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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 32 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Sacha Gardet!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gardet 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: Brown (0) vs (2) Gardet
Gardet pushes down on Brown 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown gets full guard.
Gardet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gardet preventing the sweep.
Gardet trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gardet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Gardet
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gardet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gardet is trying to control the position but Brown postures up. #T1#
Brown advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Gardet
Gardet is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown tries to move to mount but Gardet blocks the move with his legs.
Gardet struggling a bit here.
Gardet is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (5) vs (6) Gardet
Gardet is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position.
Gardet tries to get the hooks in deep but Brown pushed the leg off. #T2#
Gardet might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Gardet is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brown knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brown for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is really stuck here.
Brown prevents Gardet from getting a body triangle.
Gardet biding his time, controlling Brown . #SUB2#
Gardet working for a choke but Brown is defending well.
Brown trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
Brown looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gardet.
Gardet is trying to stick to Brown 's back but Brown is turning into Gardet. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gardet's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (7) vs (6) Gardet
Gardet keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Gardet looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardet, not yet.
Gardet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (7) vs (8) Gardet#T4#
Gardet tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown is pulling down on Gardet's head. It's preventing any offense from Gardet, at least for the moment.
Gardet tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Gardet forces his way into half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gardet pushes down on Brown 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T5#
Gardet trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Gardet prevents Brown from improving his position.
Gardet is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Brown wants to improve his position but Gardet is controlling well.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Brown trying to hold on to Gardet's head to control him but Gardet postures up.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gardet is working away from the top position though.
Gardet tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Gardet is taking a breather. Brown says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardet trying to advance position but Brown counters by regaining guard. #T7##SUB#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gardet is aware though and is defending well.
Gardet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gardet looking to pass the guard.
Brown looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gardet puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown .
Gardet pushes down on Brown 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gardet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown won't allow Gardet to pass to mount.
Well, if Gardet 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.
#T8#
Brown desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gardet passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (7) vs (11) Gardet
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brown trying to hold on to Gardet's head to control him but Gardet postures up.
Brown is controlling Gardet's trapped leg to prevent Gardet from advancing to side control.
Gardet performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Gardet passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brown ! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (7) vs (14) Gardet
Brown is looking to improve his position but Gardet isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown 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: Brown (9) vs (14) Gardet
Gardet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
Gardet gets back to full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gardet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gardet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T11#
Gardet wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brown passes into half guard. #SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gardet has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gardet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12#
Gardet pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Gardet.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Gardet working a defensive guard but Brown manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (12) vs (14) Gardet
Gardet tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gardet has escaped the position, nice work there. #T13#
Gardet can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gardet! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (14) vs (14) Gardet
Brown wants to control the pace but Gardet is squirming around nicely.
Gardet is looking to get to half guard.
Brown is trying to control here but Gardet has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Gardet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage. #T14#
Gardet is looking to improve his position.
Brown stalling.
Gardet is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gardet has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Gardet is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Brown gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Brown takes the fight on points by 15 to 14.
Our winner, Antonio Brown , 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 291
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Sacha Gardet!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Saldini as Gardet shoots in.
Gardet tries to clinch but Saldini moves away #TD#
and Saldini counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gardet won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Saldini (4) vs (0) Gardet
Saldini is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gardet will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gardet is looking for a sweep.
Saldini staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Saldini advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (6) vs (0) Gardet
Saldini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gardet is looking to escape.
Saldini controlling his opponent.
Gardet tries to hold on but Saldini postures up.#T2#
Gardet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardet wants to control but Saldini is having none of it.
Gardet is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saldini avoids the attempt from Gardet to control.
Gardet is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Saldini controlling the pace for now.
Gardet is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gardet regains half guard.
Gardet is trying to get back to full guard.
Gardet is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Gardet is looking for a sweep. Saldini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saldini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (9) vs (0) Gardet
Gardet struggling a bit here.
Saldini taking a breather here.
Gardet is looking to reverse the position.
Saldini gets to mount! Gardet was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (11) vs (0) Gardet
Gardet tries to lock up and control but Saldini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Gardet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saldini tries to control but Gardet wriggling away.
Gardet wants to hold on but Saldini pushes him away.
Gardet felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gardet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardet wants to control but Saldini is having none of it.#T6#
Gardet working to try and regain half guard.
Gardet has given up his back. Will we see Saldini going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (14) vs (0) Gardet
Saldini trying to control momentarily.
Gardet trying to control but not successfully.
Gardet turns into Saldini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (14) vs (2) Gardet
Gardet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gardet passes Saldini's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Gardet trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini trying to control from the bottom.
Gardet is looking to take a break and control but Saldini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saldini wants to get back to full guard.
Saldini wants to control but Gardet is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gardet wants to pass to mount but Saldini is defending the position. #T8#
Saldini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gardet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Saldini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gardet tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard.
Gardet advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (14) vs (5) Gardet#T9#
Saldini sneaks back into half guard.
Gardet is keen to just control but Saldini is a slippery customer.
Gardet trying to advance position but Saldini counters by regaining guard.
Gardet 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.
Saldini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gardet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Gardet trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Gardet advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (14) vs (8) Gardet
Saldini struggling a bit here.
Gardet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Gardet tries to move to mount but Saldini blocks the move with his legs. #T11#
Saldini gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Saldini is defending against the submission attempts here by Gardet.
Gardet trying to advance position but Saldini counters by regaining guard.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardet is looking to pass into half guard but Saldini pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Saldini is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (16) vs (8) Gardet#T12##SUB2#
Gardet looking for a guillotine here but Saldini defends easily.
Gardet wants to sweep here but Saldini controlling him for the moment.
Gardet looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saldini puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gardet trying to hold on to Saldini's head to control him but Saldini postures up.
Gardet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Gardet wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy.
Gardet is looking for a sweep. Saldini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saldini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (19) vs (8) Gardet
Gardet manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gardet wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gardet wants to get back to full guard.
Gardet has a hand on Saldini's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Saldini takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (22) vs (8) Gardet#T14#
Gardet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gardet is staying active underneath Saldini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gardet tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
Saldini is looking to take a break and control but Gardet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saldini controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
A relieved looking Angelo Saldini 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 290
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Sacha Gardet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gardet gets a clinch.
Gardet tries to pull guard but Manson forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD2#
Manson drags the fight down to the ground.
Gardet trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson keeping full guard, as Gardet tries to pass.
Manson can't keep his opponent in guard - Gardet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gardet wants to free his trapped foot but Manson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Manson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gardet is pushing down on Manson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manson is fighting to maintain full guard but Gardet has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gardet is looking to advance position but Manson won't allow it.
Manson wants to get back to full guard but Gardet has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (3) vs (0) Manson
Gardet forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gardet (6) vs (0) Manson#SUB#
Gardet is looking for the choke from the back position but Manson is controlling his hands well.
Manson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gardet is trying to control the action in half guard but Manson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Manson actively working from the bottom here.
Manson won't allow Gardet to pass to mount.
Manson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gardet moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (9) vs (0) Manson
Gardet advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gardet (11) vs (0) Manson
Gardet looking to control but Manson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Gardet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manson is looking to escape.
Manson 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.
Gardet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Manson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gardet pushing down on Manson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardet wants to free his trapped foot but Manson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manson.#T4##SUB2#
Manson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gardet defends well.
Manson keeping full guard, as Gardet tries to pass. #SUB2#
Manson is looking for a triangle but Gardet pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Manson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gardet trying to control but Manson 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.
Gardet is really struggling to control Manson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Gardet advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (14) vs (0) Manson
Manson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardet tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gardet wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.
Manson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gardet's best efforts.
