pushes down on Ottke's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Arias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Arias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ottke wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arias wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
Arias's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Arias preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias is stalling in the full guard.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias preventing the sweep.
Arias trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Arias has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ottke is trying to keep Arias in close.
#T3##SUB2#
Ottke working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arias has passed into half guard!
Ottke trying to hold on to Arias's head to control him but Arias postures up.
Ottke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ottke managing to control the position.
Ottke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arias controls the pace.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arias is one step ahead there. #T4#
Ottke has his hands on Arias's head, controlling the position.
Arias wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Arias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ottke's guard.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias wants to free his trapped foot but Ottke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Ottke defends it. #SUB#
Ottke is defending against the submission attempts here by Arias.
Ottke manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke pulls Arias in close to his closed guard and prevents Arias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ottke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Ottke controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Arias 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.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Ottke controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Arias looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Arias postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ottke holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Ottke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Arias drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ottke dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Ottke
Arias trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Ottke won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Arias looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ottke passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (2) vs (5) Ottke
Arias is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
Ottke trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ottke is taking a breather. Arias says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T11#
Ottke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (2) vs (8) Ottke
Ottke trying to control but Arias is having none of it.
Ottke controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Ottke trying to control but Arias is having none of it.
Arias can't escape the position.
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
Arias is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Ottke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arias is looking to escape.
Arias manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Arias gets full guard.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Ottke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Ottke 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Rolf Ottke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - ALL OUT WAR
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 31 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ottke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simone pinned against the ropes. Simone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Ottke with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Simone has managed to clinch.
Ottke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Ottke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ottke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Simone after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Simone pulls guard successfully.
Ottke trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Simone pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Simone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ottke passes into half guard.
Simone moves into full guard.
#T2#
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone has control of Ottke's left arm, preventing Ottke from doing any damage.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Ottke trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone has his hands on Ottke's head, controlling the position.
Simone is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up. #T4##SUB2#
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ottke is aware though and is defending well.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Simone
Simone postures up.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simone stays in close to Ottke's body and controls the position.
Simone passes Ottke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simone wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it.
Simone slows the pace down in half guard.
Simone trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T6#
Simone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ottke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simone is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Ottke is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Simone is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ottke tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
Simone slows the pace down in half guard.
Simone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Simone controlling the action here.
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simone controlling the action here. #SUB#
Ottke looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simone is trying to control. Ottke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ottke trying to hold on to Simone's head to control him but Simone postures up.
Simone trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
Simone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Simone 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.
Simone passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Simone#T10#
Simone advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (0) vs (7) Simone
Simone looking to control but Ottke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ottke wants to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone looking to control but Ottke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simone wants to control but Ottke has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Ottke tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.#T11#
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simone is working away from the top position though.
Ottke controlling the position for now.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
#T12#
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.
Simone is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (7) Simone
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (9) Simone
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully. #T13#
Simone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone content to stall in guard here.
Simone trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke looking to control.
#T14#
Simone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ottke pulls Simone in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone pushing down on Ottke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 9 to 2.
Our winner, Joey Simone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Steel vs Pavlov
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
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 32 wins and 22 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 31 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Mondragon clinches with his opponent.
Ottke tries for a takedown but Mondragon manages to get underhooks.
Ottke is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Ottke has clasped his hands together around Mondragon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mondragon (0) vs (4) Ottke
Mondragon holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Ottke controls the position.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mondragon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard.
Mondragon gets full guard.#T1#
Mondragon pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mondragon has control of Ottke's left arm, preventing Ottke from doing any damage.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Mondragon wants to control the position but Ottke says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
Ottke stalling.
Mondragon wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy.
Mondragon is controlling Ottke's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Mondragon is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Mondragon trying to control but Ottke postures up.
#SUB2#
Ottke is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Mondragon won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
Mondragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully. #T6#
Mondragon managing to control the position.
Ottke passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon wants to control but Ottke postures up.#T7#
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon being controlled for a moment.
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Ottke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ottke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working. #T9#
Mondragon tries to improve position but can't.
Ottke 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 Mondragon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mondragon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ottke wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Ottke controls the position. #T10#
Ottke trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away.
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottke just content to control the position. #T11#
Mondragon sneaks back into half guard.
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard.
Mondragon gets back to full guard.
#T12#
Mondragon being controlled here, momentarily.
Ottke trying to move into half guard but instead Mondragon has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (9) Ottke#T13#
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke 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.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke forces his way into half guard.
Ottke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ottke trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away. #T14#
Mondragon trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (2) vs (12) Ottke
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mondragon is desperately trying to improve his position but Ottke has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 12 to 2.
Rolf Ottke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 308 - Silva Jr vs Priest
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 30 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 21 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ottke darts in looking for a takedown but Dyon gets double underhooks and turns Ottke into the cage. #TD2#
Dyon has clasped his hands together around Ottke's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (0) vs (4) Dyon
Dyon wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Dyon controlling the position from side mount.
Dyon trying to control the position but Ottke is working away.
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottke holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Dyon moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (0) vs (6) Dyon#T1#
Ottke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ottke stops Dyon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dyon controlling from the full mount.
Ottke wants to hold on but Dyon pushes him away.
Dyon controlling from the full mount.
Ottke prevents Dyon from taking his back.#T2#
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon looking to control but Ottke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dyon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dyon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ottke is looking to escape.
Ottke is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Ottke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dyon controlling from the full mount.
Ottke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dyon wants to take his opponent's back but Ottke doesn't allow it.
Dyon prevents Ottke from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Dyon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ottke holds on for dear life.
Dyon controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Dyon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ottke regains half guard.
Dyon is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it.
Ottke is trying is best to control the position here.
Ottke won't allow Dyon to pass to mount. #T5#
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Dyon sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Dyon is working for a kimura but Ottke is defending it quite comfortably.
Dyon trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Dyon prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Ottke won't allow Dyon to pass to mount.
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.#T6#
Ottke keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke is trying to hold Dyon in close to prevent damage but Dyon has managed to pass into half guard.
Dyon controlling the pace.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Dyon is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Ottke is pressing down on Dyon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Ottke controlling Dyon's posture.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Ottke is trying to keep Dyon in close.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Dyon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ottke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Dyon postures up.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Dyon controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (6) Dyon
Dyon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Dyon is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon is still trying to improve position.
Ottke trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom. #T10#
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ottke won't allow Dyon to sweep him here.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving. #T11#
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Dyon is keeping the position.
Dyon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (8) Dyon
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke 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.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dyon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Ottke is pulling down on Dyon's head. It's preventing any offense from Dyon, at least for the moment.#T13#
Dyon preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ottke holds on and takes a little breather.
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.
Dyon stays in close to Ottke's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Dyon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard. #T14#
Ottke is trying to keep Dyon in close.
Ottke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Dyon won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Ottke pulls Dyon in close to his closed guard and prevents Dyon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyon is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon wins on points by 8 to 2.
Juu Dyon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Dyon vs Steel
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 29 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ottke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mondragon avoids it really well and circles away.
Mondragon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ottke doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Mondragon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ottke won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (0) vs (4) Mondragon
Ottke being controlled for a moment.
Ottke can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Mondragon takes a little break here. Ottke wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ottke keeping his opponent close.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
Ottke wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Ottke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon stalling.
Mondragon prevents Ottke from improving his position.#T3#
Ottke trying to control from the bottom.
Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mondragon trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Ottke is controlling Mondragon's trapped leg to prevent Mondragon from advancing to side control.
Ottke wants to control but Mondragon passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (7) Mondragon#T4#
Ottke wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
Ottke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mondragon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ottke is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon working away.
Ottke tries to improve position but can't.
Ottke is not content to let Mondragon control the position. #T5#
Ottke can't do much from the bottom here.
Ottke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mondragon off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (4) vs (7) Mondragon
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ottke avoiding Mondragon 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Ottke is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mondragon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mondragon for a finish.
Mondragon is trying to break free.
#T6#
Mondragon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Ottke is looking for the choke from the back position but Mondragon is controlling his hands well.
Mondragon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ottke is hanging on to Mondragon's back as he tries to escape.
Ottke wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Ottke biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T7#
Ottke is hanging on to Mondragon's back as he tries to escape.
Mondragon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ottke.
Ottke avoiding Mondragon 's attempts to control his hands.
Mondragon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mondragon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Ottke moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (7) vs (7) Mondragon
Ottke controlling from the back.
Mondragon trying to control the position but Ottke manages to sink in the hooks.
Mondragon is trying to break free.
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.
Ottke trying to control momentarily.
#T9#
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mondragon looking to control the position. #SUB#
Ottke is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mondragon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T10#
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ottke is hanging on to Mondragon's back as he tries to escape.
Ottke biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Ottke looking for the RNC. #T11#
What can Mondragon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Mondragon right now.
#SUB#
Ottke has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mondragon tries to break free.
Ottke not allowing Mondragon to control his hands.
Ottke controls the position.
Mondragon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ottke's guard. Nice work there by Mondragon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (7) vs (9) Mondragon#T12#
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
Ottke controlling the position.
Mondragon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke controlling Mondragon's posture.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #T14#
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondragon being controlled here momentarily.
Mondragon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 9 to 7.
A very excited looking Esteban Mondragon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Sparxx vs Zulu
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 29 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ottke 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: Ottke (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedov controlling the position.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ottke puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controlling the position well.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
#T1#
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Magomedov#T2#
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magomedov is looking to pass into half guard but Ottke pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ottke is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (2) Magomedov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov 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: Ottke (4) vs (4) Magomedov
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Ottke keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Magomedov is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now. #T3#
Magomedov trying to control from Ottke's half guard. Ottke has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Magomedov is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke looking to control.
#T4#
Ottke has Magomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Let's hope that Magomedov 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.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet. #T6#
Ottke keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ottke controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself. #T7#
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ottke controlling the position.
Magomedov won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
Magomedov trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ottke trying to control the position.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #T10#
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Ottke 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.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #T11#
Ottke is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ottke's guard.
Ottke is concentrating on defense, preventing Magomedov from advancing position.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ottke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Magomedov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke trying to control the position.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #T13#
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ottke holds on and takes a little breather. #T14#
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ottke controlling the position for now.
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! Ottke is heads and Magomedov is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 305 - Las Vegas
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 28 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ottke shoots in for a double leg but Kersikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Ottke as Kersikov shoots in.#TD2#
Kersikov 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: Ottke (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ottke's guard. #T1#
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ottke continues to stall.
Kersikov trying to advance position but Ottke counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Ottke is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Kersikov 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.#T3#
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Ottke managing to control the position.
Kersikov postures up.
#T4#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Kersikov trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Ottke managing to control the position.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up. #T7#
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov stays in close to Ottke's body and controls the position.
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Kersikov 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.#T9#
Kersikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
Kersikov postures up.
Ottke seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Ottke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kersikov 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. #T12#
Ottke looking to control.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ottke there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to take Ottke's back but he can't do it this time. #T13#
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Ottke is squirming around nicely.
Ottke working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov prevents Ottke from getting the reversal.#T14#
Kersikov tries to control but Ottke wriggling away.
Ottke is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Ottke to control.
Ottke is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 304 - Fiso vs Morrison Jr
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 28 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 28 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Arias closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arias lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Ottke
Arias wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Ottke is controlling Arias's posture.
Arias trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Ottke has gone for a leg lock! Arias slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (2) Ottke
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Arias has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #T2#
Arias won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (4) Ottke
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arias is trying to keep Ottke in close.
#T3#
Arias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ottke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Arias won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Ottke controlling the pace.
Ottke is looking to advance position but Arias won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Ottke seems content to control.#T4#
It looks like Ottke 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.#SUB2#
Ottke wants to work for an arm triangle but Arias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arias trying to control here.
Ottke works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (4) vs (7) Ottke
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke 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#
Ottke looking to control but Arias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ottke with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Arias is trying to escape the mount.
Arias prevents Ottke from taking his back.#T6#
Arias has given up his back. Will we see Ottke going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (4) vs (10) Ottke#SUB2#
Ottke looking for the choke from the back.
Arias is keeping busy.
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
Arias is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Arias tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ottke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ottke prevents Arias from getting the reversal.
Ottke controlling from mount.
Ottke wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Ottke pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ottke tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Ottke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Arias tries to reverse the position but Ottke maintains control.#T9#
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arias tries to reverse the position but Ottke maintains control.
Ottke controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Ottke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Arias is trying to escape the mount.
Ottke wants to control the action but instead Arias gets a body lock and reverses into Ottke's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (6) vs (10) Ottke
Ottke has control of Arias's left arm, preventing Arias from doing any damage. #T11#
Arias preventing the sweep.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Arias 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. #T12#
Arias wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias is looking to advance position but Ottke has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (6) vs (14) Ottke
Arias is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Arias sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ottke is trying to control the action in half guard but Arias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Still in half guard, Ottke seems content to control.
Arias gets full guard.#SUB#
Arias has his foot on Ottke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ottke works his way back into a safe position though.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (8) vs (14) Ottke
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T14#
Arias pushes down on Ottke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ottke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ottke trying to control here.
Ottke is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Ottke is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Ottke is positioning himself well to prevent Arias advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 14 to 8.
A victorious Rolf Ottke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Ottke vs Jones
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 27 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Jamaica Jones!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ottke gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Jones
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones 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: Ottke (2) vs (2) Jones
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB2#
Jones is working for a kimura but Ottke is defending it quite comfortably.
Ottke tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jones has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (5) Jones
Jones avoids the attempt from Ottke to control.#T2#
Jones tries to control but Ottke wriggling away.
Ottke is trying to escape the mount.
Jones looking to control but Ottke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Ottke working to try and regain half guard.
Ottke reaches up to try and control the position but Jones seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ottke rolls and tries to escape and now Jones has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (2) vs (8) Jones
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jones is not going to allow Ottke to sit and survive in this position.
Ottke is really stuck here.
#T4#
A lull in the action here.
Jones is not going to allow Ottke to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Ottke right now.
#SUB2#
Jones 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, Ottke has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke trying to control the position but Jones manages to sink in the hooks.
Ottke prevents Jones from getting a body triangle.#T5#
Ottke turns into Jones and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (8) Jones
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (10) Jones#T6#
Jones advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Ottke defends it. #SUB2#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ottke sees it coming and defends easily.
Ottke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #T7#
Jones postures up.
Jones trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T8#
Ottke wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (4) vs (13) Jones
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones fails to move to back control.
Ottke tries to hold on but Jones postures up.#SUB2#
Jones goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (6) vs (13) Jones#T9#
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Ottke preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ottke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ottke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.#T10#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Ottke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ottke has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Ottke is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Ottke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ottke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T11#
Ottke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (9) vs (13) Jones
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ottke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Ottke has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (12) vs (13) Jones
A lull in the action here as Ottke stalls from top position.
Ottke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Ottke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Ottke is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jones will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T14#
Ottke trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones working a defensive guard but Ottke passes into half guard.
Ottke is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 13 to 12.
Jamaica Jones is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Jamaica Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Simone vs Ottke
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 27 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ottke shoots in looking for a takedown but Simone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ottke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Ottke gets tackled into the cage by Simone. Simone maintains the clinch.
Ottke goes for a takedown attempt but Simone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Ottke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simone is trying to defend but Ottke 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: Simone (0) vs (2) Ottke
Simone trying to control from the bottom.
Simone is concentrating on defense, preventing Ottke from advancing position.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but Simone defending well.
Simone wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Simone is concentrating on defense, preventing Ottke from advancing position.
Ottke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simone keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ottke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Simone is looking to improve his position.