Gardet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gardet is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (17) vs (0) Manson#T6#
Gardet looking to control but Manson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manson can't escape the position.
Manson prevents Gardet from taking his back.
Gardet forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gardet (20) vs (0) Manson
Gardet really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Manson.#T7#
Gardet wants to control the position but Manson frees himself and scrambles - Gardet manages to regain control in side control.
Gardet wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.
Manson tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Manson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gardet wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy. #T8#
Gardet slows the pace down.
Gardet tries to advance to mount but Manson denies him.
Manson tries to buck Gardet off but Gardet is having none of it.
Manson keeps trying to improve his position.
Gardet advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gardet (22) vs (0) Manson
Manson is looking to improve his position but Gardet isn't that keen on the idea.
Manson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manson stops Gardet from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T9#
Gardet moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gardet (25) vs (0) Manson
Gardet doesn't have the hooks in and Manson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (25) vs (2) Manson
Gardet trying to keep a closed guard but Manson is proving a slippery customer.
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Manson wants to free his trapped foot but Gardet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gardet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gardet (29) vs (2) Manson#SUB#
Manson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T10##SUB#
Manson fending off the submission attempt from Gardet.
Gardet tries to keep control of the position but Manson is staying busy.
Manson rolls, trying to escape but Gardet keeps control of the position.
Gardet really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Manson.
Manson rolls, trying to escape but Gardet keeps control of the position.
#T11##SUB#
Gardet is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Manson breaks Gardet's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (29) vs (4) Manson
Gardet keeping full guard, as Manson tries to pass.
Gardet is trying to keep Manson in close.
Manson trying to control but Gardet is working from the bottom. #T12#
Gardet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manson looking to pass the guard.
Gardet wants to sweep but no luck.
Manson stands and throws Gardet's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (29) vs (7) Manson#SUB2#
Manson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gardet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gardet tries to bench press Manson off him but Manson keeps the position. #T13#
Manson is looking to take a break and control but Gardet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
You can see the frustration on Gardet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
My spies in ALPHA Performance Center inform me that Manson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T14#
Manson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardet keeps working.
Gardet is trying to control Manson's posture but Manson avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manson trying to control the position but Gardet is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardet takes the fight on points by 29 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Sacha Gardet thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Sacha Gardet!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gardet keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Siam or perhaps it was just good defense by Gardet, which made it look bad.
Siam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Siam misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Gardet counters with a single leg into guard. Siam didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (0) vs (2) Gardet
Gardet tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Gardet trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siam 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.
Gardet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam is pulling down on Gardet's head to control his posture.
Gardet wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving. #T1#
Gardet passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (0) vs (5) Gardet
Siam is letting Gardet control him for a moment.
Siam's coaches at SSJ Gym 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.
Siam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardet trying to control the position but Siam is working away.
Gardet wants to take a breather but Siam manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gardet.
Gardet pushing down on Siam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Gardet wants to take a breather but Siam is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gardet 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.
Gardet wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Gardet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gardet slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Gardet wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Siam gets full guard.
Gardet looking to pass the guard.
Siam is pulling down on Gardet's head to control his posture.
Gardet trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Gardet stands and throws Siam's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (0) vs (8) Gardet
Gardet working away.#T4#
Gardet looking to control but instead Siam has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Siam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gardet stopping the sweep attempt from Siam.
Siam is trying to control the position but Gardet postures up.
Gardet trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam pulls Gardet in close to prevent any damage.
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gardet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Gardet wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam wants to improve his position but instead Gardet has moved into half guard.
Gardet trying to control the action but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam is trying to get back to full guard.
Siam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gardet trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gardet might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Siam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gardet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Siam trying to control the position here.
Gardet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gardet controls from within his opponent's guard.
Siam is controlling Gardet's posture.#T7#
Siam 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 lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (8) Gardet#SUB2#
Gardet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Siam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gardet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gardet is looking to sweep but instead, Siam has passed into half guard.
Siam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gardet trying to hold on to Siam's head to control him but Siam postures up.
Siam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gardet is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Gardet moves into full guard.
Gardet wants to sweep but no luck.
Siam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gardet wants to improve his position but instead Siam has moved into half guard.
Siam is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Gardet wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
Gardet trying to control here.
Siam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gardet tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.
Gardet wants to sweep but Siam has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (8) Gardet#T11#
Siam content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gardet manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Siam slows the pace down in half guard.
Siam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gardet knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siam sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Gardet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.
Gardet is trying to get back to full guard.
Siam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gardet wants to get back to full guard.
Gardet felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardet is looking to control Siam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gardet avoid being mounted?#T13#
Siam wants to free his trapped foot but Gardet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gardet is looking to control Siam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gardet avoid being mounted?
Gardet is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Siam jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (8) vs (8) Gardet
Siam taking a breather here.
Gardet is trying to improve his position.
Gardet trying to remain calm as Siam controls from the top position.#T14#
Gardet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardet tries to control but Siam manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Siam (11) vs (8) Gardet
Siam controls the position.
Gardet tries to escape the position.
Gardet keeps trying to improve his position.
Gardet trying to control the position but Siam manages to sink in the hooks.
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!
Gardet tries to escape but Siam has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Siam really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gardet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Our winner, Chan Siam, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Sacha Gardet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 32 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mata throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gardet tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mata is in Gardet's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardet (0) vs (2) Mata
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mata wants to control from the top but Gardet keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet is controlling Mata's posture.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Gardet trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
Gardet pulls Mata in to control the position.
Gardet keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata won't allow Gardet to sweep him here.
Gardet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Mata controlling from the top position.
Gardet controls Mata momentarily but Mata frees himself.
Gardet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mata's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (2) vs (2) Mata
Gardet tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gardet wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Gardet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Mata is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gardet is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Mata being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gardet manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (2) vs (4) Mata
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gardet holds on and takes a little breather.
Mata is stalling in the full guard.
Gardet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Gardet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (4) vs (4) Mata#T4#
Gardet wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Gardet wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Mata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (4) vs (6) Mata
Gardet looking to control.
Mata won't allow Gardet to sweep him here. #T5#
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardet is retaining full guard.
Gardet is trying to control the position but Mata postures up.
Mata trying to control but Gardet is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gardet looking for a guillotine here but Mata defends easily.
Gardet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Gardet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mata manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (6) vs (6) Mata
Gardet wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Gardet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (6) vs (8) Mata
Mata advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (6) vs (11) Mata
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardet keeps working. #T7#
Mata tries to move to mount but Gardet blocks the move with his legs.
Gardet is trying to control Mata's posture but Mata avoids it.
Gardet tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Mata stalls from top position.
Gardet regains half guard.
Mata trying to control the action but Gardet is working from the bottom.
Gardet is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Mata tries to pass to full mount but Gardet defends it.
Gardet is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gardet wants to control but Mata is keeping busy.
Gardet wants to get back to full guard.
Gardet won't allow Mata to pass to mount.
Gardet tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Gardet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Mata 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.
#T9#
Mata trying to control from half guard but Gardet is working away.
Gardet trying to control here.
Gardet is looking to improve his position.
Gardet is concentrating on defense, preventing Mata from advancing position.
Gardet trying to get back to full guard but Mata takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (6) vs (14) Mata
Gardet is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mata has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gardet (6) vs (17) Mata
Gardet rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T10#
Gardet keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gardet is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mata wants to take a breather but Gardet is having none of it.
Mata works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (6) vs (20) Mata
Gardet regains half guard.#T11#
Gardet works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gardet keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata pushing down on Gardet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gardet trying to hold on to Mata's head to control him but Mata postures up.
Gardet is looking to improve his position.
Mata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Gardet controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gardet is trying to maintain the position but Mata is very close to passing his half guard.
Gardet tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg.
Gardet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mata is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Mata wants to work for an arm triangle but Gardet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T13#
Gardet regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gardet keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Mata pushing down on Gardet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gardet wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
Gardet keeping hold of Mata's head, controlling as best he can.
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gardet knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gardet is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard. #T14#
Gardet is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mata seems to be looking for submissions.
Gardet trying to control from the bottom.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Gardet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gardet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gardet is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Foundry, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardet won't allow Mata to pass to mount.
Mata uses his free foot to push down on Gardet's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gardet. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (6) vs (23) Mata
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata wins on points by 23 to 6.
Dado Mata thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 280
Date: Nov 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Sacha Gardet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 35 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gardet instigates a clinch. #TD#
Gardet pulls guard.
Gardet working a defensive guard here.
Gardet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pancake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (2) vs (0) Pancake
Gardet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Gardet from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pancake is looking for a triangle but Gardet pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Gardet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pancake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pancake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gardet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pancake controls Gardet momentarily but Gardet frees himself.
Pancake looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Pancake trying to keep a closed guard but Gardet is proving a slippery customer.
Gardet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
Gardet 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.
Pancake controls Gardet momentarily but Gardet frees himself.
Gardet wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pancake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gardet defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardet's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Gardet preventing the sweep.
Gardet 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.
Gardet postures up.
Gardet trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Pancake looking to control.
Pancake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gardet sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pancake's guard.
Pancake tries to get to full guard but Gardet has control of the leg.
Pancake trying to hold on to Gardet's head to control him but Gardet postures up.
Pancake keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gardet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working. #T5#
Pancake is looking to improve his position.
Gardet wants to pass the guard but Pancake is defending well.
Gardet trying to control from half guard but Pancake is working away.
Pancake is trying to maintain the position but Gardet is very close to passing his half guard.
Gardet works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (5) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake tries to bench press Gardet off him but Gardet keeps the position. #T6#
Pancake can't do much from the bottom here.
Pancake is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gardet is staying active.
Gardet controlling the position from side mount.
Gardet moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gardet (7) vs (0) Pancake
Gardet takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gardet is looking to work his way around to Pancake's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T7#
Pancake wants to hold on but Gardet pushes him away.
Pancake 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: Gardet (7) vs (2) Pancake
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gardet holds on and takes a little breather.
Gardet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gardet pulls Pancake in close to prevent any damage.
Gardet trying to keep a closed guard but Pancake is proving a slippery customer.
Gardet has Pancake pulled in close to control his posture.
Gardet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Gardet has Pancake pulled in close to control his posture.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake is fighting to break Gardet's control of his arms but Gardet is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gardet wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment.
Pancake content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Gardet keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Pancake looking to pass the guard.
Pancake 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.
Pancake stopping the sweep attempt from Gardet.
Gardet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (9) vs (2) Pancake
Pancake looking for a sweep. Not yet Pancake, not yet.
Pancake keeping full guard, as Gardet tries to pass.
Gardet advances to half guard. #T10#
Pancake is looking for a sweep. Gardet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pancake has his hands clasped together around Gardet's back. He's all about the action.
Gardet not doing much here.
Gardet tries to pass to full mount but Pancake defends it.
Pancake gets back to full guard.
Gardet trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #T11#
Gardet passes Pancake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pancake gets full guard.
Pancake controlling the position.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Pancake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gardet showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12#
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Gardet from controlling successfully.
Gardet wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.
Gardet passes Pancake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pancake is in trouble now - Gardet has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (12) vs (2) Pancake#T13#
Gardet controlling from the full mount.
Gardet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gardet controlling the pace for now.
Pancake prevents Gardet from taking his back.
Pancake tries to hold on but Gardet pushes him away. #T14#
Pancake is working to get back to half guard.
Pancake is squirming around, avoiding Gardet's attempts to control the action.
Gardet wants to take Pancake's back but he can't do it this time.
Gardet sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardet takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Sacha Gardet thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 277
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Dieselnoi Por Pramuk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Sacha Gardet!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Por Pramuk darts in and clinches Gardet up against the cage.#TD2#
Gardet gets control of Por Pramuk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gardet will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gardet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Por Pramuk is one step ahead there.
Por Pramuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardet is retaining full guard.
Por Pramuk wants to control from the top but Gardet keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Por Pramuk preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Por Pramuk drops back looking for a leg! Gardet is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gardet manages to kick Por Pramuk off! Por Pramuk jumps back into Gardet's guard.
Por Pramuk wants to control from the top but Gardet keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Por Pramuk manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Por Pramuk (0) vs (2) Gardet
Gardet wants to control from the top but Por Pramuk keeps moving. #T1#
Por Pramuk is trying to keep Gardet in close.
Gardet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Por Pramuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Por Pramuk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gardet trying to control the position from guard on top but Por Pramuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Por Pramuk'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.
Gardet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Por Pramuk swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Por Pramuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Por Pramuk wants to control but Gardet passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
Gardet moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Por Pramuk (0) vs (5) Gardet
Gardet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Por Pramuk keeps working.
Por Pramuk is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Por Pramuk prevents Gardet from moving into mount.
Por Pramuk is not content to let Gardet control the position.
Por Pramuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardet staying calm.#T3#
Gardet trying to control the action but Por Pramuk is working from the bottom.
Por Pramuk wants to control but Gardet postures up.
Gardet 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 Por Pramuk's shoulder. That is not cool.
Por Pramuk prevents Gardet from improving position.
Gardet wants to control for a moment but Por Pramuk uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gardet controlling the action here. #T4#
Por Pramuk is pressing down on Gardet's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gardet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Por Pramuk wants to sweep here but Gardet controlling him for the moment.
Gardet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Gardet drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gardet jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Por Pramuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gardet is aware though and is defending well.
Gardet controlling from the top position.
Gardet pushes down on Por Pramuk's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Gardet not doing much here.
Gardet wants to take a breather but Por Pramuk is having none of it.
Por Pramuk wants to get back to full guard but Gardet has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Por Pramuk (0) vs (8) Gardet
Gardet trying to control the position but Por Pramuk is working away.
Gardet is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gardet advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Por Pramuk (0) vs (10) Gardet#T6#
Por Pramuk 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: Por Pramuk (2) vs (10) Gardet
Por Pramuk wants to pass the guard but Gardet is keeping the position.
Por Pramuk looking to sit in guard and control but Gardet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Por Pramuk (2) vs (12) Gardet
Gardet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Por Pramuk is keeping the position for now.
Por Pramuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Por Pramuk managing to control the position.
Gardet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB#
Por Pramuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gardet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Por Pramuk trying to keep a closed guard but Gardet is proving a slippery customer.
Gardet slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T8#
Gardet wants to control from the top but Por Pramuk keeps moving.
Por Pramuk trying to keep a closed guard but Gardet is proving a slippery customer.
Gardet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Por Pramuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Por Pramuk 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.
Por Pramuk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gardet's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Por Pramuk trying to keep a closed guard but Gardet is proving a slippery customer.
Gardet looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Por Pramuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Por Pramuk has an active guard here but Gardet has managed to pass into half guard.
Por Pramuk wants to improve his position but Gardet is controlling well.
#T10#
Gardet is trying to control the action in half guard but Por Pramuk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gardet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Por Pramuk is trying to get back to full guard.
Gardet is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Por Pramuk reverses the position - he's now on top in Gardet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Por Pramuk (4) vs (12) Gardet
Por Pramuk forces his way into half guard.
Gardet trying to hold on to Por Pramuk's head to control him but Por Pramuk postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gardet manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Gardet 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.
Por Pramuk wants to pass the guard but Gardet is keeping the position.
Por Pramuk wants to control from the top but Gardet keeps moving.