Simone's coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch 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.
Simone is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Simone tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Simone is doing well to control the position and prevent Ottke from advancing to side control.#T3#
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Simone is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura but Simone is defending well.
Simone trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
#T4#
Simone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Simone wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy.
Simone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simone.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone pulls Ottke in close to his closed guard and prevents Ottke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Simone is working hard here to advance position.
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
Ottke stands and throws Simone's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (5) Ottke
Simone is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottke 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 Simone's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ottke wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
Ottke working away.#T6#
Simone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ottke passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (0) vs (8) Ottke
You can see the frustration on Simone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone sneaks back into half guard.
Ottke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ottke is trying to control. Simone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Simone is trying is best to control the position here.
Simone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a kimura here.
Simone trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
Ottke prevents Simone from improving his position.#T8#
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Ottke trying to control from half guard but Simone is working away.
Ottke controlling the action here.
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Simone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Simone wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Simone is adopting a defensive guard.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Simone pulls Ottke in close to his closed guard and prevents Ottke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simone trying to control the position.
#T11#
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ottke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone managing to control the position. #SUB#
Simone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ottke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simone is trying to keep Ottke in close.
#T12#
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Ottke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simone is trying to keep Ottke in close.
#T13#
Ottke being controlled here momentarily.
Ottke controlling from the top position.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T14#
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Ottke 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.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 8 to 0.
Rolf Ottke is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 301 -Jackson vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 27 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Sid Murrdock!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ottke drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Murrdock
Murrdock keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Murrdock trying to control the position.
Murrdock being controlled here, momentarily.
Murrdock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murrdock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Murrdock is pulling down on Ottke's head to control his posture.
Ottke passes Murrdock's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Ottke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ottke is keen to just control but Murrdock is a slippery customer.
Ottke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Ottke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murrdock is just riding it out for now. Ottke eventually gives up the hold.
Murrdock keeping hold of Ottke's head, controlling as best he can.
Ottke not doing much here.
#T2#
Murrdock controlling the position well.
Murrdock is looking to improve his position.
Ottke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ottke prevents Murrdock from improving his position.#T3#
Murrdock trying to control but Ottke postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ottke wants to take a breather but Murrdock is having none of it.
Murrdock is looking to improve his position.
Ottke is thwarting Murrdock's attempts to control the position.
Ottke stalling. #T4#
Ottke is pressing down on Murrdock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murrdock is holding on for now.
Murrdock is trying to control but can't.
Ottke tries to pass to full mount but Murrdock defends it.
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Murrdock tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg. #T5#
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Murrdock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murrdock keeping control of the position.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murrdock keeps working.
Ottke trying to control the pace. #T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke wants to control but Murrdock is keeping him busy.
Ottke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murrdock is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ottke controlling the pace.
Ottke is keen to just control but Murrdock is a slippery customer.
Ottke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Murrdock is defending the position. #T7#
Ottke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ottke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Murrdock for as long as he can get away with.
Murrdock is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard.
Ottke moves into full mount! Murrdock won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (0) Murrdock#T8#
Ottke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murrdock regains half guard.
Murrdock is trying to get back to full guard.
Ottke passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (8) vs (0) Murrdock
Ottke trying to control but Murrdock is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Murrdock is desperately trying to improve his position but Ottke has a good base and remains in mount.
Murrdock gets back to half guard.
Ottke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Murrdock is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Murrdock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Murrdock is controlling Ottke's posture.
Murrdock trying to control the position.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Murrdock.#T11#
Murrdock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Ottke won't allow Murrdock to sweep him here.
Ottke is stalling in the full guard.
Murrdock is trying to keep Ottke in close.
#T12#
Ottke passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (11) vs (0) Murrdock
Murrdock trying to remain calm as Ottke controls from the top position.
Murrdock struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Ottke swings around for an armbar but Murrdock sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (11) vs (2) Murrdock
Murrdock trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Murrdock 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.
Murrdock looking to pass the guard.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Murrdock looking to pass the guard.
Ottke has Murrdock pulled in close to control his posture.
Murrdock tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully. #T14#
Murrdock is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Murrdock forces his way into half guard.
Ottke 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!
Ottke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Murrdock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Rolf Ottke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - Ottke vs Simone
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 26 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Simone moves into the clinch successfully.
Ottke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Ottke drives through with a takedown into Simone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Simone
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke 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.
Simone is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up.
Simone has Ottke pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Simone
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Simone content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Let's hope that Simone 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.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Ottke controlling the position.
Simone is pushing down on Ottke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ottke is fighting to maintain full guard but Simone has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Ottke is holding on to half guard well.
Ottke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone is just content to waste time from the top position. Ottke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke has Simone pulled in close to control his posture.
Simone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there. #T3#
Simone wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ottke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simone controls the pace.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Simone postures up. #T4#
Ottke is controlling Simone's posture.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ottke has Simone pulled in close to control his posture.
Simone slips nicely into half guard.
Simone is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Simone is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Simone trying to advance position but Ottke counters by regaining guard.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Simone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.#T6#
Simone passes Ottke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ottke trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (5) Simone
Simone wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ottke is looking to get to half guard.
Ottke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Simone tries to pass to full mount but Ottke defends it. #T7#
Simone is controlling the pace.
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Simone sits in half guard.
Simone stalling.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Ottke wants to control but Simone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simone trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away. #T9#
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Simone is very close to passing his half guard.
Simone is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke trying to control but Simone postures up.
Simone prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Simone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Simone wants to pass to mount but Ottke is defending the position. #SUB2#
Simone seems to be working for a kimura but Ottke defends the submission attempt.
Ottke is not content to let Simone control the position.
Ottke tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.#T11#
Simone is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it.
Simone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Simone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simone prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Ottke wants to control but Simone is keeping busy.
#T12#
Ottke tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
Simone is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Simone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ottke trying to hold on to Simone's head to control him but Simone postures up.
Simone trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T13#
Simone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Simone wants to pass to mount but Ottke is defending the position.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Ottke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simone is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Simone seems content to control.
Ottke moves into full guard.
#T14#
Ottke can't keep his opponent in guard - Simone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simone is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Simone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke wants to sweep but Simone has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (8) Simone
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 8 to 2.
Joey Simone is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Joey Simone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Ottke vs Savkov
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 26 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ottke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Savkov#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ottke defends well.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (0) Savkov#T1#
Savkov tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ottke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ottke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Savkov is defending the position. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ottke passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (8) vs (0) Savkov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ottke controlling the position easily from mount.
Savkov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard.
Ottke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5##SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ottke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ottke is pressing down on Savkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savkov is holding on for now.
Savkov tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.#T6#
Well, if Ottke 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.
Savkov wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Savkov wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Savkov gets full guard.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ottke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8##SUB2#
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.#T9#
Ottke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (11) vs (0) Savkov#SUB#
Ottke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Savkov is not content to let Ottke control the position. #T10#
Ottke controls the position from side control.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Savkov tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Ottke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ottke tries for a kimura but Savkov is defending well.
Savkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ottke off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (11) vs (4) Savkov#T12#
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Savkov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ottke has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ottke tries to break free.
Ottke trying to control the position but Savkov manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Savkov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ottke escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (13) vs (4) Savkov
Ottke works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (16) vs (4) Savkov#T13#
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savkov is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Ottke pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T14#
Ottke prevents Savkov from getting the reversal.
Ottke controlling from mount.
Ottke wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Rolf Ottke retains his welterweight title!
Rolf Ottke thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Stenberg vs Ottke
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
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 16 wins and 10 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 26 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Stenberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Ottke tries to sprawl out of it but Stenberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ottke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stenberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ottke defends well and Stenberg ends up having to push Ottke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Ottke has picked Stenberg up - he's going for a ride! Ottke dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stenberg (0) vs (2) Ottke
Stenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke is thwarting Stenberg's attempts to control the position.
Ottke controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Stenberg'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.
Stenberg is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Stenberg trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (0) vs (5) Ottke
Stenberg tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ottke is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stenberg is surviving well by controlling Ottke's body position as best he can.
Stenberg tries to hold on but Ottke postures up.#T2#
Ottke manages to capitalize on a mistake by Stenberg to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (0) vs (8) Ottke
Stenberg rolls, trying to escape but Ottke keeps control of the position.
What can Stenberg do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Stenberg right now.
#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Stenberg tries to roll but Ottke sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stenberg trying to control the position but Ottke manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
I would not like to be Stenberg right now.
Stenberg just trying to survive but Ottke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Stenberg is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Stenberg tries to escape but Ottke has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ottke is looking to control Stenberg but Stenberg is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ottke really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Stenberg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Ottke is trying to stick to Stenberg's back but Stenberg is turning into Ottke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ottke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stenberg. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (8) Ottke
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Stenberg advances to half guard.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Stenberg has control of the leg.
Stenberg wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it. #T6#
Ottke controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Stenberg tries to pass to full mount but Ottke defends it.
Ottke moves into full guard.
Ottke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stenberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (2) vs (10) Ottke
Stenberg looking to control.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there. #T7#
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenberg is retaining full guard.
Stenberg trying to control the position.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Ottke 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.
Stenberg 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.
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stenberg wants to control but Ottke passes easily into half guard.
Stenberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ottke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ottke's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stenberg (6) vs (10) Ottke#T9#
Ottke breaks Stenberg's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (6) vs (12) Ottke
Stenberg 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.
Ottke controlling from the top position.
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stenberg pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stenberg is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Stenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully. #T11#
Stenberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Stenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (6) vs (15) Ottke
Ottke working away.
The referee asks Ottke politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ottke prefers to stall for the moment though.
Stenberg tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Ottke wants to take a breather but Stenberg manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ottke. #SUB#
Ottke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stenberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ottke has managed to get both his arms back between Stenberg's legs - danger averted.
Ottke won't allow Stenberg to sweep him here.
Ottke 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.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Stenberg.
Stenberg is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stenberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ottke postures up.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Ottke won't allow Stenberg to sweep him here.
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
Ottke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stenberg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (8) vs (15) Ottke
Stenberg content to stall in guard here.
Stenberg trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 15 to 8.
Rolf Ottke is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Camara vs Hirsch
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 26 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ottke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dyon quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (0) vs (2) Ottke
Dyon is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dyon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dyon wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ottke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dyon tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ottke jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (0) vs (5) Ottke
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Ottke staying calm.
Dyon is looking to reverse the position.
Ottke controlling from side mount. #T2#
Dyon can't do much from the bottom here.
Dyon tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Dyon manages to get back to half guard.
Dyon gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Dyon looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Dyon wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Dyon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Dyon is keeping the position.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke won't allow Dyon to sweep him here.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving.
Dyon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dyon wants to hit a sweep here but Ottke passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dyon there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (0) vs (8) Ottke#T5#
Dyon 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.
Ottke trying to control the pace.
Dyon tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Ottke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard.
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7#
Dyon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Ottke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dyon sees it coming and defends easily.
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dyon is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dyon keeps working.
Dyon is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyon gets full guard.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dyon 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.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Dyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dyon, not yet.
Ottke pushing down on Dyon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dyon wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke trying to control the pace.
Dyon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.
Dyon wants to sweep but Ottke has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (0) vs (11) Ottke#T10#
Dyon is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Dyon tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
Dyon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ottke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dyon is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Dyon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Dyon.#SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving. #T12#
Dyon being controlled here, momentarily.
Dyon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (11) Ottke#SUB#
Dyon seems to be working for a kimura but Ottke defends the submission attempt.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Ottke is defending well. #T13#
Dyon is trying to control. Ottke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well,Dyon is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ottke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dyon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dyon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dyon (2) vs (15) Ottke
Dyon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ottke really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dyon.
Dyon wants to escape the position.
Good control from Ottke.
Dyon is really stuck here.
#T14#
Dyon wants to control his opponent's hands but Ottke gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Ottke is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dyon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dyon just trying to survive but Ottke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dyon is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Dyon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ottke's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyon can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 15 to 2.
Rolf Ottke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Jackson vs Priest
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 26 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ottke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Savkov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke controlling the pace. #T1#
Let's hope that Ottke 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.
Savkov is not content to let Ottke control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov'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.#T2#
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Ottke is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.
Ottke wants to free his trapped foot but Savkov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Savkov is looking to get back to full guard here but Ottke has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Ottke stalls from top position.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
Ottke is staying tight to Savkov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Savkov is holding Ottke down, trying to stall.
Savkov tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Ottke controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottke wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face as Ottke controls the position. #T6#
Ottke trying to control the position but Savkov is working away.
Savkov tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ottke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savkov tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position. #T7#
Ottke is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Savkov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Savkov tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.#T8#
Savkov is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Savkov is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Ottke happy to just control the position for now. #T9#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ottke.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke working away.
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.
Savkov is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Ottke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T10#
Savkov is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.#T11##SUB2#
Ottke has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Savkov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ottke yanks on the arm and Savkov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ottke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 295 - Vicini vs Lemieux
Date: Feb 14, 2022 |
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 24 wins and 16 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 26 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Mondragon rushes Ottke and presses him up against the cage.
Ottke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ottke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mondragon pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Ottke gets tackled into the cage by Mondragon. Mondragon maintains the clinch.
Mondragon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Esteban Mondragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolf Ottke.
Ottke is looking for a takedown.
Mondragon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ottke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mondragon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ottke is defending well.
Ottke gets underhooks to prevent Mondragon's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke goes for a takedown attempt but Mondragon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Ottke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mondragon was covering up waiting for the punch and Ottke finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Ottke
Mondragon is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.#T1#
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ottke passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (5) Ottke#T2#
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke 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 Mondragon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mondragon tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
Mondragon is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T3#
Ottke takes a little break here. Mondragon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom here.
Mondragon tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Ottke trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon struggling a bit here.#T4#
Ottke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Ottke 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.
Ottke working away.#T5#
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.
Ottke trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away.
Ottke controlling the position from side mount.
Mondragon isn't going anywhere.#T6#
Ottke taking a breather here.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mondragon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mondragon struggling a bit here.#T8#
Mondragon is looking to reverse the position.
Ottke wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ottke taking a break here but Mondragon is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ottke is looking to stall here but Mondragon recovers full guard. #T9#
Ottke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Mondragon wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Mondragon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ottke defends well.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondragon holds on and takes a little breather.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Mondragon is pulling down on Ottke's head to control his posture.
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
It looks like Ottke 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.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up. #T13#
Mondragon controlling the position.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ottke seems content to control.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard.
Mondragon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon trying to control the position here.
Ottke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon controlling Ottke's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 5 to 0.
Rolf Ottke thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - MacGowan vs Jones
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Ken Vrjalya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 26 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vrjalya enables Ottke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vrjalya manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (2) Ottke#SUB#
Vrjalya looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ottke has picked Vrjalya up and slammed him! Vrjalya can't keep hold of the triangle and Ottke manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (5) Ottke
Vrjalya wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Vrjalya tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Vrjalya's face as Ottke controls the position.
Vrjalya has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Let's hope that Ottke 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep.
Ottke controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy.
Vrjalya is trying to improve his position.
Ottke taking a breather here. #T1#
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep.
Vrjalya sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily.
Ottke is looking to advance position but Vrjalya won't allow it.
Ottke content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Ottke not doing much here.
#SUB#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily.
Vrjalya works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Vrjalya working for a triangle but Ottke defends it easily.
#SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke stays in close to Vrjalya's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrjalya is retaining full guard.
Vrjalya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Vrjalya has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ottke 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 Vrjalya. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (8) Ottke
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Vrjalya is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control.
Vrjalya seems a little lost for a moment, as Ottke dominates the positioning.
Vrjalya is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Vrjalya is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Ottke controlling the pace. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ottke is pressing down on Vrjalya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vrjalya is holding on for now. #T6##SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ottke moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Vrjalya. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (11) Ottke
Vrjalya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vrjalya manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ottke's best efforts.
Vrjalya tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Ottke is looking to advance position but Vrjalya won't allow it.
Vrjalya is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7##SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vrjalya has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ottke escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ottke! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (14) Ottke
Vrjalya tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position. #SUB2#
Ottke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vrjalya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vrjalya sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T8#
Ottke is trying to control. Vrjalya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Vrjalya looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ottke pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (17) Ottke#T9#
Vrjalya is trying desperately to improve position.
Ottke controlling the pace for now.
Ottke prevents Vrjalya from getting the reversal.
Ottke content just to control the position here.
Vrjalya manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ottke is pressing down on Vrjalya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vrjalya is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Ottke seems content to control.#SUB#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily. #T10##SUB2#
Ottke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vrjalya sees it coming and defends easily.
Ottke is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vrjalya! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (20) Ottke
Vrjalya is trying to reverse the position but instead Ottke has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Vrjalya (0) vs (23) Ottke
Vrjalya is in bad spot here.
Vrjalya tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vrjalya is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vrjalya is working hard here to advance position.
Vrjalya 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: Vrjalya (2) vs (23) Ottke
Vrjalya is breathing heavily.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T11#
Vrjalya looking to pass the guard.
Vrjalya is looking to pass into half guard but Ottke pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ottke is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (25) Ottke
Ottke wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving. #SUB#
Vrjalya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Vrjalya is keeping the position.
Ottke stays in close to Vrjalya's body and controls the position.
Vrjalya tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Vrjalya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ottke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ottke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12##SUB#
Vrjalya throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ottke uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (28) Ottke
Vrjalya tries to improve position but can't.
Ottke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vrjalya tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Ottke is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Vrjalya is trying to escape and Ottke transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Vrjalya is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ottke! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rolf Ottke!
In his post fight interview, Rolf Ottke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 25 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ottke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stenberg napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (4) vs (0) Stenberg
Ottke is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stenberg will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stenberg is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ottke prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Stenberg is defending the position. #T1#
Stenberg wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stenberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stenberg is pulling down on Ottke's head to control his posture.
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Stenberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BDS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Stenberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenberg, not yet. #SUB2#
Stenberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ottke is pushing down on Stenberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stenberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Ottke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Stenberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Stenberg working for a triangle but Ottke defends it easily.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Stenberg.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Stenberg wants to control but Ottke passes easily into half guard.
Ottke controlling the action here.
Ottke moves into full mount! Stenberg won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (7) vs (0) Stenberg
Ottke trying to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
Stenberg working to try and regain half guard.
Stenberg has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (10) vs (0) Stenberg
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke keeps control of the position as Stenberg tries to break free.
Ottke doesn't have the hooks in and Stenberg manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (10) vs (2) Stenberg
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Ottke'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.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stenberg is one step ahead there.
Stenberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ottke's guard.
Ottke is concentrating on defense, preventing Stenberg from advancing position.
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it.
Ottke is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Stenberg jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (10) vs (5) Stenberg
Ottke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stenberg is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Stenberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ottke trying to control but Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg controlling the pace. #T8#
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Stenberg has control of the leg.
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Stenberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
Stenberg is taking a breather. Ottke 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.
Ottke holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Stenberg stalling.
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Ottke pulls Stenberg in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ottke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ottke being controlled here, momentarily.
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Ottke is pulling down on Stenberg's head to control his posture.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stenberg is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Ottke is pulling down on Stenberg's head. It's preventing any offense from Stenberg, at least for the moment.
Stenberg stands and throws Ottke's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (10) vs (8) Stenberg
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenberg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T13#
Ottke is being controlled here.
Ottke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
Stenberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stenberg trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Stenberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Stenberg advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (10) vs (11) Stenberg
Ottke struggling a bit here.
Stenberg trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg wins on points by 11 to 10.
After the fight, Fredrik Stenberg 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. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; BTest Btest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 25 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ottke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Btest is trying to defend but Ottke 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: Btest (0) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Btest trying to control but Ottke postures up.
Ottke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Btest's coaches at Cloud9 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke wants to free his trapped foot but Btest is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Ottke trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Btest keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass. #T2#
Ottke won't allow Btest to sweep him here.
Btest controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself.
Btest controlling Ottke's posture.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Btest is keeping the position.#T3#
Ottke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Btest trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Btest wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Btest pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Btest controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself. #T5#
Btest wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Btest trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Btest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Btest trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Btest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there. #T6#
Btest has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Btest.
Btest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7##SUB#
Btest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ottke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Btest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke 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.
Btest wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T8#
Btest lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Btest (2) vs (2) Ottke
Btest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Btest has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Btest is working hard here to advance position.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Btest trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T9#
Ottke controlling Btest's posture.
Btest trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T10#
Btest is stalling in the full guard.
Ottke 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.
Ottke looking to control.
#T11#
Ottke pulls Btest in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Btest tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T12#
Ottke pulls Btest in close to prevent any damage.
Btest wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Btest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Ottke 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: Btest (2) vs (4) Ottke
Btest slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Btest is adopting a defensive guard.
Btest looking to control.
#T14#
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Btest keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Btest is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 4 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Rolf Ottke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 290 - Hilo
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 24 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Diaz forces Ottke back against the cage and clinches.
Ottke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Diaz has Ottke up against the cage in a clinch.
Ottke tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
Diaz controlling Ottke's posture.
Ottke postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ottke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diaz trying to control the position here. #T1#
Diaz keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Ottke won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Ottke postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke trying to control the position here. #T2#
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ottke looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diaz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ottke controlling the position well.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke trying to control but Diaz postures up.
#T4#
Diaz wants to pass to mount but Ottke is defending the position.
Diaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Ottke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ottke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Diaz is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ottke wants to improve his position but instead Diaz has moved into half guard.
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.
Ottke wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diaz in particular looking to stall.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg. #T8#
Diaz not doing much here.
Ottke tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Ottke wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ottke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ottke manages to get to full guard.
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke is trying to keep Diaz in close.
#T11#
Ottke is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Ottke is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Ottke 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 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.#T13#
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ottke trying to control the position here. #T14#
Ottke is looking to sweep but instead, Diaz has passed into half guard.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke wants to control but Diaz passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Diaz
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz wins on points by 5 to 0.
A less than humble Dick Diaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 289 - Sydney
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 23 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ottke shoots in looking for a takedown but Azaryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ottke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ottke misses with a takedown attempt - Azaryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ottke shoots in looking for a takedown. Azaryan tries to sprawl out of it but Ottke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Azaryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Ottke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Azaryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Azaryan pulls guard.
Azaryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Azaryan
Azaryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Azaryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke 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#
Ottke pulls Azaryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Azaryan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Azaryan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azaryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke pulls Azaryan in to control the position. #T4#
Ottke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Azaryan controls the pace.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke has his hands on Azaryan's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Azaryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Azaryan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T5#
Azaryan is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke has control of Azaryan's left arm, preventing Azaryan from doing any damage. #T6#
Azaryan'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.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Ottke pulls Azaryan in close to prevent any damage.
Azaryan pushing down on Ottke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Azaryan not doing much here.
Ottke is controlling Azaryan's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T8#
Ottke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ottke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Azaryan won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9##SUB#
Ottke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke pulls Azaryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Azaryan from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10#
Ottke is trying to hold Azaryan in close to prevent damage but Azaryan has managed to pass into half guard.
Ottke keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T11#
Ottke won't allow Azaryan to pass to mount.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Azaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Azaryan sits in half guard.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Azaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke keeping hold of Azaryan's head, controlling as best he can. #T12#
Azaryan trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Azaryan is still trying to improve position.
Azaryan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Ottke keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Azaryan is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T14#
Azaryan trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away.
Ottke controlling the position for now.
Ottke tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Azaryan has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Azaryan
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan wins on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Artur Azaryan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 288 - Montreal
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 23 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Ernesto Llosa!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Llosa shoots in and gets a takedown into Ottke's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Llosa#SUB2#
Llosa drops back looking for a leg! Ottke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ottke manages to kick Llosa off! Llosa jumps back into Ottke's guard.
Llosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Llosa
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Llosa is retaining full guard.
Llosa trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB2#
Llosa is looking for a triangle but Ottke pushes his legs off easily.
Llosa keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass. #SUB2#
Llosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ottke defends well.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Llosa is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Ottke stands and throws Llosa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (2) Llosa
Ottke working away.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Ottke wants to control but Llosa is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ottke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Llosa manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Llosa moves into full guard.
Llosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Llosa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ottke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but Llosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (5) vs (4) Llosa#T5#
Llosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Llosa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (7) Llosa
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6##SUB2#
Llosa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ottke has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Llosa but great work by Ottke. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (9) vs (7) Llosa
Llosa tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Ottke stalls from top position.#T7#
Ottke'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.
Llosa tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.#SUB#
Ottke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Llosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T8#
A lull in the action here.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Llosa keeps working.
Llosa tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Ottke staying calm.
Ottke trying to control the action but Llosa is working from the bottom.
Llosa tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Ottke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T10#
Ottke trying to control the action but Llosa is working from the bottom.
Llosa gets back to half guard.
Llosa wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke controlling the action here. #T11#
Llosa is looking to improve his position.
Ottke passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (12) vs (7) Llosa
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Llosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T12##SUB#
Ottke is trying to get an arm triangle but Llosa is defending well.
Llosa tries to improve position but can't.
Llosa keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
Llosa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ottke off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (12) vs (11) Llosa#SUB2#
Llosa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ottke knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ottke for a finish.
Ottke trying to control the hands but Llosa breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Llosa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ottke defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ottke 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.#SUB2#
Llosa working for a choke but Ottke reverses nicely into Llosa 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (14) vs (11) Llosa#T14#
Ottke stays in close to Llosa's body and controls the position.
Llosa keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Llosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 14 to 11.
After the fight, Rolf Ottke 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. |
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Event:
CWC 287 - Tokyo
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
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 1 wins and 13 losses; Conor OMalley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 23 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ottke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ottke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: OMalley (0) vs (4) Ottke
OMalley is trying to escape the position but Ottke is controlling the position.
OMalley tries to improve position but can't.
OMalley is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on OMalley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep 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.#T1#
OMalley wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Ottke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
OMalley wants to control but Ottke postures up.#T2#
OMalley is trying to get back to half guard.
OMalley is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
OMalley is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
OMalley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ottke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
OMalley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Ottke wants to pass the guard but OMalley is keeping the position.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
OMalley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but OMalley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (4) Ottke
OMalley wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.#T4#
OMalley trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ottke manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OMalley (2) vs (6) Ottke
OMalley trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
OMalley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OMalley working a defensive guard here.
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
OMalley wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
OMalley looking to control.
#SUB#
OMalley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
OMalley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
OMalley can't keep his opponent in guard - Ottke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
OMalley trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (2) vs (9) Ottke
OMalley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ottke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
OMalley tries to reverse the position but Ottke maintains control.#T7#
Ottke looking to control but OMalley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ottke prevents OMalley from getting the reversal.
Ottke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ottke wants to control the pace but OMalley is squirming around nicely. #T8#
OMalley is trying desperately to improve position.
OMalley tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ottke looking to control and managing it successfully.
OMalley looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: OMalley (2) vs (12) Ottke
Ottke avoiding OMalley 's attempts to control his hands. #T9#
Ottke is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
OMalley wants to escape the position.
Ottke keeps control of the position easily here as OMalley tries to buck him off.
OMalley is keeping busy.
OMalley is really stuck here.
Ottke trying to control momentarily.
#T10#
OMalley is trying to break free.
OMalley staying busy and making it hard for Ottke to control.
Ottke controlling well, preventing OMalley from escaping 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.
OMalley tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Ottke trying to control momentarily.
OMalley is trying to break free.
OMalley trying to control the hands but Ottke breaks the grip.
Ottke controls the position.
OMalley tries to escape but Ottke has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Well, with Ottke on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before OMalley is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
OMalley defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T12#
Ottke is hanging on to OMalley's back as he tries to escape.
Ottke avoiding OMalley 's attempts to control his hands.
Ottke just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Will Ottke go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T13#
Ottke is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ottke avoiding OMalley 's attempts to control his hands.
OMalley wants to escape the position.
What can OMalley do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
OMalley just trying to survive but Ottke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14##SUB2#
Ottke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
OMalley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
OMalley defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ottke's arms.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ottke's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Ottke is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 12 to 2.
After the fight, Rolf Ottke 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. |
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Event:
CWC 285 MTL
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Furio Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Spartan as Ottke shoots in.#TD2#
Spartan looking to score a takedown here. Ottke is defending well but Spartan drives through and ends up in Ottke's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Spartan
Spartan wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke is controlling Spartan's posture.
Ottke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Spartan 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.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Spartan tries to pass.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Spartan content to stall in guard here.
Ottke looking to control.
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spartan sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Ottke seems keen to control Spartan's posture.
Spartan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Spartan stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Spartan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Spartan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Spartan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard. #T5#
Ottke trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Spartan tries to pass.
Spartan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ottke controlling Spartan's posture.
Spartan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T6#
Spartan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ottke holds on and takes a little breather.
Spartan looking to pass the guard.
Spartan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spartan is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ottke looking to control.
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T8#
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ottke controlling the position.
Spartan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spartan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spartan is pushing down on Ottke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ottke is fighting to maintain full guard but Spartan has managed to sneak the leg through.#T10#
Spartan wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spartan is keen to just control but Ottke is a slippery customer.
Spartan slows the pace down in half guard.
Spartan wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke is controlling Spartan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Spartan wants to free his trapped foot but Ottke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spartan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Spartan has control of the leg.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Ottke is defending well. #T12#
Ottke moves into full guard.
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spartan postures up.
Spartan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Spartan tries to pass.
Spartan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13#
Spartan won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
Spartan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spartan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard. #T14#
Spartan is stalling in the full guard.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ottke seems keen to control Spartan's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spartan wins on points by 2 to 0.
An out of breath Furio Spartan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Read fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Read or perhaps it was just good defense by Ottke, which made it look bad.
Read tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ottke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Read somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Read. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Read closes the distance and clinches up with Ottke, looking for a takedown. Read pushes Ottke against the cage but Ottke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Ottke as Read shoots in.
Read with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Ottke counters with a shoot takedown. Read fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Read (0) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ottke looking to improve position, pressing down on Read's thigh with his hand. Read seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Ottke paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Ottke's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Read picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marc Read!
An out of breath Marc Read thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 280
Date: Nov 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 20 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Wutang Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lee rushes Ottke and presses him up against the cage.
Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ottke is defending well.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Ottke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rolf Ottke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wutang Lee.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ottke can't get the takedown.
Ottke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Ottke.
Ottke stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Ottke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ottke after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lee's coach down at CT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Ottke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ottke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ottke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee is looking for a takedown.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ottke pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ottke prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee wants a takedown.
#T2#
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ottke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ottke tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Lee is trying to drag Ottke to the mat but Ottke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ottke wants a takedown.
Ottke stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
#TD2#
Lee is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ottke can't fight it off and eventually Lee manages to take the fight to the floor. Ottke looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.#T3##SUB#
Ottke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ottke holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Ottke controlling the position.#T5#
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ottke continues to stall.#T6#
Lee controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke managing to control the position.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.#T7#
Ottke managing to control the position.
More hug and hope from Ottke.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck. #T8##SUB#
Ottke looking for subs off his back but Lee has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ottke is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Ottke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ottke pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ottke there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Lee
Lee avoids the attempt from Ottke to control.#T10#
Ottke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ottke holds on, trying desperately to control.