Por Pramuk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Por Pramuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardet is keeping the position for now.
Por Pramuk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Por Pramuk passes into half guard. #T12##SUB#
Por Pramuk is trying to work for a kimura but Gardet is defending well.
Gardet is controlling Por Pramuk's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gardet wants to get back to full guard.
Gardet gets back to full guard.
Gardet trying to keep a closed guard but Por Pramuk is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Por Pramuk has gone for a leg lock! Gardet slips out almost immediately though and dives into Por Pramuk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Por Pramuk (4) vs (14) Gardet
Por Pramuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Gardet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Por Pramuk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gardet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gardet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gardet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardet keeps trying to improve his position.
Gardet forces his way into half guard.
Gardet wants to pass to mount but Por Pramuk is defending the position.
Por Pramuk wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Por Pramuk is in trouble now - Gardet has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Por Pramuk (4) vs (17) Gardet
Gardet sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Por Pramuk tries to hold on but Gardet pushes him away.
Por Pramuk is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Por Pramuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardet takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gardet fails to move to back control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardet wins on points by 17 to 4.
An out of breath Sacha Gardet thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Dieselnoi Por Pramuk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well fought! I'll be back stronger next time!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Sacha Gardet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 29 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gardet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gardet stops a takedown attempt from Mata.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mata has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mata has Gardet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gardet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Gardet drags the fight down to the ground.
Mata pushes down on Gardet's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Mata is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gardet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mata.
Gardet is looking to control Mata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gardet avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gardet is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Foundry, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gardet tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg. #T1#
Mata controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Mata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mata trying to control from half guard but Gardet is working away.
Gardet is looking to improve his position.
Gardet is trying to control but Mata manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (0) vs (3) Mata
Gardet is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Gardet wants to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Mata trying to control but Gardet is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mata with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gardet has given up his back. Will we see Mata going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Gardet (0) vs (6) Mata#SUB2#
Mata has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Gardet! Can he survive? No! He's out! Mata 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 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
A victorious Dado Mata 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 35 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Sacha Gardet!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and Francis DeMontford.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee misses with a takedown #TD2#
so Gardet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Gardet
Gardet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gardet wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Gardet has gone for a leg lock! Lee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gardet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Gardet#SUB2#
Gardet is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Gardet pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee trying to control but Gardet is working from the bottom.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardet is retaining full guard.
Gardet wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lee is posturing up here but Gardet has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lee tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lee has to tap! Slick submission there by Gardet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sacha Gardet!
Our winner, Sacha Gardet, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 28 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Sacha Gardet!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa shoots in for a takedown but Gardet shows good takedown defense.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gardet has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Gardet feints and as Wasa raises his hands in defense, Gardet changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (0) vs (2) Gardet
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gardet is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gardet controls the pace.#SUB#
Wasa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wasa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gardet controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Gardet 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.
Gardet is continuing to stall.
Gardet won't allow Wasa to sweep him here. #T1#
Gardet wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
Wasa looking to control.
Gardet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gardet stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
Wasa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wasa is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa being controlled here, momentarily.
Gardet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasa is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Gardet looking to sit in guard and control but Wasa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (2) Gardet
Gardet seems keen to control Wasa's posture.
Gardet 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: Wasa (2) vs (4) Gardet
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Gardet has control of the leg.
Gardet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Wasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gardet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Gardet frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (2) vs (7) Gardet
Gardet mounts Wasa! Really nice guard pass there!
Gardet controlling his opponent.
Gardet wants to take his opponent's back but Wasa doesn't allow it.
Gardet controlling his opponent.
Wasa is desperately trying to improve his position but Gardet has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Wasa is squirming around, avoiding Gardet's attempts to control the action.
Wasa stops Gardet from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Wasa gets back to half guard.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard.
Gardet not doing much here.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Gardet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Gardet seems content to control.
Let's hope that Gardet 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#
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wasa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gardet escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gardet! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (2) vs (10) Gardet
Gardet advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (2) vs (12) Gardet
Wasa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gardet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gardet with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
Gardet tries to control but Wasa wriggling away.
Wasa wants to hold on but Gardet pushes him away.
Gardet prevents Wasa from getting the reversal.
Gardet fails to move to back control.
Gardet trying to control but Wasa is having none of it. #T7#
Wasa is working to get back to half guard.
Gardet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wasa 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.
Gardet controlling the pace.
Gardet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
Gardet 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.#T8#
Gardet is pressing down on Wasa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wasa is holding on for now.
Wasa moves into full guard.
Wasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wasa keeping full guard, as Gardet tries to pass.
Gardet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gardet won't allow Wasa to sweep him here.
Gardet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasa is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Wasa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gardet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (4) vs (12) Gardet
Gardet wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Gardet keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
Gardet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Gardet keeps moving.
Gardet tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gardet looking for a guillotine here but Wasa defends easily.
#T10#
Gardet is pulling down on Wasa's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gardet is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (4) vs (14) Gardet
Gardet passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (4) vs (17) Gardet
Gardet happy to just control the position for now. #T11#
Wasa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gardet off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (8) vs (17) Gardet
Gardet looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wasa.
#SUB#
Wasa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wasa doesn't have the hooks in and Gardet manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (8) vs (19) Gardet
Gardet stands and throws Wasa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (8) vs (22) Gardet
Wasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardet is looking to take a break and control but Wasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gardet controlling from side mount. #T12#
Wasa regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gardet's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gardet is looking for a kimura but Wasa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gardet to get the leverage. #T13#
Gardet controlling the action here.
Gardet wants to pass to mount but Wasa is defending the position.
Wasa trying to control from the bottom.
Gardet is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wasa! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (8) vs (25) Gardet
Gardet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wasa is looking to escape.
Gardet controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Gardet looking to control but Wasa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wasa 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: Wasa (10) vs (25) Gardet
Gardet looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardet, not yet.
Gardet is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wasa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (10) vs (27) Gardet
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardet wins on points by 27 to 10.
An out of breath Sacha Gardet 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 255
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Sacha Gardet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Vladimir Konstantinov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Konstantinov drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardet (0) vs (2) Konstantinov#SUB#
Gardet has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Konstantinov 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 Gardet. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (0) vs (5) Konstantinov
Gardet wants to control but Konstantinov postures up.
Gardet tries to bench press Konstantinov off him but Konstantinov keeps the position.
Gardet is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Foundry, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet sneaks back into half guard.
Konstantinov is thwarting Gardet's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB#
Gardet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gardet tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Konstantinov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (0) vs (8) Konstantinov
Gardet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Konstantinov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Gardet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Konstantinov wants to control the pace but Gardet is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Gardet stops Konstantinov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gardet working to try and regain half guard.
Gardet wants to hold on but Konstantinov pushes him away.
Gardet is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Konstantinov controlling the pace for now.
Gardet tries to reverse the position but Konstantinov maintains control.
Gardet tries to control Konstantinov's body but Konstantinov pushes him off. Gardet squirms to his side and now Konstantinov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gardet (0) vs (11) Konstantinov#T5#
Konstantinov keeps control of the position as Gardet tries to break free.
Konstantinov is riding his opponent, not letting Gardet buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Gardet's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Gardet right now.
#T6#
Konstantinov trying to control momentarily.
Konstantinov has the hooks in. Gardet is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Konstantinov doesn't have the hooks in and Gardet manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (2) vs (11) Konstantinov
Gardet looking to pass the guard.
Gardet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Gardet trying to control but Konstantinov is working from the bottom.
Gardet slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (5) vs (11) Konstantinov
Konstantinov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gardet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gardet frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (8) vs (11) Konstantinov#T8##SUB#
Gardet jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Konstantinov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Konstantinov and Gardet has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gardet tries to move to mount but Konstantinov blocks the move with his legs.
Konstantinov struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Gardet is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Konstantinov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T9#
Gardet is trying to move to mount but Konstantinov reverses beautifully and ends up in Gardet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (8) vs (13) Konstantinov
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gardet is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (10) vs (13) Konstantinov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardet is looking to advance position but Konstantinov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gardet (10) vs (17) Konstantinov#T10#
Gardet is squirming around, avoiding Konstantinov's attempts to control the action.
Konstantinov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gardet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gardet is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gardet 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.
Gardet manages to get to full guard.
#T11#
Konstantinov pushing down on Gardet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gardet trying to control but Konstantinov postures up.
Gardet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gardet is trying to maintain the position but Konstantinov is very close to passing his half guard.
Konstantinov wants to free his trapped foot but Gardet is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Gardet is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Konstantinov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gardet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Konstantinov.
Gardet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13#
Gardet looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardet, not yet.
Gardet has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gardet working a defensive guard here.
Gardet wants to sweep here but Konstantinov controlling him for the moment. #T14##SUB#
Gardet looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Konstantinov has picked Gardet up and slammed him! Gardet can't keep hold of the triangle and Konstantinov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (10) vs (20) Konstantinov
Konstantinov taking a breather here.
Gardet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Konstantinov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gardet manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gardet actively working from the bottom here.
Gardet is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantinov wins on points by 20 to 10. |
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Event:
CACC 241
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Sacha Gardet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Jafar gets caught napping as Gardet dives in and scores a takedown. Jafar manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardet (2) vs (0) Jafar
Gardet trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jafar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (2) vs (2) Jafar#SUB#
Gardet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
I've been told that Jafar has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Gardet controls Jafar momentarily but Jafar frees himself. #T1#
Jafar passes Gardet's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jafar trying to control the action but Gardet is working from the bottom.
Jafar is controlling the pace.
Gardet gets full guard.
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Jafar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Jafar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jafar won't allow Gardet to sweep him here. #T3#
Gardet keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardet wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gardet working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gardet working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
#T4#
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Gardet keeps moving. #SUB#
Gardet has his foot on Jafar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jafar works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gardet looking for a guillotine here but Jafar defends easily.
Jafar passes Gardet's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5#
Gardet is trying to get back to full guard.
Jafar controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardet is refusing to be controlled, as Jafar sits in half guard.
Gardet is looking to improve his position.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Gardet won't allow it.
Jafar is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Jafar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jafar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jafar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gardet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jafar wants to free his trapped foot but Gardet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gardet is looking for a sweep. Jafar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jafar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gardet trying to control here.
#T7#
Gardet is looking for a sweep. Jafar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jafar tries to pass to full mount but Gardet defends it.
Jafar wants to control but Gardet is keeping him busy.
Gardet tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardet keeps working. #T8#
Gardet is trying to get back to full guard.
Jafar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gardet is trying to maintain the position but Jafar is very close to passing his half guard.
Jafar works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (2) vs (5) Jafar
Gardet regains half guard.
Jafar wants to take a breather but Gardet is having none of it. #T9#
Still in half guard, Jafar seems content to control.
Gardet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jafar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jafar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gardet (6) vs (5) Jafar
Jafar prevents Gardet from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Gardet is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jafar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jafar for a finish.
Jafar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gardet is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T10#
Jafar tries to escape the position.
Gardet trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Gardet is looking for the choke from the back position but Jafar is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Gardet looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Jafar is controlling Gardet 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (6) vs (7) Jafar
Jafar looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Gardet 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.
Jafar is stalling in the full guard.
Gardet keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Gardet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jafar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (6) vs (10) Jafar#T12#
Jafar wants to take a breather but Gardet manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jafar.
Gardet looking to control.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardet is keeping the position for now.
Gardet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jafar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (8) vs (10) Jafar
Jafar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T13#
Gardet advances to half guard.
Jafar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gardet being controlled here momentarily.
Jafar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gardet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (8) vs (12) Jafar
Jafar trying to control but Gardet is working from the bottom. #T14#
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardet is retaining full guard.
Gardet wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardet is working hard here to advance position.
Gardet keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardet is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar wins on points by 12 to 8.
Nuri Jafar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Savage Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CWC 227
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Corey Clark ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Sacha Gardet!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Clark gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clark (0) vs (2) Gardet
Gardet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gardet passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Clark (0) vs (5) Gardet
Gardet controls the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Clark is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gardet is thwarting Clark 's attempts to control the position.
Gardet is trying to control. Clark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gardet frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Clark (0) vs (8) Gardet
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gardet working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Clark working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Clark is squirming around, avoiding Gardet's attempts to control the action.
Clark can't escape the position.
Clark sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
Gardet wants to pass the guard but Clark is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clark manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Clark controls Gardet momentarily but Gardet frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Clark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gardet passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clark (0) vs (11) Gardet
Clark 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.
Clark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clark struggling a bit here.
Clark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardet wants to control but Clark is keeping him busy.
Gardet is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Clark will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Clark tries to improve position but can't.
Gardet has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Clark (0) vs (13) Gardet
Clark holds on for dear life, controlling Gardet's posture momentarily.
Clark is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clark is working hard here to advance position.
Gardet is looking to work his way around to Clark 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Gardet working for a submission but Clark is keeping him at bay.
Clark is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Gardet fails to advance to Clark 's back.
Gardet controlling his opponent.
Clark is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clark is trying desperately to improve position.
Gardet avoids the attempt from Clark to control.
Clark is looking to improve his position but Gardet isn't that keen on the idea.
Gardet wants to control the pace but Clark is squirming around nicely.
Clark prevents Gardet from taking his back.#T5#
Clark tries to lock up and control but Gardet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clark 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.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
Gardet trying to mount his opponent but Clark defends it.
Clark moves into full guard.
Gardet stopping the sweep attempt from Clark .
Gardet tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark , not yet.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Gardet from controlling successfully.
Gardet forces his way into half guard.
Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Gardet is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clark wants to improve his position but Gardet is controlling well.
Clark trying to control but Gardet postures up.
Clark is looking to improve his position.
Clark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gardet is working away from the top position though.
Clark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Gardet postures up.
Clark controlling the position.
Gardet preventing the sweep.
Clark is pulling down on Gardet's head to control his posture.
Clark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardet wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
Gardet trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark is trying to control the position but Gardet postures up.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Gardet from controlling successfully. #T8#
Gardet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Clark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clark pulls Gardet in to control the position.
Gardet stays in close to Clark 's body and controls the position.
Clark seems keen to control Gardet's posture.
Clark wants to sweep here but Gardet controlling him for the moment.
Clark can't keep his opponent in guard - Gardet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gardet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working. #T9##SUB2#
Gardet is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Clark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clark trying to control from the bottom.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
Clark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gardet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gardet's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clark (4) vs (13) Gardet
Clark tries to keep control of the position but Gardet is staying busy.#SUB#
Gardet is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gardet felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Clark controlling well, preventing Gardet from escaping the position.
#T10##SUB#
Gardet showing good submission defense here.
Clark trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gardet manages to reverse the position and now he's in Clark 's guard. Nice work there by Gardet.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clark (4) vs (15) Gardet
Clark can't keep his opponent in guard - Gardet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clark keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Clark is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Clark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clark trying to control the position.
Clark looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gardet looking to pass the guard.
Clark looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clark trying to keep a closed guard but Gardet is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Gardet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gardet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clark looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gardet puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Clark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clark .
Clark looking to control.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Gardet from controlling successfully.
Gardet tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard. #T13#
Clark wants to control but Gardet passes easily into half guard.
Clark moves into full guard.