Ottke regains half guard.
Ottke controlling the position well. #T11#
Lee is keen to just control but Ottke is a slippery customer.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Ottke is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ottke avoid being mounted?
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (4) vs (5) Lee
Ottke has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Ottke looking for the RNC.
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Ottke keeps control of the position.
#T13##SUB#
Ottke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ottke is riding his opponent, not letting Lee buck him off. #SUB#
Ottke looking for the RNC.
Lee is really stuck here.
Ottke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Lee right now.
#T14#
Lee trying to control the hands but Ottke won't let him.
Ottke trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lee doesn't escape.
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 5 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wutang Lee waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 19 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Muhammad Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ottke leaves Jabbar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Jabbar tries to get set, Ottke tries to push him back and clinch up but Jabbar manages to avoid the attempt.
Jabbar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ottke defends well and Jabbar ends up having to push Ottke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jabbar shoots in for a takedown but Ottke shows good takedown defense.
Rolf Ottke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Jabbar.#TD2#
Jabbar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ottke sprawls well initially but Jabbar persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Jabbar
Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jabbar trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Ottke wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
Jabbar wants to free his trapped foot but Ottke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jabbar is taking a breather. Ottke 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#
Jabbar prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Jabbar controlling the pace.
Jabbar trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Jabbar uses his free foot to push down on Ottke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ottke. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Jabbar
Ottke is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Ottke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jabbar avoids the attempt from Ottke to control.
Ottke 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.
Jabbar prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Jabbar wants to free his trapped foot but Ottke is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Jabbar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ottke wants to sweep but Jabbar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (8) Jabbar
Ottke seems a little lost for a moment, as Jabbar dominates the positioning.#T6#
Ottke is trying to improve his position.
Ottke stops Jabbar from passing to mount.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
Ottke struggling a bit here.
Ottke gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (0) vs (10) Jabbar
Ottke is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.
Jabbar controlling from mount. #T8#
Ottke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jabbar controlling from the full mount.
Ottke is working to get back to half guard.
Ottke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9#
Ottke wants to get back to full guard but Jabbar has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (13) Jabbar
Jabbar trying to control but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jabbar controlling from the full mount.
Jabbar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Ottke is trying to escape the mount.
Jabbar controlling his opponent.
Jabbar avoids the attempt from Ottke to control.#T11#
Ottke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jabbar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jabbar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ottke is looking to escape.
Jabbar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Ottke wants to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabbar controlling his opponent.
Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke is desperately trying to improve his position but Jabbar has a good base and remains in mount.
Jabbar avoids the attempt from Ottke to control.#T13#
Ottke is trying to escape the mount.
Ottke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jabbar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T14#
Ottke controlling the position well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke is staying active underneath Jabbar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabbar wins on points by 13 to 0.
A very excited looking Muhammad Jabbar 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 35 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 19 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Barry Jones!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Ottke.#TD2#
Jones wants the takedown. Ottke is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ottke's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Jones
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ottke holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones 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.#T2#
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones passes Ottke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Ottke is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Jones prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Jones is taking a breather. Ottke 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.
Ottke is doing well to control the position and prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ottke won't allow Jones to pass to mount. #T4#
Ottke is concentrating on defense, preventing Jones from advancing position.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Ottke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ottke looking to control.
Jones passes Ottke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T5#
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones trying to control the pace.
Ottke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (4) vs (2) Jones#SUB#
Ottke looking to break Jones's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jones remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ottke will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ottke is riding his opponent, not letting Jones buck him off.
Ottke trying to control.#T6#
Jones is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Ottke has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jones trying to control the action but Ottke just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Ottke has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Jones 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 Ottke gets his way!
#T7#
Jones is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ottke struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ottke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones trying to control the hands but Ottke breaks the grip. #SUB#
Ottke looking for the choke but no joy. #T8#
Jones staying busy and making it hard for Ottke to control.
Ottke controls the position.#SUB#
Ottke looking for the choke from the back.
Jones is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ottke off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Ottke is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well.
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Ottke is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T9#
Jones trying to control the hands but Ottke won't let him.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ottke's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jones can't escape the position.
#T10#
Ottke is looking to control Jones but Jones is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ottke wants to control the position but Jones frees himself and scrambles - Ottke manages to regain control in side control.
Ottke trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom. #T11##T12#
You can see the frustration on Jones's face as Ottke controls the position.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ottke's best efforts.
Ottke trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Ottke is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
#T13#
Jones is doing well to control the position and prevent Ottke from advancing to side control.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ottke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ottke is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Ottke controlling the action here.
Ottke is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ottke is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jones to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Rolf Ottke 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.
Barry Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'I was paid well....'. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kebab Nurminen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nurminen has Ottke up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurminen wants to take the fight to the mat but Ottke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Nurminen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Nurminen
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Nurminen is very close to passing his half guard.
Ottke trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nurminen manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Nurminen
Ottke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurminen tries to control but Ottke wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nurminen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ottke to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ottke shrugs it off.
Nurminen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Nurminen wants to control the pace but Ottke is squirming around nicely.
Ottke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nurminen can't control as he wanted to and Ottke manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Nurminen trying to control from Ottke's half guard. Ottke has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nurminen trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Nurminen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nurminen content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ottke has locked up a guillotine! Ottke's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Nurminen is holding on here and Ottke must be using up a lot of energy. Nurminen has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ottke gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rolf Ottke!
A less than humble Rolf Ottke misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 253
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Joe Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ottke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gatsby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Ottke tries to sprawl but Gatsby drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (0) Ottke
Gatsby trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Gatsby is controlling well.
Gatsby is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gatsby keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.#T1#
Gatsby trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Gatsby controlling him for the moment.
Ottke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (2) Ottke#SUB2#
Ottke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gatsby looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gatsby looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gatsby! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gatsby (6) vs (2) Ottke
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke tries to bench press Gatsby off him but Gatsby keeps the position.
Ottke is trying to control Gatsby's posture but Gatsby avoids it. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Gatsby tries to advance to mount but Ottke denies him. #SUB#
Gatsby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ottke tries to buck Gatsby off but Gatsby is having none of it.#SUB#
Gatsby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ottke has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Ottke wants to control but Gatsby postures up.
Ottke is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gatsby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ottke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ottke wants to control but Gatsby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Gatsby trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke controlling the position well. #T4##SUB#
Gatsby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ottke defends it well.
Ottke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ottke working for a triangle but Gatsby defends it easily.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Gatsby controlling him for the moment. #T5##SUB#
Gatsby drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ottke dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (6) vs (4) Ottke
Ottke trying to control but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Gatsby is controlling Ottke's posture.
Gatsby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Gatsby has his feet on Ottke's thighs here. He's pushed Ottke 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! Ottke screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Gatsby!
A pretty intense looking Joe Gatsby took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
CACC 242
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Ottke is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Ottke defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
Ottke trying to control but Lee postures up.
#T1#
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Lee wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Lee trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ottke 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. #T3#
Lee 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.
Lee is pushing down on Ottke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ottke is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Ottke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away.
Ottke is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ottke seems keen to control Lee's posture.#T4#
Lee won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.
Ottke has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Lee
Ottke is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.#T5#
Lee wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ottke is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ottke's legs.
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (4) vs (5) Lee
Lee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Ottke is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ottke to get the leverage.
Lee is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ottke is just content to waste time from the top position. Lee takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T7#
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Lee trying to control the position.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (7) Lee
Lee is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Lee preventing the sweep.
Ottke pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Ottke controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself. #T10#
Lee won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Ottke controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke has Lee pulled in close to control his posture. #T12#
Lee wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ottke looking for subs off his back but Lee has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T14#
Ottke tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Ottke controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lee is trying to control. Ottke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ottke is trying is best to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Morrison Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 232
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Yuri Boshtok!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ottke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boshtok to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Boshtok
Boshtok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ottke pulls Boshtok in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boshtok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke 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: Ottke (2) vs (2) Boshtok
Ottke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ottke prevents Boshtok from improving his position.
Ottke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boshtok is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Boshtok manages to get to full guard.
Boshtok wants to sweep but no luck.
Boshtok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke'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.
Boshtok pulls Ottke in to control the position.
Ottke 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. #T3#
Boshtok controlling Ottke's posture.
Boshtok 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: Ottke (2) vs (4) Boshtok
Ottke wants to control but Boshtok is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boshtok tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Boshtok prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Ottke trying to control from the bottom.
Ottke is staying active underneath Boshtok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boshtok wants to pass to mount but Ottke is defending the position.
Boshtok content to control rather than advance.
Ottke is not content to let Boshtok control the position.#T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ottke is trying is best to control the position here.
Boshtok is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard but Boshtok has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (7) Boshtok
Ottke prevents Boshtok from improving position.
Ottke seems a little lost for a moment, as Boshtok dominates the positioning.#T6#
It looks like Boshtok 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.
Ottke stops Boshtok from passing to mount.
Boshtok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Ottke tries to bench press Boshtok off him but Boshtok keeps the position. #SUB2#
Boshtok tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boshtok taking a breather here. #T7#
Boshtok tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ottke is trying to get back to half guard.
Ottke struggling a bit here.#T8#
Boshtok taking a breather here.
Ottke tries to bench press Boshtok off him but Boshtok keeps the position.
Boshtok tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Ottke is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Boshtok controlling the position from side mount.
Ottke tries to bench press Boshtok off him but Boshtok keeps the position.
Boshtok is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ottke will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T10#
Boshtok tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boshtok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottke is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Boshtok is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (2) vs (9) Boshtok
Boshtok tries to control but Ottke wriggling away.
Ottke tries to hold on but Boshtok postures up.
Boshtok controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Ottke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ottke is looking to get to half guard.
Boshtok avoids the attempt from Ottke to control.
Boshtok tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Ottke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boshtok wants to control the pace but Ottke is squirming around nicely.
Ottke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Boshtok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ottke is looking to escape.
Boshtok controlling from the full mount.
Ottke is squirming around, avoiding Boshtok's attempts to control the action.
Ottke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boshtok in particular looking to stall.
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Boshtok sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boshtok wins on points by 9 to 2.
A relieved looking Yuri Boshtok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 222
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ottke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ortega but Ortega pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Ottke 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: Ottke (2) vs (0) Ortega
Ottke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ortega is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is thwarting Ortega's attempts to control the position.
Ottke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Ortega wants to get back to full guard but Ottke has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (0) Ortega
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ortega manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ortega 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.
Ortega looking to control.
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ottke is pushing down on Ortega's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ortega is fighting to maintain full guard but Ottke has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ortega manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ortega looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Ortega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ottke is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ortega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at Panda Sprawl n Brawl inform us that Ortega has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Ortega is keeping the position.#T3#
Ottke is stalling in the full guard.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ortega controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Ortega is retaining full guard.
Ortega trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a triangle but Ottke pushes his legs off easily.
Ottke advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (8) vs (0) Ortega
A lull in the action here as Ottke stalls from top position.
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Ottke trying to control the position but Ortega is working away.
Ottke working away.
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard.
Ottke trying to control the position but Ortega is working away.
Ortega is looking for a sweep.
Ottke working away.
Ortega is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Ortega is defending the position.
Ortega is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ortega is looking to improve his position.
Ortega moves into full guard.
Ortega 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.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke won't allow Ortega to sweep him here. #T7##SUB2#
Ortega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ottke advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (11) vs (0) Ortega
Ottke controls the position.
Ortega struggling a bit here.
Ortega is looking for a sweep.
Ottke advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (13) vs (0) Ortega#T8#
Ottke content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Ottke quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ottke but it's paid off an Ortega is forced to tap! Nice work by Ottke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CACC 214
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Al Jhit looks for a takedown but Ottke sprawls well.
Ottke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Al Jhit manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Al Jhit dives in and scores a takedown into Ottke's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Al Jhit 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.
Ottke controlling Al Jhit's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ottke is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Ottke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ottke is looking to sweep but instead, Al Jhit has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Al Jhit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Al Jhit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Jhit is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Al Jhit keeps trying to improve his position.
Ottke tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Ottke desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg.
Ottke holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ottke wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
Ottke manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Al Jhit passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Al Jhit
Al Jhit tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ottke's legs.
Ottke gets back to half guard.
Al Jhit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
Al Jhit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ottke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
Al Jhit preventing the sweep.
Ottke pulls Al Jhit in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Al Jhit passes Ottke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ottke trying to control but Al Jhit postures up.
Ottke is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ottke tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Ottke is doing well to control the position and prevent Al Jhit from advancing to side control.#T7#
Al Jhit trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Al Jhit works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (8) Al Jhit
Al Jhit controlling from mount.
Ottke 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: Ottke (2) vs (8) Al Jhit#T8#
Ottke passes into half guard.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ottke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Al Jhit has his foot on Ottke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ottke works his way back into a safe position though.
Ottke trying to move into half guard but instead Al Jhit has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (10) Al Jhit
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke wants to improve his position but instead Al Jhit has moved into half guard.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Al Jhit is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Ottke controlling the position for now.
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ottke is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Al Jhit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ottke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11##SUB#
Ottke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Jhit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #T12#
Al Jhit forces his way into half guard.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Ottke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Al Jhit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Ottke gets back to full guard.
Ottke controls Al Jhit momentarily but Al Jhit frees himself.
Al Jhit trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Al Jhit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ottke is positioning himself well to prevent Al Jhit advancing to mount.
Ottke trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit wins on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Bazar Al Jhit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 206: Turturro vs Ty
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Paddy Fagan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ottke shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ottke showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Fagan
Fagan wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ottke trying to mount his opponent but Fagan defends it.
Fagan is refusing to be controlled, as Ottke sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ottke is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fagan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Undead Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CACC 199:Feltre vRodionovich 2
Date: May 16, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Conforto gets a clinch.
Conforto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ottke is defending well.
Ottke wants a takedown but no success here.
Ottke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Conforto is pressed up against the ropes. Ottke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Conforto down to the mat. Conforto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Ottke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Conforto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Conforto
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Conforto trying to control the position.
Ottke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Conforto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Ottke passes into half guard. #T1#
Conforto is looking to improve his position.
Ottke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Conforto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Conforto is looking to improve his position.
Ottke is trying to control the action in half guard but Conforto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Ottke 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.
Conforto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ottke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ottke's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (2) vs (4) Conforto#T2##SUB2#
Ottke showing good submission defense here.
Ottke is trying to break free.
Ottke turns into Conforto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (4) Conforto#SUB#
Ottke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Conforto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Conforto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Conforto! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (4) vs (8) Conforto
Ottke is trying to get back to half guard.
Conforto trying to control the position but Ottke is working away.
Conforto in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Ottke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ottke wants to control but Conforto is keeping busy.
Conforto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ottke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Conforto is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Conforto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4##SUB2#
Conforto seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Conforto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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.
Ottke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ottke pulls Conforto in close to prevent any damage.
Conforto advances to half guard.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.#T5##SUB2#
Conforto seems to be looking for submissions.
Conforto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ottke defends it well. #SUB2#
Conforto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ottke has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6#
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke is looking to control Conforto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ottke avoid being mounted?
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ottke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ottke trying to control but Conforto postures up.
Conforto wants to pass to mount but Ottke is defending the position.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB#
Ottke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ottke moves into full guard.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ottke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conforto defends it easily.#SUB#
Ottke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.#T8#
Ottke can't keep his opponent in guard - Conforto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ottke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Ottke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conforto defends well.
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Ottke wants to improve his position but instead Conforto has moved into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
Ottke trying to hold on to Conforto's head to control him but Conforto postures up.