Gardet stopping the sweep attempt from Clark .
Gardet 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.
Gardet preventing the sweep.
Clark working a defensive guard but Gardet manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clark (4) vs (18) Gardet
Clark is trying to improve his position.
Clark manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clark (6) vs (18) Gardet
Gardet is staying active underneath Clark , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gardet wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Gardet trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Clark 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.
Clark is keen to just control but Gardet is a slippery customer.
Gardet is looking to improve his position.
Clark trying to control from half guard but Gardet is working away.
Clark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardet is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardet wins on points by 18 to 6.
A relieved looking Sacha Gardet thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Sacha Gardet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lee 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: Gardet (0) vs (2) Lee
Gardet tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gardet wants to get back to full guard.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gardet tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Gardet won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Gardet is working away.
Lee prevents Gardet from improving his position.
Lee is taking a breather. Gardet 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#
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Gardet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gardet moves into full guard.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gardet can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (0) vs (5) Lee
Gardet is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Gardet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gardet is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Gardet is looking to improve his position.
Lee is trying to control. Gardet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gardet knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gardet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee is pressing down on Gardet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gardet is holding on for now.
Gardet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gardet trying to control but Lee postures up.
#T5#
Gardet is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (0) vs (8) Lee
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gardet can't escape the position.
#T6#
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gardet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gardet to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gardet (0) vs (11) Lee
Lee has good solid back control here.
Gardet rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
#T7#
Lee struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gardet trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gardet rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gardet is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gardet tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Gardet has a hand on Lee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (0) vs (14) Lee
Gardet is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Gardet is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Gardet regains half guard.
Lee passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (0) vs (17) Lee
Gardet is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee tries to control but Gardet wriggling away.
Gardet wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gardet (0) vs (20) Lee#T9#
Lee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lee is hanging on to Gardet's back as he tries to escape.
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gardet doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Gardet right now.
Lee wants to control but Gardet is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.
Gardet trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him. #T10#
Gardet is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Lee is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gardet has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lee biding his time, controlling Gardet.
Gardet is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T11##SUB2#
Lee 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, Gardet has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Gardet right now.
Well, with Lee on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gardet is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Gardet tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lee wants to control the pace but Gardet is squirming around nicely.
Gardet tries to hold on but Lee postures up.#T12#
Gardet is working to get back to half guard.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Gardet is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Lee fails to advance to Gardet's back.
Gardet can't escape the position.
Gardet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gardet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gardet regains half guard.
Gardet is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Gardet is defending well.
Gardet has a hand on Lee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (0) vs (23) Lee#T14#
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gardet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Gardet (0) vs (26) Lee
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 26 to 0.
Our winner, John Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Jesus Malverde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sacha Gardet!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gardet moves into the clinch.
Malverde is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gardet is defending well.#TD2#
Gardet successfully pulls guard.
Gardet wants to sweep but no luck.
Malverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardet trying to control the position.
Malverde controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Malverde wants to control from the top but Gardet keeps moving.
Malverde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardet is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet 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: Malverde (0) vs (2) Gardet
Gardet trying to mount his opponent but Malverde defends it.
Malverde is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malverde works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malverde wants to sweep but no luck.
Malverde is trying to keep Gardet in close.
Malverde has his hands on Gardet's head, controlling the position.
Malverde will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gardet trying to control but Malverde is working from the bottom.
Malverde looking for a sweep. Not yet Malverde, not yet.
Malverde is trying to keep Gardet in close.
Gardet pushing down on Malverde's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gardet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malverde moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Malverde keeping full guard, as Gardet tries to pass.
Malverde has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Malverde has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gardet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malverde keeping moving, preventing Gardet from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardet tries to free his leg and advance position but Malverde is retaining full guard.
Gardet being controlled here momentarily.
Malverde looking to control but Gardet passes into half guard.
Malverde manages to get to full guard.
Malverde wants to sweep here but Gardet controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Malverde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardet wants to control from the top but Malverde keeps moving.
Malverde 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.
Malverde is working hard here to advance position.
Gardet trying to control but Malverde is working from the bottom.
Gardet looking to pass the guard.
Malverde is pulling down on Gardet's head. It's preventing any offense from Gardet, at least for the moment.
Malverde manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gardet manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Malverde (2) vs (2) Gardet#T4#
Malverde wants to control from the top but Gardet keeps moving.
Gardet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardet being controlled here, momentarily.
Gardet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardet keeping full guard, as Malverde tries to pass.
Gardet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malverde pushing down on Gardet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Malverde is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Malverde 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.#T5#
Gardet is looking to improve his position.
Gardet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Malverde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malverde is pushing down on Gardet's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gardet is fighting to maintain full guard but Malverde has managed to sneak the leg through.
Malverde seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Malverde'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.
Gardet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Gardet won't allow Malverde to pass to mount.
Gardet trying to control here.
Gardet won't allow Malverde to pass to mount.
Gardet tries to roll over but Malverde keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Malverde in particular looking to stall.
Malverde seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gardet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Malverde is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gardet defends it well.
Gardet tries to roll over but Malverde keeps him under control.#T7#
Malverde is trying to control the action in half guard but Gardet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malverde with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gardet is in trouble now - Malverde has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Malverde (5) vs (2) Gardet
Malverde trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gardet is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gardet regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gardet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gardet wants to improve his position but Malverde is controlling well.
Malverde tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gardet knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Malverde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardet keeps working. #T8#
Gardet is doing well to control the position and prevent Malverde from advancing to side control.
Malverde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardet keeps working.
Gardet tries to get to full guard but Malverde has control of the leg.
Gardet keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Malverde in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gardet tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Malverde!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesus Malverde! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Feltz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gardet to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gardet forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardet passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gardet trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Gardet is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gardet extends the arm and Feltz is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sacha Gardet! |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sacha Gardet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gardet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gardet ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gardet no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardet wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Gardet throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Archer escapes and throws Gardet's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (0) vs (3) Archer
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Archer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Archer prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Gardet tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gardet (0) vs (5) Archer
Gardet is desperately trying to improve his position but Archer has a good base and remains in mount.
Archer controlling his opponent.
Gardet is working to get back to half guard.
Archer moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Gardet (0) vs (8) Archer
Gardet trying to control the hands but Archer won't let him.
Gardet is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Archer biding his time, controlling Gardet.
Gardet is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Foundry, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gardet is trying to break free.
Gardet is keeping busy.
Archer avoiding Gardet 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Archer controlling well, preventing Gardet from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Archer controlling the positon.
Gardet tries to escape the position.
Gardet is working hard here to advance position.
Archer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gardet.
Gardet tries to break free.
#T4##SUB2#
Archer has the hooks in. Gardet is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Archer passes his arm under Gardet's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Gardet taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Able Archer!
A victorious Able Archer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Jesus St Pierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sacha Gardet!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
St Pierre closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gardet quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St Pierre (2) vs (0) Gardet
Gardet keeping control of the position.
Gardet is trying to get back to full guard.
St Pierre wants to free his trapped foot but Gardet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gardet is looking to improve his position.
Gardet felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gardet manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gardet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but St Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
St Pierre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre passes Gardet's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
St Pierre is pressing down on Gardet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gardet is holding on for now. #SUB#
St Pierre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gardet sees it coming and defends easily.
Gardet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
St Pierre is trying to work for a kimura but Gardet is defending well.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but Gardet defending well.
St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardet keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
St Pierre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gardet is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gardet is looking for a sweep. St Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gardet is trying to control but can't.
Gardet is trying to get back to full guard.
St Pierre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
St Pierre wants to free his trapped foot but Gardet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gardet wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
St Pierre is looking for a kimura but Gardet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for St Pierre to get the leverage.