Ottke gets full guard.#SUB#
Ottke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conforto defends well.#SUB2#
Conforto 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.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #T10#
Conforto preventing the sweep.
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Conforto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ottke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ottke trying to control the position.
#T11#
Conforto looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (6) vs (8) Conforto
Conforto pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Conforto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (6) vs (10) Conforto
Conforto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #T12#
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ottke 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.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #T13#
Conforto stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Ottke looking to control.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Ottke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
Conforto trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T14#
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conforto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (8) vs (10) Conforto
Ottke postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (8) vs (12) Conforto
And that's the end of the fight!
Conforto wins on points by 12 to 8.
In his post fight interview, Billy Conforto started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 191: Arias vs Ottke
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 18 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ottke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Arias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias has Ottke pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke passes Arias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arias is looking to improve his position.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a 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.#T1#
Ottke is keen to just control but Arias is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Ottke 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.
Arias gets full guard.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but Arias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Ottke
Arias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arias defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Arias'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 tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Ottke defends it.
Ottke trying to control but Arias postures up.
Ottke is in trouble now - Arias has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (2) Ottke#T4#
Arias wants to take Ottke's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Arias working for a guillotine from mount but Ottke is in no mood to give up.
Ottke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ottke looking for submissions off his back.
Ottke is not content to let Arias control the position.#T5#
Ottke is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Arias seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (5) vs (6) Ottke
Arias trying to control the hands but Ottke won't let him.
Ottke doesn't have the hooks in and Arias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (7) vs (6) Ottke#SUB2#
Ottke looking for a guillotine here but Arias defends easily.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6##SUB2#
Ottke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias postures up.
#SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a triangle here but Arias uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (6) Ottke#T7#
Arias tries to advance to mount but Ottke denies him.
Ottke tries to bench press Arias off him but Arias keeps the position.
Arias controlling the position.
Arias tries to move to mount but Ottke blocks the move with his legs.
Ottke is looking to regain half guard here but Arias keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8##SUB#
Arias wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ottke, who protects the arm well.
Ottke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (10) vs (8) Ottke
Arias is refusing to be controlled, as Ottke sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Ottke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ottke. #SUB2#
Ottke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9##SUB2#
Ottke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias is trying to control but can't.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working. #SUB2#
Ottke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ottke. #SUB2#
Arias is defending against the submission attempts here by Ottke.
#T10##SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arias keeps working. #T11##SUB#
Arias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arias is trying to control but can't.
Ottke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arias keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (12) vs (8) Ottke
Arias won't allow Ottke to sweep him here. #T12##SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a triangle but Arias pushes his legs off easily.
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arias is stalling in the full guard.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Arias drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arias jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ottke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.#T13#
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias pushes down on Ottke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ottke is pressing down on Arias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Ottke has an active guard here but Arias has managed to pass into half guard.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Arias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Arias uses his free foot to push down on Ottke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ottke. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (15) vs (8) Ottke
Ottke tries to improve his position but instead Arias has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arias (18) vs (8) Ottke
Arias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ottke.
Ottke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Arias's guard. Nice work there by Ottke.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (18) vs (10) Ottke
Ottke trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
An out of breath George Arias thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 188: Arias vs Cole
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 13 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Holt Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dennis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dennis's coach down at CT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dennis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ottke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ottke wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ottke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dennis is fending him off so far but Ottke persists. Nope, Dennis circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Dennis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ottke was covering up waiting for the punch and Dennis finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Dennis
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ottke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ottke is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dennis has his hands clasped together but Ottke extends and breaks Dennis's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ottke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke very nearly forgot to thank Undead Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CACC 179: Ty vs Patterson
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Nate Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ottke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Palmer#SUB#
Ottke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Palmer is just riding it out for now. Ottke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ottke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Ottke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Palmer is just riding it out for now. Ottke eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ottke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Palmer sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Ottke stalling away here and it's allowed Palmer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Palmer controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ottke has gone for a leg lock! Palmer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Palmer
Palmer is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2##SUB#
Palmer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ottke working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Palmer has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Ottke is defending against the submission attempts here by Palmer.
Ottke tries to roll over but Palmer keeps him under control.#T3#
Ottke trying to control here.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.
Palmer is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it.
Well, if Palmer 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.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
Ottke pulls Palmer in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ottke has his feet on Palmer's thighs here. He's pushed Palmer 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! Palmer screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rolf Ottke!
After winning the bout, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 170: Krawlee vs Brown
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cubbedge . Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (0) vs (4) Cubbedge
Ottke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cubbedge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side 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.
Ottke prevents Cubbedge from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is trying to improve his position.
Ottke struggling a bit here.#T1#
Ottke tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cubbedge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (0) vs (6) Cubbedge
Ottke holds on to Cubbedge around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Ottke wants to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ottke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Ottke is looking to get to half guard.
Ottke 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: Ottke (2) vs (6) Cubbedge
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Ottke passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (6) Cubbedge #T3#
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Cubbedge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Cubbedge 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Ottke swings around for an armbar but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (5) vs (8) Cubbedge #SUB#
Ottke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cubbedge escapes and throws Ottke's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (11) Cubbedge
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge working away.
Ottke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cubbedge wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it.
Cubbedge is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it. #T5#
Ottke trying to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge stalling away here and it's allowed Ottke to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke looking to control.
Ottke wants to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has moved into half guard.
Cubbedge prevents Ottke from improving his position.#T6#
Cubbedge is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Ottke gets full guard.
Cubbedge stands and throws Ottke's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (14) Cubbedge
Cubbedge tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ottke's legs. #SUB2#
Cubbedge tries for a kimura but Ottke is defending well.
Ottke tries to bench press Cubbedge off him but Cubbedge keeps the position. #T7#
Cubbedge working away.
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it.
Ottke is trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge working away.#T8#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ottke is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Ottke struggling a bit here.
Cubbedge trying to control the position but Ottke is working away. #T9#
Ottke tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cubbedge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (5) vs (16) Cubbedge
Cubbedge prevents Ottke from getting the reversal.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.
Cubbedge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ottke to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (5) vs (19) Cubbedge
Cubbedge wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy.
Ottke rolls, trying to escape but Cubbedge keeps control of the position.
#T10#
Ottke trying to control the action but Cubbedge just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
Ottke tries to roll but Cubbedge sticks to his back.
Cubbedge controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Ottke fending off the submission attempt from Cubbedge . #T11#
Cubbedge controlling well, preventing Ottke from escaping the position.
Ottke tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ottke looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (5) vs (22) Cubbedge
Cubbedge trying to control momentarily.
#T12#
Ottke trying to control the hands but Cubbedge won't let him.
Ottke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cubbedge 's guard. Nice work there by Ottke.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (7) vs (22) Cubbedge
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (7) vs (24) Cubbedge #SUB#
Ottke is looking for a triangle here but Cubbedge uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (7) vs (27) Cubbedge #T13##SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ottke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ottke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cubbedge 's best efforts.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Ottke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cubbedge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T14##SUB#
Ottke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cubbedge defends well.
Ottke 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.
Ottke wants to control the position but Cubbedge says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke trying to get back to full guard but Cubbedge takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (7) vs (30) Cubbedge
Ottke wants to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 30 to 7.
Our winner, Bart Cubbedge , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 164: Hozdic vs Sparxx II
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ottke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (0) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke trying to control the action but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Ottke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dyon is looking to control Ottke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dyon avoid being mounted?
Dyon moves into full guard.
Ottke trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon 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.
Dyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (2) Ottke
Dyon stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.#T1##SUB2#
Ottke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dyon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dyon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ottke has his foot on Dyon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dyon works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dyon trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Dyon is stalling in the full guard.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #T2#
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ottke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dyon is aware though and is defending well.
Dyon really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#SUB2#
Ottke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dyon is aware though and is defending well.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ottke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (4) Ottke
Ottke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (2) vs (7) Ottke
Dyon is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Ottke avoids the attempt from Dyon to control.
Ottke wants to control but Dyon has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Dyon is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dyon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ottke forces his way into half guard.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Dyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Dyon is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dyon gets back to full guard.
Dyon wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving.
Dyon trying to control the position.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Dyon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving. #SUB#
Dyon looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke is fighting to break Dyon's control of his arms but Dyon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dyon is trying to keep Ottke in close.
#T6#
Ottke trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Dyon looking to control.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dyon's guard.
Dyon is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard.
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Dyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dyon is looking to control Ottke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dyon avoid being mounted?#T7#
Dyon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ottke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ottke wants to free his trapped foot but Dyon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dyon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dyon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dyon is defending against the submission attempts here by Ottke.
Dyon tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg. #T8#
Dyon moves into full guard.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dyon is keeping the position for now.
Dyon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom. #T9#
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Dyon keeps moving.
Dyon 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.
Dyon controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself. #SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (4) vs (7) Ottke#SUB2#
Ottke working for a triangle but Dyon defends it easily.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Ottke is pulling down on Dyon's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Ottke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dyon passes Ottke's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ottke actively working from the bottom here.
Ottke won't allow Dyon to pass to mount.
Dyon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ottke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ottke trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dyon manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (7) vs (7) Ottke#T11#
Ottke tries to lock up and control but Dyon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Dyon working for a submission but Ottke is keeping him at bay.
Ottke manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Dyon wants to work for an arm triangle but Ottke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ottke manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Dyon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dyon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dyon trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ottke has his foot on Dyon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dyon works his way back into a safe position though.#T12#
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Dyon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dyon passes Ottke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Dyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dyon is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dyon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dyon is trying to work for a kimura but Ottke is defending well.
#T13##SUB#
Dyon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ottke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dyon.
Dyon trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke moves into full guard.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Ottke can't keep his opponent in guard - Dyon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dyon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Dyon wants to work for an arm triangle but Ottke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Ottke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ottke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dyon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dyon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dyon (7) vs (11) Ottke
Dyon staying busy and making it hard for Ottke to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyon tries to break free.
Dyon is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 11 to 7.
Rolf Ottke managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 148: Pavlov vs Donde
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
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 20 wins and 12 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Max Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ottke gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (4) vs (0) Holloway#SUB#
Ottke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holloway knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ottke wants to control but Holloway is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ottke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ottke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Ottke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holloway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ottke has hold of Holloway's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Holloway seems comfortable defending it but Ottke has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Holloway is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Holloway is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ottke couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Max Holloway spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is. '. |
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Event:
CACC 141: Boesku vs Donde
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
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 20 wins and 11 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Lodzov Hugs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hugs feints and as Ottke raises his hands in defense, Hugs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Hugs#SUB#
Ottke working for a triangle but Hugs defends it easily.
Hugs trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Hugs wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke pulls Hugs in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Hugs#SUB2#
Hugs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ottke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Hugs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ottke trying to control but Hugs is working from the bottom.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke trying to control but Hugs is working from the bottom.
Hugs controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself. #T2#
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hugs keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Hugs keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Hugs wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hugs has his foot on Ottke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ottke works his way back into a safe position though.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hugs is trying to keep Ottke in close.
#SUB2#
Hugs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ottke is aware though and is defending well.
Hugs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (4) Hugs#T3##SUB#
Hugs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.
Ottke 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.
Ottke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hugs trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hugs won't allow Ottke to sweep him here. #T4#
Hugs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ottke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hugs defends it easily.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hugs is one step ahead there.
Hugs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ottke's guard.
Hugs wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy. #T5#
Ottke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hugs tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Hugs tries to pass.
Hugs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ottke is pulling down on Hugs's head. It's preventing any offense from Hugs, at least for the moment.
Hugs tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard. #T6##SUB#
Ottke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hugs trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Hugs is pushing down on Ottke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ottke is fighting to maintain full guard but Hugs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hugs moves into full mount! Ottke won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (7) Hugs#T7#
Hugs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke regains half guard.#SUB2#
Hugs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Hugs sits in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hugs working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T8#
Ottke trying to control here.
Hugs trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
Hugs is thwarting Ottke'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.
Ottke is in trouble now - Hugs has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (10) Hugs#SUB2#
Hugs is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ottke to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ottke shrugs it off.
Hugs fails to take his opponent's back. #T9#
Hugs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ottke is looking to escape.
Ottke 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: Ottke (4) vs (10) Hugs
Ottke trying to control but Hugs is working from the bottom.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Hugs is keeping the position.#T10#
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hugs keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Hugs working a defensive guard here.
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hugs looking to control.
Hugs 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: Ottke (4) vs (12) Hugs
Hugs trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well. #T11#
Hugs is stalling here. Ottke is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hugs seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ottke has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (8) vs (12) Hugs
Hugs can't do much from the bottom here.
Ottke controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Ottke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ottke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Ottke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T12#
Hugs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hugs is still trying to improve position.
Ottke trying to control the action but Hugs is working from the bottom.
Hugs is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Ottke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hugs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T13#
Hugs tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
Hugs is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Hugs is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control.
Hugs is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Ottke happy to just control the position for now.
Hugs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ottke off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (8) vs (16) Hugs#T14#
Ottke trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ottke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hugs's guard. Nice work there by Ottke.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (10) vs (16) Hugs
Hugs is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Hugs keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hugs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke trying to control but Hugs is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugs wins on points by 16 to 10.
Lodzov Hugs tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
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 20 wins and 10 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 7 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ottke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ribbler to the ground. Ottke is now in Ribbler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Ribbler
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribbler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that Ribbler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ottke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ribbler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Ribbler is pulling down on Ottke's head to control his posture. #T2#
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
Ribbler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Ribbler
Ribbler stays in close to Ottke's body and controls the position.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Ottke looking for a guillotine here but Ribbler defends easily.
#SUB#
Ottke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ribbler postures up.
Ottke being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
It looks like Ribbler 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.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Ribbler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Ribbler is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Ottke controlling the position.
Ottke wants to control but Ribbler passes easily into half guard.
Ottke tries to roll over but Ribbler keeps him under control.
Ottke trying to control but Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler prevents Ottke from improving his position.#T6#
Ottke controlling the position for now.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard but Ribbler has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (5) Ribbler
Ottke is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
A lull in the action here.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
Ottke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ribbler's best efforts.
Ribbler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Ribbler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Ottke trying to control here.
Ottke is pressing down on Ribbler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ribbler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9##SUB#
Ottke working for submissions but it's allowed Ribbler to get to half guard.
Ribbler prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Ribbler is very close to passing his half guard.
Ribbler is taking a breather. Ottke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T10#
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Ribbler seems content to control.
Ottke wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg. #T11#
Ribbler is controlling the pace.
Ottke is pressing down on Ribbler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Ottke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ribbler content to stall in guard here. #T12#
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribbler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ottke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribbler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T13#
Ribbler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ottke wants to improve his position but instead Ribbler has moved into half guard.
#T14#
Ribbler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ottke is looking to get back to full guard here but Ribbler has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (2) vs (8) Ribbler
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler wins on points by 8 to 2.
Ibbe Ribbler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 130: Boss vs Toussaint
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Ottke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ottke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Lee drives through with a takedown into Ottke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee 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.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet. #T1#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Ottke keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Lee advances to half guard.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Lee is looking to pass Ottke's guard but actually Ottke recovers to 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.#T3#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ottke 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.
Lee wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #SUB#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ottke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Ottke's legs - danger averted.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.#T4#
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ottke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Lee#SUB2#
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ottke, who protects the arm well.
Lee trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ottke stops Lee from passing to mount.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Ottke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (5) Lee
Lee trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
#T6#
Well, if Ottke 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.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Ottke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ottke has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB#
Ottke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (7) Lee
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ottke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (7) Lee
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (4) vs (9) Lee#T8#
Lee pushes down on Ottke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ottke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.#SUB#
Ottke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Lee postures up. #T9#
Ottke 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.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ottke is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Ottke is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (4) vs (12) Lee#T11#
Lee trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
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.