Gardet tries to get to full guard but St Pierre has control of the leg.
St Pierre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gardet knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gardet actively working from the bottom here.
Gardet works his way to full guard. Good work.
St Pierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardet is retaining full guard. #T4#
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Gardet keeps moving.
St Pierre is really struggling to control Gardet but he's trying to hold on to the position.
St Pierre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gardet trying to control the position.
St Pierre pushes down on Gardet's leg and manages to get into half guard.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Gardet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
St Pierre stalling.
St Pierre tries to pass to full mount but Gardet defends it.
St Pierre is trying to control the action in half guard but Gardet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
St Pierre wants to pass to mount but Gardet is defending the position.
St Pierre trying to control from half guard but Gardet is working away.
St Pierre stalling away here and it's allowed Gardet to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T6#
St Pierre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gardet is trying to get back to full guard.
St Pierre is looking to stall here but Gardet recovers full guard.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Pierre trying to control but Gardet is working from the bottom.
St Pierre passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (5) vs (0) Gardet#SUB#
St Pierre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gardet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7##SUB#
St Pierre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gardet tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
St Pierre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gardet, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Gardet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
St Pierre tries to move to mount but Gardet blocks the move with his legs. #T8##SUB#
St Pierre goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gardet rolls with the submission and now he's on top in St Pierre's guard! Nice work there by Gardet! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (5) vs (2) Gardet
Gardet trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Gardet postures up.
#SUB#
St Pierre has an active guard here but Gardet has managed to pass into half guard.
Gardet is looking to take a break and control but St Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
St Pierre actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
St Pierre is trying to maintain the position but Gardet is very close to passing his half guard.
St Pierre is trying to get back to full guard.
Gardet tries to pass the half guard into mount. St Pierre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
St Pierre trying to hold on to Gardet's head to control him but Gardet postures up.
St Pierre wants to get back to full guard but Gardet has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (5) vs (5) Gardet#T10#
St Pierre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gardet wants to pass to mount but St Pierre is defending the position.
St Pierre wants to get back to full guard.
Gardet tries to pass to full mount but St Pierre defends it.
St Pierre trying to get back to full guard but Gardet takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (5) vs (8) Gardet
St Pierre tries to reverse the position but Gardet maintains control.
St Pierre is squirming around, avoiding Gardet's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Gardet might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control St Pierre haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
St Pierre slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gardet passes into side control, despite St Pierre's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (5) vs (11) Gardet
St Pierre gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
St Pierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gardet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gardet's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: St Pierre (9) vs (11) Gardet#SUB#
St Pierre working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gardet is in bad spot here.
#T12##SUB#
St Pierre looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
St Pierre working for a choke but Gardet is defending well.
Gardet tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gardet tries to hold on but St Pierre pushes him away.
St Pierre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gardet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
St Pierre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
St Pierre controlling the pace for now.
Gardet is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, St Pierre has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: St Pierre (12) vs (11) Gardet
Good control from St Pierre.#SUB#
St Pierre is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
St Pierre wants to control but Gardet is keeping busy.#T14#
St Pierre controlling well, preventing Gardet from escaping the position.
Gardet trying to control the hands but St Pierre won't let him. #SUB#
St Pierre looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Gardet is controlling St Pierre 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (12) vs (13) Gardet
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Gardet from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Pierre 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardet wins on points by 13 to 12. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Bong Ji Woo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sacha Gardet!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gardet gets a double leg takedown into Ji Woo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ji Woo (0) vs (2) Gardet
Ji Woo seems keen to control Gardet's posture.
Gardet tries to free his leg and advance position but Ji Woo is retaining full guard.
Ji Woo is trying to keep Gardet in close.
Ji Woo can't keep his opponent in guard - Gardet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Gardet is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ji Woo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Ji Woo trying to control from the bottom.
Gardet works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (0) vs (5) Gardet
Gardet tries to take his opponent's back but Ji Woo turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ji Woo (2) vs (5) Gardet#SUB2#
Gardet isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ji Woo stacks Gardet 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 Ji Woo! Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (5) vs (5) Gardet#T2#
Gardet is looking to regain half guard here but Ji Woo keeps moving and retains side control.
Ji Woo 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.
Ji Woo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardet keeps working.
Gardet is trying to get back to half guard.
Gardet prevents Ji Woo from improving position. #T3#
Gardet manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ji Woo's best efforts.
Gardet is trying to get back to full guard.
Gardet 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.
Ji Woo wants to pass to mount but Gardet is defending the position.
Gardet wants to get back to full guard.
Ji Woo is thwarting Gardet's attempts to control the position.
Gardet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Gardet keeping full guard, as Ji Woo tries to pass.
Gardet is trying to control the position but Ji Woo postures up. #SUB2#
Gardet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ji Woo defends well.
Gardet wants to sweep here but Ji Woo controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Ji Woo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ji Woo stopping the sweep attempt from Gardet.#SUB2#
Gardet working for a triangle but Ji Woo defends it easily.
Gardet keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully.
Gardet being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
Gardet trying to keep a closed guard but Ji Woo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gardet looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ji Woo passes into half guard.
Ji Woo wants to take a breather but Gardet is having none of it.
Ji Woo wants to pass to mount but Gardet is defending the position.
Ji Woo trying to control the action but Gardet is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ji Woo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (8) vs (5) Gardet
Gardet is trying desperately to improve position.
Gardet is trying to reverse the position but instead Ji Woo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ji Woo (11) vs (5) Gardet
Ji Woo has the hooks in. Gardet is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Ji Woo tightening his grip on Gardet, looking for the choke. #T8##SUB#
Gardet defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ji Woo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gardet tries to escape the position.
Ji Woo doesn't have the hooks in and Gardet manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ji Woo (11) vs (7) Gardet
Gardet pushes down on Ji Woo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ji Woo has his hands clasped together around Gardet's back. He's all about the action.#T9#
Gardet is thwarting Ji Woo's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Gardet is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ji Woo is just riding it out for now. Gardet eventually gives up the hold.
Gardet controlling the pace. #T10#
Gardet uses his free foot to push down on Ji Woo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ji Woo. Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (11) vs (10) Gardet
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ji Woo is looking to improve his position but Gardet isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Gardet moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ji Woo has worked his arm free - good work by Ji Woo!
Gardet tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Gardet tries for a kimura but Ji Woo is defending well. #T11#
Gardet tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ji Woo's legs.
Ji Woo is trying to control Gardet's posture but Gardet avoids it.
Ji Woo tries to bench press Gardet off him but Gardet keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gardet goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ji Woo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gardet but great work by Ji Woo. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ji Woo (15) vs (10) Gardet
Gardet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ji Woo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gardet seems a little lost for a moment, as Ji Woo dominates the positioning.#T12#
Gardet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ji Woo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ji Woo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gardet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ji Woo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gardet regains half guard.
Ji Woo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ji Woo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gardet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gardet moves into full guard.
Ji Woo advances to half guard. #T13##SUB2#
Gardet with the active half guard here but Ji Woo passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (18) vs (10) Gardet
Gardet tries to improve position but can't.
Ji Woo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gardet tries to buck Ji Woo off but Ji Woo is having none of it.
Ji Woo is looking to take a break and control but Gardet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Gardet is trying to work for a sweep but Ji Woo has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ji Woo (20) vs (10) Gardet
Ji Woo trying to control but Gardet is having none of it.
Ji Woo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gardet is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gardet wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ji Woo (23) vs (10) Gardet
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardet is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ji Woo takes the fight on points by 23 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Bong Ji Woo 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): Montreal 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sacha Gardet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kribb Furgesson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gardet dives in for a single leg takedown but Furgesson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Furgesson tries to clinch #TD#
and Gardet counters with a single leg into guard. Furgesson didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardet (2) vs (0) Furgesson
Our spies down at at Kribbson's MMA Garage inform us that Furgesson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Furgesson keeping moving, preventing Gardet from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Furgesson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gardet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gardet looking to pass the guard.