Lee advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (4) vs (14) Lee
Lee takes Ottke's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (4) vs (17) Lee
Lee wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Lee looking for the choke but no joy. #T12#
Ottke trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Ottke is in bad spot here.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Lee has good solid back control here.
Ottke trying to control but not successfully.
Ottke staying busy and making it hard for Lee to control.
Ottke rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Ottke showing good submission defense here.
#T14#
Ottke rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura but Ottke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 17 to 4.
A relieved looking Morrison Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 123: Declan vs Priest
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
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 20 wins and 8 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Jesus St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than St Pierre was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (0) vs (4) St Pierre
St Pierre wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
St Pierre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
St Pierre tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
St Pierre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ottke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
St Pierre has hold of Ottke's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ottke tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - St Pierre cranks the arm and Ottke screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ottke, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jesus St Pierre!
Jesus St Pierre is the new lightweight champion!
Jesus St Pierre managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 120
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
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 19 wins and 8 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Mate Orsic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Orsic clinches up with Ottke and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Ottke lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Orsic
Orsic keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Orsic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Orsic looking for subs off his back but Ottke has passed one foot through into half guard.
Orsic is looking for a sweep. Ottke 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.#SUB2#
Orsic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ottke trying to control from half guard but Orsic is working away. #T1##SUB#
Ottke wants to work for an arm triangle but Orsic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ottke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura but Orsic is defending well.
#SUB2#
Orsic looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Ottke passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (0) Orsic
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orsic has given up his back here. Will Ottke look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (8) vs (0) Orsic
Ottke is looking to control Orsic but Orsic is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Orsic wants to escape the position.
Orsic is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ottke.
#SUB#
Ottke is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Orsic is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke retains his lightweight title!
Rolf Ottke thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and Hugh Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel goes for a double leg but Ottke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ottke continues to drive forward.
Diesel looks for a takedown but Ottke sprawls well.
Ottke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Kurt Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Ottke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ottke.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ottke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ottke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diesel.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ottke as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Ottke shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ottke showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Ottke
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ottke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel 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.
Ottke controlling the pace.
Ottke wants to advance to full mount but Diesel doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
Diesel keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ottke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Diesel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel is adopting a defensive guard.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Ottke trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Diesel is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Ottke trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel pulls Ottke in close to his closed guard and prevents Ottke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Ottke
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ottke 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.
Ottke looking to control but Diesel passes into half guard.
Diesel is taking a breather. Ottke 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.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diesel postures up.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Ottke looking to control but Diesel passes into half guard.
Ottke trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Ottke trying to get back to full guard but Diesel takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Ottke tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Ottke has given up his back. Will we see Diesel going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (8) vs (2) Ottke
Diesel gets his hands free as Ottke looks to control.
Ottke can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Diesel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ottke has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T11#
Diesel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ottke.
Ottke is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
Diesel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Well,Diesel is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ottke trying to control the hands but Diesel won't let him.
Diesel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ottke's body.
#T13#
Diesel is not going to allow Ottke to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Diesel has the hooks in. Ottke is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diesel keeps control of the position easily here as Ottke tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 112
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Arturo Caldeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Caldeira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ottke! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Caldeira (4) vs (0) Ottke
Caldeira tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Caldeira tries for a kimura but Ottke is defending well.
Caldeira trying to control the position but Ottke is working away. #SUB#
Caldeira tries for a kimura but Ottke is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Caldeira working away.#T1#
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke manages to get back to half guard.
Caldeira is looking to advance position but Ottke 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.
Caldeira passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (7) vs (0) Ottke
Caldeira wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Caldeira works to advance to full mount. Ottke defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Caldeira (9) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is looking to get to half guard.
Caldeira is looking to work his way around to Ottke's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T2#
Ottke is desperately trying to improve his position but Caldeira has a good base and remains in mount.
Caldeira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Caldeira tries to take Ottke's back but instead Ottke uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ottke is not content to let Caldeira control the position.
Ottke tries to roll over but Caldeira keeps him under control.#T3#
Caldeira uses his free foot to push down on Ottke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ottke. Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (12) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Caldeira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ottke wants to improve his position but Caldeira is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Ottke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caldeira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ottke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his 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#
Ottke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Caldeira is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it. #SUB#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura here.
Ottke is staying active underneath Caldeira, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Caldeira seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke trying to control but Caldeira postures up.
#T5#
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Caldeira has control of the leg.
Caldeira is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Caldeira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ottke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caldeira.
Caldeira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Caldeira wants to work for an arm triangle but Ottke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6#
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Caldeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caldeira is just content to waste time from the top position. Ottke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke is looking to sweep but instead, Caldeira has passed into half guard.
Ottke is in trouble now - Caldeira has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (15) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Caldeira looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Ottke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Caldeira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ottke is looking to escape.
Caldeira controlling his opponent.
Ottke tries to hold on but Caldeira pushes him away.
Ottke is looking to improve his position but Caldeira isn't that keen on the idea.
Caldeira wants to control the pace but Ottke is squirming around nicely. #T8##SUB#
Caldeira looking for a guillotine from mount but Ottke is having none of it.
Caldeira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ottke is looking to escape.
Ottke regains half guard.
Caldeira is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke is holding on to half guard well.#T9##SUB#
Caldeira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Caldeira wants to advance to full mount but Ottke doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass. #T10#
Caldeira looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caldeira (15) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke passes Caldeira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Caldeira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caldeira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Caldeira is defending the position.
Ottke keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a kimura but Caldeira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ottke to get the leverage.
Caldeira is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Ottke is trying to control the action in half guard but Caldeira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caldeira is doing well to control the position and prevent Ottke from advancing to side control.
Caldeira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Caldeira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Caldeira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ottke showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12#
Caldeira trying to control the position.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Caldeira wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Ottke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T13##SUB#
Caldeira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Caldeira.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Caldeira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caldeira (17) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke keeping full guard, as Caldeira tries to pass.
Caldeira passes Ottke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Caldeira stalling. #T14#
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Caldeira trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Caldeira looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ottke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caldeira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ottke is tightening it up a little... Caldeira has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Caldeira reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Caldeira taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ottke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke is the new lightweight champion!
Rolf Ottke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Bong Ji Woo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ji Woo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ji Woo is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Ji Woo gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ji Woo (2) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke trying to get back to full guard but Ji Woo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (5) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ottke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ji Woo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ottke 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: Ji Woo (5) vs (2) Ottke
Ji Woo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ottke is thwarting Ji Woo's attempts to control the position.
Ji Woo wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ji Woo is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ji Woo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ottke maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ji Woo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ottke has cracked it and Ji Woo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ottke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Akaro Horiguchi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Ottke as Horiguchi shoots in.
Ottke tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Horiguchi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ottke was covering up waiting for the punch and Horiguchi finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Horiguchi (2) vs (0) Ottke
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Horiguchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ottke being controlled here, momentarily.
Horiguchi wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi is really struggling to control Ottke but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Horiguchi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horiguchi (2) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura but Horiguchi is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ottke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Horiguchi sees it coming and defends easily.
Ottke is looking to advance position but Horiguchi won't allow it. #T2#
Horiguchi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ottke is trying to control. Horiguchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Horiguchi is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard.
Ottke is looking to stall here but Horiguchi recovers full guard.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Horiguchi is trying to keep Ottke in close.
Horiguchi keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke 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.
Horiguchi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horiguchi is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Horiguchi pulls Ottke in to control the position.
Horiguchi is trying to hold Ottke in close to prevent damage but Ottke has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Horiguchi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Horiguchi is trying to control but can't.
Horiguchi is doing well to control the position and prevent Ottke from advancing to side control.
Horiguchi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Horiguchi is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Horiguchi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Horiguchi.
Ottke is fighting to break Horiguchi's control of his arms but Horiguchi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Horiguchi is keeping the position.
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Horiguchi holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Horiguchi working a defensive guard here.
Ottke passes Horiguchi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Ottke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Horiguchi is just riding it out for now. Ottke eventually gives up the hold.
Ottke is trying to control. Horiguchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Horiguchi manages to get to full guard.
Horiguchi is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Ottke passes Horiguchi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T8#
Horiguchi is not content to let Ottke control the position.#SUB2#
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Horiguchi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Horiguchi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ottke won't allow Horiguchi to sweep him here.
Horiguchi trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horiguchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke trying to control but Horiguchi is working from the bottom.
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but Horiguchi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horiguchi (4) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke trying to control the position.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Ottke looking to control.
Horiguchi trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Horiguchi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Horiguchi trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Horiguchi trying to advance position but Ottke counters by regaining guard. #T11##SUB2#
Ottke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Horiguchi tries to pass.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ottke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Horiguchi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Horiguchi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Horiguchi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ottke is trying to keep Horiguchi in close.
#T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horiguchi (4) vs (4) Ottke
Ottke won't allow Horiguchi to sweep him here.
Ottke trying to control but Horiguchi is working from the bottom.
Horiguchi keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Horiguchi can't keep his opponent in guard - Ottke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Horiguchi tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg. #T13##SUB2#
Ottke is working for a submission of some sort.
Horiguchi won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Horiguchi is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a kimura here.
#T14#
Horiguchi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ottke seems to be working for a kimura but Horiguchi defends the submission attempt.
Ottke is pressing down on Horiguchi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Horiguchi is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horiguchi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ottke gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ottke wins on points by 5 to 4.
Rolf Ottke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Arod Doyea! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Doyea gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Doyea pulls guard effortlessly.
Doyea might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ottke trying to control but Doyea is working from the bottom.
Ottke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Doyea keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Doyea'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#
Doyea looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
Ottke trying to control but Doyea is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Doyea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke preventing the sweep. #T1#
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ottke forces his way into half guard.
Doyea tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ottke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Doyea is trying to control but Ottke manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Doyea (0) vs (3) Ottke#SUB2#
Ottke looking to isolate an arm here. Doyea doesn't see it coming and as Ottke extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Ottke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rolf Ottke!
A victorious Rolf Ottke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Donde closes the distance and clinches.
Ottke is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Donde has hold of one of Ottke's legs. Ottke is fighting the takedown attempt but Donde gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (0) Ottke#SUB2#
Ottke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donde defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donde defends well.
Ottke controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde passes Ottke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Donde 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.
Ottke is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Donde looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ottke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donde's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donde's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Donde (2) vs (4) Ottke#SUB2#
Donde showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Donde defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Donde fending off the submission attempt from Ottke.
Donde prevents Ottke from getting a body triangle.#T2##SUB2#
Ottke working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Donde is doing well to defend. Ottke seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Donde is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dr Zoidberg Office, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Nusrat Baigan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Baigan has closed the distance and engaged Ottke in a clinch.
Baigan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ottke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Baigan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Baigan being controlled here, momentarily.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Baigan is retaining full guard.
Baigan has Ottke pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Baigan is retaining full guard.
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but Baigan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Baigan
Baigan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Ottke wants to sweep here but Baigan controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ottke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baigan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baigan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Baigan won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Baigan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke is trying to keep Baigan in close.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baigan is one step ahead there.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Baigan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke is trying to control the position but Baigan postures up.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Baigan controlling him for the moment.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Baigan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ottke working a defensive guard but Baigan passes into half guard.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Baigan has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ottke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB#
Ottke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baigan pulls his head out easily.
Ottke gets back to full guard.
Baigan preventing the sweep.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6##SUB#
Ottke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baigan won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Baigan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ottke to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Baigan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ottke pulls down on the head and he's put Baigan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rolf Ottke!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rolf Ottke waved his t-shirt featuring Dr Zoidberg Office's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CACC 99
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Chris Boag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Boag moves into the clinch.
Boag changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ottke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Boag takes the fight into the clinch.
Boag is trying to drag Ottke to the mat but Ottke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boag is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Boag. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Boag gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ottke.
#TD2#
Ottke gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boag (0) vs (2) Ottke
Boag wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy.
Ottke trying to control from half guard but Boag is working away. #SUB2#
Ottke 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.
Ottke passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boag (0) vs (5) Ottke
Boag is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
Boag is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Ottke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Ottke controlling his opponent.
Ottke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boag is looking to escape.
Ottke content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Ottke working for a guillotine from mount but Boag is in no mood to give up. #T4##SUB2#
Ottke moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Boag has worked his arm free - good work by Boag!
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boag keeps working. #SUB2#
Ottke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boag is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Ottke has hold of Boag's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Boag tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ottke cranks the arm and Boag screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Boag, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke gave a mention to Dr Zoidberg Office in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 9 losses; Police Officer!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Officer pushes Ottke up against the cage in a clinch.
Officer tries to score a body lock takedown but Ottke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Officer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ottke is fighting off a takedown attempt but Officer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ottke to the mat. Ottke regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Officer
Officer is stalling in the full guard.
Officer won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Officer is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Officer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Officer 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Officer controlling him for the moment.
Ottke working for a triangle but Officer defends it easily.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Officer is one step ahead there.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
Officer 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.
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.
Officer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke is trying to keep Officer in close.
Officer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Officer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Officer
Ottke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Officer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is looking to regain half guard here but Officer keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottke holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ottke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottke manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Officer 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.
Let's hope that Officer 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.
Ottke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Officer moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (8) Officer
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
Officer takes a little break here. Ottke wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Officer trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Officer slows the pace down.
Ottke struggling a bit here.
Ottke is trying to get back to half guard.
Officer just content to control the position.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Officer trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke trying to remain calm as Officer controls from the top position.
Officer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Officer is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Officer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ottke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Officer trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke seems a little lost for a moment, as Officer dominates the positioning.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Officer happy to just control the position for now.
Officer wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Officer takes a little break here. Ottke wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
More stalling from Officer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Officer controlling the position from side mount.
Ottke wants to control but Officer postures up.
A lull in the action here as Officer stalls from top position.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Officer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Officer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Ottke is looking to regain half guard here but Officer keeps moving and retains side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Officer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Officer is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke struggling a bit here.
Officer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Ottke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Officer happy to just control the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is trying to control Officer's posture but Officer avoids it.
Ottke manages to get back to half guard.
Officer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (11) Officer
Ottke is trying to escape the mount but Officer keeps good control and instead manages to take Ottke's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (0) vs (14) Officer
Ottke can't escape the position.
Officer gets his hands free as Ottke looks to control.
Ottke tries to roll but Officer sticks to his back.
Officer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ottke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ottke rolls, trying to escape but Officer keeps control of the position.
Officer is riding his opponent, not letting Ottke buck him off.
Officer with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Ottke is in bad spot here.
What can Ottke do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Officer controlling well, preventing Ottke from escaping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ottke is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Officer controlling the positon.
Officer is hanging on to Ottke's back as he tries to escape.
Officer doesn't have the hooks in and Ottke manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (14) Officer
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Officer is keeping the position.
Officer is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Officer keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Officer wants to sweep but no luck.
Officer is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Officer is retaining full guard.
Officer pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Officer looking for a sweep. Not yet Officer, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Officer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Officer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Officer wins on points by 14 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Police Officer waved his t-shirt featuring Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jean Cristopher La Vellei! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
La Vellei dives in and grabs Ottke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ottke pushes down on La Vellei's head and hops out.
Ottke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
La Vellei takes the fight into the clinch.
La Vellei has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ottke is trying to keep an underhook but La Vellei manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: La Vellei (2) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
La Vellei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ottke is not content to let La Vellei control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke trying to control from the bottom.
La Vellei trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottke 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.
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
La Vellei trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
La Vellei is working hard here to advance position.
La Vellei stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
La Vellei pushes down on Ottke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
La Vellei 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is defending against the submission attempts here by La Vellei.
La Vellei sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ottke tries to roll over but La Vellei keeps him under control.
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke 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.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing La Vellei from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei looking to pass the guard.
Ottke 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.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke is looking for a triangle but La Vellei pushes his legs off easily.
La Vellei drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ottke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now La Vellei has Ottke in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: La Vellei (2) vs (2) Ottke
La Vellei has his foot on Ottke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ottke works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ottke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ottke advances to half guard.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but La Vellei does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke tries to pass to full mount but La Vellei defends it.
La Vellei is refusing to be controlled, as Ottke sits in half guard.
Ottke moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (2) vs (5) Ottke
La Vellei gets back to half guard.
Ottke prevents La Vellei from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ottke wants to control from the top but La Vellei keeps moving.
La Vellei bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: La Vellei (4) vs (5) Ottke
La Vellei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
La Vellei advances to half guard.
La Vellei is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Ottke gets full guard.
La Vellei slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (7) vs (5) Ottke
That's six minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no La Vellei has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
La Vellei is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ottke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
La Vellei goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ottke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in La Vellei's guard! Nice work there by Ottke! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: La Vellei (7) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke wants to control from the top but La Vellei keeps moving.
La Vellei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
La Vellei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ottke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke slips nicely into half guard.
La Vellei wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (7) vs (10) Ottke
La Vellei wants to control but Ottke is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to take La Vellei's back here but La Vellei is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
La Vellei is trying to escape the mount.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
La Vellei is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ottke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as La Vellei is looking to escape.
La Vellei slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
La Vellei is defending against the submission attempts here by Ottke.
La Vellei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.
La Vellei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but La Vellei sees it coming and defends easily.
La Vellei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ottke passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: La Vellei (7) vs (13) Ottke
Ottke tries to control but La Vellei wriggling away.
La Vellei is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
La Vellei is looking to improve his position but Ottke isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei wants to control but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke prevents La Vellei from getting the reversal.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ottke trying to control but La Vellei is having none of it.
La Vellei tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ottke moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: La Vellei (7) vs (16) Ottke
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
La Vellei tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
La Vellei is wriggling around trying to escape.
La Vellei is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Ottke manages to capitalize on a mistake by La Vellei to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: La Vellei (7) vs (19) Ottke
Ottke trying to control.
Ottke controlling well, preventing La Vellei from escaping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke trying to control.
You can see the frustration on La Vellei's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ottke avoiding La Vellei 's attempts to control his hands.
Ottke has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for La Vellei! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ottke 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 13:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke gave a mention to Checkmate Fight Store in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Better Dead (ranked 3238 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Ottke (ranked 7497 p4p, 518 weight class). Dead comes to the cage accompanied by Death March - Motionless in White. Ottke has chosen Beautiful Day- U2 as his entrance music. Dead has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Better Dead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ottke shoots in and bounces Dead off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dead (0) vs (2) Ottke
Dead is breathing heavily.
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke passes Dead's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke is working for a submission of some sort.
Ottke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ottke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottke works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dead (0) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke wants to control the pace but Dead is squirming around nicely.
Ottke working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Dead looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Ottke! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rolf Ottke!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rolf Ottke waved his t-shirt featuring Checkmate Fight Store's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Better Dead stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'. |
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Event:
CACC 74
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rolf Ottke (ranked 7258 p4p, 218 weight class) and Gordon Ryan Bader (ranked 7096 p4p, 213 weight class). Ottke comes to the ring accompanied by Beautiful Day- U2. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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 9 wins and 6 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gordon Ryan Bader!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ottke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bader looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (4) vs (0) Bader
Ottke has hold of Bader's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bader seems comfortable defending it but Ottke has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bader is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bader is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ottke couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rolf Ottke!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rolf Ottke made sure he mentioned Checkmate Fight Store, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 69
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ze Jiurgite (ranked 23269 p4p, 190 weight class) and Rolf Ottke (ranked 5927 p4p, 154 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jiurgite might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bezerra - O Malandro Era Forte. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ottke's choice of entrance music: Beautiful Day- U2. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 6 wins and 1 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ottke takes the fight into the clinch.
Jiurgite turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jiurgite manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jiurgite's best efforts.
Jiurgite is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Jiurgite seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (7) vs (0) Ottke
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottke gets back to half guard.
Jiurgite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ottke manages to get to full guard.
Jiurgite looking to pass the guard.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Jiurgite controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (7) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Ottke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (7) vs (5) Ottke
Jiurgite stops Ottke from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Ottke tries to advance to mount but Jiurgite denies him.
Jiurgite wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Jiurgite gets back to half guard.
Jiurgite slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottke postures up.
Jiurgite is pulling down on Ottke's head to control his posture.
Ottke advances to half guard.
Jiurgite works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite pulls Ottke in close to his closed guard and prevents Ottke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Jiurgite looking for a sweep. Not yet Jiurgite, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite is controlling Ottke's posture.
Ottke trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite looking to control.
Jiurgite wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jiurgite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jiurgite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jiurgite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ottke passes Jiurgite's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jiurgite is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ottke controlling the action here.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke is looking for a kimura but Jiurgite is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ottke to get the leverage.
Ottke prevents Jiurgite from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to work for an arm triangle but Jiurgite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jiurgite manages to get to full guard.
Jiurgite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jiurgite not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jiurgite pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Jiurgite looking to control.
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite wants to sweep but no luck.
Jiurgite working a defensive guard here.
Ottke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jiurgite dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (9) vs (5) Ottke
Jiurgite looking to pass the guard.
Jiurgite is working hard here to advance position.
Ottke looking for a guillotine here but Jiurgite defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ottke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jiurgite is aware though and is defending well.
Jiurgite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jiurgite sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ottke's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ottke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jiurgite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Jiurgite's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jiurgite looking to pass the guard.
Jiurgite stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Jiurgite stands and throws Ottke's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (5) Ottke
Jiurgite trying to control the position but Ottke is working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
Ottke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jiurgite's best efforts.
Jiurgite is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jiurgite wants to free his trapped foot but Ottke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jiurgite is trying to control. Ottke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard but Jiurgite has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (15) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke is working to get back to half guard.
Ottke prevents Jiurgite from taking his back.
Ottke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ottke prevents Jiurgite from taking his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is trying to escape the mount but Jiurgite keeps good control and instead manages to take Ottke's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (18) vs (5) Ottke
Jiurgite tightening his grip on Ottke, looking for the choke.
Ottke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jiurgite's guard. Nice work there by Ottke.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (18) vs (7) Ottke
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Ottke preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite takes the fight on points by 18 to 7.
Ze Jiurgite made sure to mention his sponsor, Groove Gear in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 59
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 6114 p4p, 178 weight class) and Rolf Ottke (ranked 5939 p4p, 147 weight class). Ottke comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Beautiful Day- U2 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rolf Ottke has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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 2 wins and 3 losses; Art Vincent Dela Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dela Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ottke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ottke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ottke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ottke wants it to stay on the feet.
Dela Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ottke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dela Cruz somewhat.
Ottke tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Vincent Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ottke moves into the clinch.
Ottke jumps guard.
Dela Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dela Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is pulling down on Dela Cruz's head. It's preventing any offense from Dela Cruz, at least for the moment.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottke 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.
Dela Cruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ottke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ottke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ottke! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dela Cruz (0) vs (4) Ottke
Dela Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Ottke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dela Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ottke tries for a kimura but Dela Cruz is defending well.
Dela Cruz tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
Dela Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Ottke taking a breather here.
Dela Cruz is not content to let Ottke control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ottke trying to control the action but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Ottke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dela Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Dela Cruz is not content to let Ottke control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke trying to control the action but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Ottke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ottke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
Dela Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ottke is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Ottke trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking to sweep but instead, Ottke has passed into half guard.
Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke trying to control the pace.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but Dela Cruz defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ottke not doing much here.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard.
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dela Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ottke is looking to advance position but Dela Cruz won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (0) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dela Cruz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ottke's guard! Nice work there by Dela Cruz! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (2) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ottke 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.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (2) vs (9) Ottke
Dela Cruz is looking for a triangle but Ottke pushes his legs off easily.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Dela Cruz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ottke has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (2) vs (12) Ottke
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dela Cruz! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dela Cruz (2) vs (14) Ottke
Ottke trying to control but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ottke moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dela Cruz (2) vs (17) Ottke
Will Ottke go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dela Cruz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ottke.
Dela Cruz wants to escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ottke looking for the choke from the back.
Ottke doesn't have the hooks in and Dela Cruz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (4) vs (17) Ottke
Dela Cruz preventing the sweep.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Ottke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dela Cruz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (4) vs (19) Ottke
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Dela Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Dela Cruz is keeping the position.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ottke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dela Cruz's guard.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Ottke sits in half guard.
Ottke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg.
Ottke uses his free foot to push down on Dela Cruz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dela Cruz. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (4) vs (22) Ottke
Ottke moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Dela Cruz (4) vs (25) Ottke
Ottke is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dela Cruz showing good submission defense here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is really stuck here.
Dela Cruz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ottke's guard. Nice work there by Dela Cruz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (6) vs (25) Ottke
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dela Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ottke looking for a guillotine here but Dela Cruz defends easily.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Ottke is looking for a triangle but Dela Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Dela Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Dela Cruz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ottke dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (6) vs (27) Ottke
Ottke stands and throws Dela Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (6) vs (30) Ottke
Ottke advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dela Cruz (6) vs (32) Ottke
Dela Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Ottke has a good base and remains in mount.
Ottke working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ottke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dela Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Ottke seems content to control.
Dela Cruz moves into full guard.
Dela Cruz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ottke has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (6) vs (35) Ottke
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 35 to 6.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rolf Ottke made sure he mentioned Checkmate Fight Store, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 53
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shanti Anatta (ranked 5904 p4p, 132 weight class) and Rolf Ottke (ranked 6039 p4p, 135 weight class). Anatta comes to the ring accompanied by A Traditional Buddhist Chant. Ottke has chosen Beautiful Day- U2 as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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 4 wins and 3 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anatta instigates a clinch.
Anatta has clasped his hands together around Ottke's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anatta (4) vs (0) Ottke
Anatta wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Anatta tries to advance to mount but can't.
Anatta trying to control the position but Ottke is working away.
Ottke 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.
Anatta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ottke, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is not content to let Anatta control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anatta advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (6) vs (0) Ottke
Anatta has isolated one of Ottke's arms. Ottke looking to fight him off but Anatta twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shanti Anatta!
A less than humble Shanti Anatta misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CACC 46
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rolf Ottke (ranked 6032 p4p, 115 weight class) and Tim Shamrock (ranked 5988 p4p, 113 weight class). Ottke comes to the ring accompanied by Beautiful Day- U2. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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 4 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Tim Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shamrock gets a clinch.
Shamrock drags the fight down to the ground.
Shamrock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ottke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (3) vs (0) Shamrock
Ottke trying to control the position but Shamrock is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking to reverse the position.
Shamrock being controlled for a moment.
Ottke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ottke is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (5) vs (0) Shamrock
Shamrock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ottke swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Checkmate Fight Store, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 38
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rolf Ottke (ranked 6097 p4p, 78 weight class) and Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 5375 p4p, 68 weight class). Ottke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beautiful Day- U2. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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 6 wins and 4 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ottke looking to score a takedown here. Goromaru is defending well but Ottke drives through and ends up in Goromaru's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Goromaru
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke is pushing down on Goromaru's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goromaru is fighting to maintain full guard but Ottke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goromaru is looking to improve his position.
Ottke trying to control the pace.
Ottke trying to control from half guard but Goromaru is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke trying to control from Goromaru's half guard. Goromaru has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ottke trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goromaru looking to control.
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ottke'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.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is really struggling to control Goromaru but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goromaru trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Goromaru keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ottke forces his way into half guard.
Goromaru moves into full guard.
Goromaru keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goromaru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goromaru trying to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Goromaru seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Ottke 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.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru looking to control.
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ottke advances to half guard.
Ottke is just content to waste time from the top position. Goromaru takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Goromaru is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ottke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goromaru's guard.
Goromaru is refusing to be controlled, as Ottke sits in half guard.
Ottke is working for a submission of some sort.
Ottke is keen to just control but Goromaru is a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ottke in particular looking to stall.
Ottke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goromaru doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ottke.
Goromaru is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goromaru keeps working.
Ottke is working for a submission of some sort.
Ottke is working for a submission of some sort.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is working for a submission of some sort.
Ottke passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (0) Goromaru
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke looking to control but Goromaru is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ottke looking to secure an arm triangle but Goromaru defends it well.
Goromaru is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ottke goes for an armbar but Goromaru turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goromaru. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (5) vs (2) Goromaru
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Ottke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goromaru defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goromaru won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Rolf Ottke thanked Checkmate Fight Store for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Colt Jones (ranked 3871 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Ottke (ranked 6068 p4p, 78 weight class). Ottke has chosen Beautiful Day- U2 as his entrance music. Colt Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Colt Jones ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ottke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ottke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ottke uses from the top position.
Ottke 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.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Ottke trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Jones .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Jones controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ottke won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Ottke
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (2) Ottke
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Jones has his hands on Ottke's head, controlling the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
Ottke trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones continues to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones 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.
Jones trying to move into half guard but instead Ottke has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (4) Ottke
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (6) vs (4) Ottke
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones passes Ottke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ottke's thigh. Ottke counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (9) vs (4) Ottke
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (9) vs (6) Ottke
Ottke is looking for a kimura here.
Ottke is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ottke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ottke is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Ottke is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ottke to get the leverage.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Ottke advancing to mount.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Ottke content to control rather than advance.
Ottke prevents Jones from improving his position.
Ottke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (9) vs (9) Ottke
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Jones has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Ottke's lack of action.
Ottke seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Ottke.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping hold of Ottke's head, controlling as best he can.
Ottke is stalling here. Jones is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ottke seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (13) vs (9) Ottke
Ottke is being controlled here.
More hug and hope from Jones .
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is trying to improve his position.
Jones slows the pace down.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
Ottke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jones stalling.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones is taking a breather. Ottke 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.
Jones is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (13) vs (11) Ottke
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ottke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones pulls Ottke in close to his closed guard and prevents Ottke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ottke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (15) vs (11) Ottke
Ottke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones controlling from the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones takes the fight on points by 15 to 11.
Colt Jones took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rolf Ottke (ranked 6059 p4p, 79 weight class) and Xander Colton (ranked 3142 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ottke might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Beautiful Day- U2. Xander Colton is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Xander Colton!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are 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.
Colton rushes Ottke and presses him up against the cage.
Ottke has picked Colton up - he's going for a ride! Ottke dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Colton
Ottke seems to be working for a kimura but Colton defends the submission attempt.
Ottke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Colton! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (0) Colton
Ottke fails to move to back control.
Ottke working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottke is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Colton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Colton! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (5) vs (2) Colton
Ottke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Colton uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (5) Colton
Ottke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Colton off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (9) vs (5) Colton
Colton showing good submission defense here.
Ottke is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ottke trying to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is trying to stick to Colton's back but Colton is turning into Ottke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ottke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Colton. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (9) vs (7) Colton
Colton won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Colton 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.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colton pushing down on Ottke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Colton wants to work for an arm triangle but Ottke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ottke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colton preventing the sweep.
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Colton is proving a slippery customer.
Colton wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Colton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Colton 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.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Colton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Colton has gone for a leg lock! Ottke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Colton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (11) vs (7) Colton
Ottke trying to control but Colton is working from the bottom.
Colton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ottke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ottke advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (14) vs (7) Colton
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ottke advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (16) vs (7) Colton
Colton working to try and regain half guard.
Ottke tries to control but Colton wriggling away.
Ottke wants to take his opponent's back but Colton doesn't allow it.
Ottke moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Colton has worked his arm free - good work by Colton!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ottke swings around for an armbar but Colton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (16) vs (9) Colton
Ottke keeping full guard, as Colton tries to pass.
Colton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ottke 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Colton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ottke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Colton has Ottke in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (18) vs (9) Colton
Colton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Colton keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ottke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Colton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (18) vs (11) Colton
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Colton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Colton tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Ottke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Colton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (20) vs (11) Colton
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ottke passes Colton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ottke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ottke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Colton is just riding it out for now. Ottke eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if Ottke 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ottke tries to pass to full mount but Colton defends it.
Colton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Colton is trying to get back to full guard.
Ottke trying to control from half guard but Colton is working away.
Ottke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ottke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ottke seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Colton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Colton actively working from the bottom here.
Colton 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to take a breather but Colton is having none of it.
Ottke stalling away here and it's allowed Colton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Colton wants to improve his position but instead Ottke has moved into half guard.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colton keeps working.
Colton wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Colton has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Colton is trying to control but Ottke manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (23) vs (11) Colton
Ottke working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Colton turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ottke off and cradles Colton's limp body as Ottke celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Rolf Ottke!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rolf Ottke made sure he mentioned Checkmate Fight Store, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 13
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rolf Ottke (ranked 5722 p4p, 57 weight class) and Jack Spam (ranked 5257 p4p, 48 weight class). Ottke comes into the arena with Beautiful Day- U2 blaring out of the sound system. 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jack Spam!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Spam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ottke pinned against the ropes. Ottke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ottke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spam manages to circle out of the way.
Spam goes for a double leg but Ottke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ottke continues to drive forward.
Spam fails with a takedown attempt.
Rolf Ottke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ottke sprawls well initially but Spam persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Spam
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottke trying to hold on to Spam's head to control him but Spam postures up.
Spam wants to pass to mount but Ottke is defending the position.
Spam slows the pace down in half guard.
Spam is working for a submission of some sort.
Spam is trying to work for a kimura but Ottke is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spam stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Spam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spam trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottke looking to control.
Spam trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ottke is looking to sweep but instead, Spam has passed into half guard.
Spam is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ottke sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ottke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Spam from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Spam tries to pass.
Spam trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke looking for a guillotine here but Spam defends easily.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Spam tries to pass.
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Spam is proving a slippery customer.
Ottke 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: Ottke (2) vs (2) Spam
Ottke is thwarting Spam's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ottke in particular looking to stall.
Ottke seems to be looking for submissions.
Ottke wants to control but Spam is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is working for a submission of some sort.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but Spam defending well.
Ottke is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spam! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (2) Spam
Ottke looking to secure an arm triangle but Spam defends it well.
Ottke looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spam has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Spam is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Spam wants to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Ottke working for a submission but Spam is keeping him at bay.
Ottke tries to control but Spam wriggling away.
Spam tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Spam sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ottke is looking to advance position but Spam won't allow it.
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spam has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ottke is trying to control. Spam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ottke is just content to waste time from the top position. Spam takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Spam working a defensive guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Spam keeps moving.
Spam keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Spam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spam is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Spam keeps moving.
Ottke is really struggling to control Spam but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ottke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spam's guard.
Ottke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ottke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spam wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Spam is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Spam trying to control here.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Spam trying to control but Ottke postures up.
Ottke is looking for a kimura but Spam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ottke to get the leverage.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spam has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spam trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Ottke 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.
Spam trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
Spam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke is working for a kimura but Spam is defending it quite comfortably.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (8) vs (2) Spam
Spam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ottke looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Rolf Ottke thanked Checkmate Fight Store for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rolf Ottke (ranked 5472 p4p, 49 weight class) and Power Shark (ranked 2547 p4p, 0 weight class). Ottke comes to the cage accompanied by Beautiful Day- U2. Rolf Ottke had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 4 wins and 2 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Power Shark!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shark pushes Ottke up against the cage in a clinch.
Shark pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.
Ottke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shark looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shark looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shark! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (0) vs (4) Shark
Ottke tries to buck Shark off but Shark is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shark controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
Ottke struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke tries to buck Shark off but Shark is having none of it.
Ottke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ottke moves into full guard.
Ottke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shark passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (7) Shark
Ottke is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Shark 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.
Shark working away.
Ottke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ottke wants to control but Shark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Shark is very close to passing his half guard.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Shark has control of the leg.
Shark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shark is controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to control but Shark is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ottke trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Shark manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (10) Shark
Ottke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ottke tries to reverse the position but Shark maintains control.
Shark controlling from mount.
Ottke gets back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to control but Shark passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (13) Shark
Shark moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
Shark taking a breather here.
Ottke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
Ottke controlling the position well.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Shark is very close to passing his half guard.
Ottke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ottke is looking to sweep but instead, Shark has passed into half guard.
Shark slows the pace down in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ottke trying to control from the bottom.
Shark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Shark has control of the leg.
Ottke is looking to control Shark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ottke avoid being mounted?
Shark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Shark.
Ottke is pressing down on Shark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ottke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ottke controls Shark momentarily but Shark frees himself.
Shark won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Shark content to stall in guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is trying to keep Shark in close.
Ottke has an active guard here but Shark has managed to pass into half guard.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Shark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shark is controlling the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ottke keeping hold of Shark's head, controlling as best he can.
Ottke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shark is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shark wins on points by 13 to 0.
Power Shark thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rolf Ottke (ranked 5456 p4p, 51 weight class) and Marlin Scars (ranked 6106 p4p, 519 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ottke might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Beautiful Day- U2. Marlin Scars is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marlin Scars!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Scars manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ottke on his heels. He'll look to pass Ottke's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Scars
Scars trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Scars looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Scars
Ottke postures up.
Scars looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Scars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scars is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scars keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke postures up.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Scars keeps moving.
Ottke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Scars dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (4) Scars
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scars not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scars is aware though and is defending well.
Scars trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scars's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Scars from controlling successfully.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Scars trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Scars controlling him for the moment.
Scars trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Scars is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scars is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ottke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scars content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ottke has locked up a guillotine! Ottke's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Scars is holding on here and Ottke must be using up a lot of energy. Scars has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ottke gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke very nearly forgot to thank Checkmate Fight Store amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 4
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Diego Alejandro Marrero (ranked 5954 p4p, 541 weight class) and Rolf Ottke (ranked 5300 p4p, 505 weight class). Ottke is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beautiful Day- U2. Rolf Ottke acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Diego Alejandro Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marrero fails with the takedown.
Ottke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marrero.
Ottke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marrero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marrero.
Marrero is trying to drag Ottke to the mat but Ottke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Marrero decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marrero keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke passes Marrero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ottke seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marrero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily.
Ottke is looking for a kimura here.
Ottke works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (0) vs (3) Ottke
Marrero wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Marrero tries to improve position but can't.
Ottke is trying to get an arm triangle but Marrero is defending well.
Ottke wants to control but Marrero is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ottke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ottke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marrero stops Ottke from passing to mount.
Ottke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ottke working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ottke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marrero tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Ottke has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Marrero is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ottke yanks on the arm and Marrero is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ottke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 3
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frando Delmar (ranked 23787 p4p, 612 weight class) and Rolf Ottke (ranked 5254 p4p, 510 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ottke's choice of entrance music: Beautiful Day- U2. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frando Delmar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Delmar shoots in and drives through. Ottke sprawls well.
Ottke wants to counter with a clinch but Delmar pushes him away.
Delmar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ottke tries to avoid it but Delmar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ottke to the ground. Ottke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ottke wants to counter with a clinch but Delmar pushes him away.
Delmar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Delmar (2) vs (0) Ottke
Delmar drops back looking for a leg! Ottke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ottke manages to kick Delmar off! Delmar jumps back into Ottke's guard.
Ottke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Delmar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delmar (2) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke trying to control but Delmar is working from the bottom.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delmar is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Delmar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke being controlled here momentarily.
Delmar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Delmar is adopting a defensive guard.
Delmar is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at CrossFit Sydney that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Delmar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delmar (4) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Delmar won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Delmar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delmar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ottke dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delmar (4) vs (4) Ottke
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Delmar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Delmar keeps moving.
Delmar 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.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Delmar keeps moving.
Delmar 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: Delmar (6) vs (4) Ottke
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke trying to control but Delmar postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delmar is looking for a kimura but Ottke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Delmar to get the leverage.
Delmar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Delmar (9) vs (4) Ottke
Delmar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ottke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ottke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Delmar is very close to passing his half guard.
Delmar trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends 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.
Ottke is pressing down on Delmar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Delmar has gone for a leg lock! Ottke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Delmar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delmar (9) vs (6) Ottke
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delmar 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.
Delmar keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Delmar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Delmar is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Delmar'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.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Delmar keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Delmar has Ottke pulled in close to control his posture.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Delmar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delmar trying to control the position here.
Delmar keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Delmar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Delmar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delmar (11) vs (6) Ottke
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Delmar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ottke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ottke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ottke! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Delmar (11) vs (10) Ottke
Delmar is looking for a sweep.
Ottke tries to advance to mount but can't.
Delmar is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Ottke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ottke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Delmar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Delmar struggling a bit here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Delmar is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Delmar gets back to half guard.
Ottke is thwarting Delmar's attempts to control the position.
Delmar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Delmar trying to control from the bottom.
Ottke wants to work for an arm triangle but Delmar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ottke trying to control the action but Delmar is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Delmar wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delmar keeps working.
Ottke works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Delmar (11) vs (13) Ottke
Delmar is trying to escape the mount.
Ottke avoids the attempt from Delmar to control.
Delmar regains half guard.
Ottke is trying to control. Delmar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Delmar is trying to control but can't.
Ottke is pressing down on Delmar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Delmar is holding on for now.
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura but Delmar is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ottke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Delmar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Delmar is controlling Ottke's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ottke seems to be working for a kimura but Delmar defends the submission attempt.
Delmar is trying to control but can't.
Delmar wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke is looking for a kimura but Delmar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ottke to get the leverage.
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura but Delmar is defending well.
Delmar is looking to improve his position.
Ottke seems to be looking for submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Delmar tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Ottke seems to be looking for submissions.
Delmar is defending against the submission attempts here by Ottke.
Ottke looks winded!
Delmar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ottke is trying to control the action in half guard but Delmar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura but Delmar is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Delmar is trying is best to control the position here.
Ottke is thwarting Delmar's attempts to control the position.
Delmar gets full guard.
Delmar pulls Ottke in to control the position.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Delmar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke won't allow Delmar to sweep him here.
Delmar is pulling down on Ottke's head to control his posture.
Ottke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Delmar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
Well,Delmar is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Delmar keeps moving.
Delmar has Ottke pulled in close to control his posture.
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Delmar managing to control the position.
Delmar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delmar (13) vs (13) Ottke
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delmar (13) vs (15) Ottke
Ottke trying to control but Delmar is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Delmar controlling the position.
Delmar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delmar (15) vs (15) Ottke
Delmar pushing down on Ottke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Delmar is looking for a kimura but Ottke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Delmar to get the leverage.
Delmar seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ottke has recovered full guard.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Delmar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delmar (15) vs (17) Ottke
Delmar 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.
Delmar keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Delmar controlling the position.
Ottke trying to control but Delmar is working from the bottom.
Ottke won't allow Delmar to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Delmar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delmar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 17 to 15.
A less than humble Rolf Ottke misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 1
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodrizinho Chai (ranked 5309 p4p, 494 weight class) and Rolf Ottke (ranked 5143 p4p, 486 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ottke's choice of entrance music: Beautiful Day- U2. Rodrizinho Chai is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
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.
Ottke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chai napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Ottke
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ottke wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottke tries to advance position but instead Chai slips a leg back in to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai trying to control the position.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Ottke content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Chai has locked up a guillotine! Chai's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ottke is holding on here and Chai must be using up a lot of energy. Ottke has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Chai gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodrizinho Chai!
A victorious Rodrizinho Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rolf Ottke (ranked 4810 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Avdic (ranked 5214 p4p, 488 weight class). Ottke comes into the arena with Beautiful Day- U2 blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dennis Avdic!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Avdic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ottke! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (0) vs (4) Avdic
Ottke wants to control but Avdic postures up.
Ottke is looking to reverse the position.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.
Ottke regains half guard there - taking advantage of Avdic's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Avdic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Avdic is keen to just control but Ottke is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avdic trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Avdic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Avdic is proving a slippery customer.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Avdic from controlling successfully.
Avdic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Avdic wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avdic won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avdic is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Avdic wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Avdic controlling him for the moment.
Avdic is pushing down on Ottke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ottke is fighting to maintain full guard but Avdic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Avdic not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Avdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Avdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Avdic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (7) Avdic
Avdic trying to control but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke is trying to escape the mount.
Avdic has control of Ottke's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ottke regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ottke tries to reverse the position but Avdic maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avdic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke is trying desperately to improve position.
Ottke wants to control but Avdic is having none of it.
Ottke is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ottke is looking to get to half guard.
Avdic looking to control but Ottke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Avdic is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ottke has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ottke! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (7) Avdic
Avdic trying to control the position.
Ottke passes Avdic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ottke 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.
Avdic is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ottke prevents Avdic from improving his position.
Ottke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Avdic is just riding it out for now. Ottke eventually gives up the hold.
Ottke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Avdic sees it coming and defends easily.
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Ottke is pressing down on Avdic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Avdic is holding on for now.
Avdic is not content to let Ottke control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura but Avdic is defending well.
Avdic moves into full guard.
Ottke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ottke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Avdic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Avdic controls Ottke momentarily but Ottke frees himself.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Avdic is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Avdic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ottke defends it easily.
Avdic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Avdic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ottke has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (7) Avdic
Ottke controlling the position from side mount.
Ottke tries for a kimura but Avdic is defending well.
Ottke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ottke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Avdic is looking for a sweep.
Ottke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ottke trying to control the position but Avdic is working away.
Avdic tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Ottke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ottke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ottke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Avdic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Avdic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ottke off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (5) vs (11) Avdic
Avdic is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ottke trying to control the hands but Avdic breaks the grip.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ottke working to try and regain half guard.
Ottke has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Avdic's lack of action.
Avdic is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ottke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Avdic trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Avdic is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ottke as he works his way to full guard.
Avdic wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Avdic is looking to pass into half guard but Ottke pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ottke is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (7) vs (11) Avdic
Avdic trying to control the position.
Avdic looks winded!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Avdic keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke is stalling in the full guard.
Ottke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ottke trying to control but Avdic is working from the bottom.
Avdic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (7) vs (13) Avdic
Ottke keeping full guard, as Avdic tries to pass.
Avdic wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Avdic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Avdic looking to pass the guard.
Ottke trying to keep a closed guard but Avdic is proving a slippery customer.
Ottke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avdic wins on points by 13 to 7. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roman Biscuits (ranked 6518 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Ottke (ranked 4760 p4p, 0 weight class). Ottke has chosen Beautiful Day- U2 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roman Biscuits! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Biscuits clinches up against the cage.
Ottke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Biscuits fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Biscuits has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ottke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Biscuits drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ottke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Biscuits clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuits tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ottke just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Biscuits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuits jumps into guard, dragging Ottke to the mat.
Ottke drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ottke as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Biscuits screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ottke! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rolf Ottke!
After the fight, Rolf Ottke 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. |
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