Gardet passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (5) vs (0) Furgesson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furgesson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Gardet is trying to get an arm triangle but Furgesson is defending well. #T1#
Furgesson wants to control but Gardet postures up.
Furgesson tries to buck Gardet off but Gardet is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Furgesson's face as Gardet controls the position. #SUB#
Gardet thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gardet trying to control the position but Furgesson is working away. #SUB#
Gardet wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Furgesson, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Furgesson stops Gardet from passing to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Furgesson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Gardet goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Furgesson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gardet's guard! Nice work there by Furgesson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (5) vs (2) Furgesson
Furgesson wants to control from the top but Gardet keeps moving. #SUB#
Gardet has his foot on Furgesson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Furgesson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Furgesson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gardet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Furgesson has managed to get both his arms back between Gardet's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Furgesson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardet is retaining full guard.
Furgesson stopping the sweep attempt from Gardet.#SUB2#
Furgesson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gardet dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (7) vs (2) Furgesson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardet passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (10) vs (2) Furgesson
Furgesson tries to buck Gardet off but Gardet is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Furgesson keeps working.
Furgesson tries to buck Gardet off but Gardet is having none of it.#T4#
Furgesson wants to control but Gardet postures up.#SUB#
Gardet is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Furgesson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gardet is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Furgesson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Furgesson wants to control but Gardet postures up.
Gardet tries to move into full mount but can't pass Furgesson's legs.
Gardet wants to control but Furgesson is keeping him busy. #T5##SUB#
Gardet working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Furgesson prevents Gardet from moving into mount. #SUB#
Gardet is trying to get an arm triangle but Furgesson is defending well. #SUB#
Gardet working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Furgesson is looking for a sweep.#T6##SUB#
Gardet is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Furgesson is trying to escape and Gardet transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Furgesson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gardet! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sacha Gardet! |
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Event:
Madness 45 Kocak vs Ferreira
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Gardet throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holloway tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gardet is in Holloway's guard.
Holloway looking to control.
#SUB#
Holloway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gardet wants to pass the guard but Holloway is keeping the position.
Gardet passes Holloway's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Holloway looking for submissions off his back.
Gardet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holloway 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.
Gardet is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Holloway regains half guard.
Gardet is looking to take a break and control but Holloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Gardet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holloway has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holloway is looking to control Gardet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holloway avoid being mounted?
Holloway missing with punches from the bottom.
Gardet is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Holloway!
Holloway keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gardet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardet looking to control but Holloway is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Gardet manages to capitalize on a mistake by Holloway to take his back!
Holloway tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Holloway fending off the submission attempt from Gardet. #SUB2#
Gardet is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Holloway has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Gardet is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Holloway knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Holloway for a finish. #SUB2#
Holloway defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Gardet is working for a rear naked choke. Holloway is not defending it well and Gardet has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Holloway refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Holloway's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sacha Gardet!
The defeated Dale Holloway had this to say: 'sometimes your the pawn and sometimes your the king, tonight I was the pawn.'.
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Event:
Madness 41 Seran vs Yun
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Sosa lands with a nice body punch.
Decent striking displayed by Sosa there.
Gardet ducks under a wild hook from Sosa.
The fighters circling - Sosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gardet changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sosa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Gardet counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knees to the body from Sosa.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sosa obliges.
Gardet swings wildly with an uppercut but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gardet misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Sosa.
Gardet misses with the head strike.
Sosa blocks a body shot from Gardet.
Gardet misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Gardet has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sosa uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Sosa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gardet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Sosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gardet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sosa throws a jab when Gardet was well out of range.
Gardet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sosa scores with a nice head shot.
Gardet moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Sosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sosa loads up on a big right hand but Gardet slips the punch.
Gardet drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sosa defends it well.
A big right from Sosa misses.
Sosa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gardet.
Gardet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sosa throws an overhand right that lands on Gardet's shoulder, as Gardet tries to avoid the shot.
Sosa misses with an uppercut. Gardet saw that one coming.
Sosa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gardet fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2##TD2#
Gardet bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Gardet looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gardet trying to control the position but Sosa is working away.
Sosa is looking for a sweep.
Sosa struggling a bit here.
Sosa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sosa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sosa tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Well, if Gardet 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.
#ES#
Sosa manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gardet keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sosa connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Sacha Gardet has been cut.
Gardet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sosa landing knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sosa.#ROC#
Gardet is rocked!
Sosa lands a left hand.
Gardet is still on wobbly legs! Can Sosa finish him?
Sosa creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gardet's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gardet drops to his knees and Sosa pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcello Sosa!
An out of breath Marcello Sosa 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:
The Island Season 10, 135 lbs, Round 4
Date: Feb 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Gueguen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gardet defends it nicely.#TD#
Gardet shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gueguen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gueguen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gueguen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gueguen in particular looking to stall.
Gueguen is keen to just control but Gardet is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gueguen wants to pass to mount but Gardet is defending the position.
Gardet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gueguen prevents Gardet from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Gueguen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gardet sees it coming and defends easily.
Gueguen trying to control the action but Gardet is working from the bottom.
Gardet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gardet seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gueguen tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardet is retaining full guard.
Gueguen trying to control but Gardet is working from the bottom.
Gardet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gueguen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gueguen 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#
Gardet is looking to pass into half guard but Gueguen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gueguen is in guard.#REVB#
Gardet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gueguen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gardet wants to control from the top but Gueguen keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gueguen keeping full guard, as Gardet tries to pass.
Gardet trying to control the position from guard on top but Gueguen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gueguen keeping full guard, as Gardet tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gueguen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gardet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gueguen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gardet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Gardet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gueguen keeping full guard, as Gardet tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gueguen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gardet defends well.#SUB2#
Gueguen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gardet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gueguen is keeping the position for now.
Gardet is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gueguen looking for subs off his back but Gardet has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gueguen is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gueguen is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gardet has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gardet pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gueguen is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gardet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sacha Gardet!
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 135 lbs, Round 3
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Gardet dives in and scores a takedown into Larousse's guard.
Larousse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardet trying to control but Larousse is working from the bottom.
Gardet looking to pass the guard.
Gardet wants to control from the top but Larousse keeps moving. #SUB2#
Larousse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Larousse looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Larousse tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Gardet trying to control but Larousse is working from the bottom.
Larousse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gardet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gardet tries to free his leg and advance position but Larousse is retaining full guard.
Larousse is trying to keep Gardet in close.
Gardet pushes down on Larousse's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Larousse is looking for a sweep. Gardet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gardet is looking for a kimura but Larousse is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gardet to get the leverage.
Larousse is looking for a sweep. Gardet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gardet trying to control the action but Larousse is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Larousse actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Gardet wants to control but Larousse is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Larousse darts in looking for a takedown but Gardet gets double underhooks and turns Larousse into the cage.
Gardet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Larousse sprawls and moves away.
Gardet looks to score with a jab to the body but Larousse is just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Larousse has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Larousse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gardet moves away.
Larousse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gardet tries to avoid it but Larousse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gardet to the ground. Gardet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gardet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Larousse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gardet as he avoids it easily.
Sacha Gardet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basile Larousse.#TD#
Gardet fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Larousse to the ground. Gardet is now in Larousse's guard.
Larousse wants to sweep here but Gardet controlling him for the moment.
Gardet trying to control but Larousse is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larousse is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Larousse is pushing down on Gardet's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gardet is fighting to maintain full guard but Larousse has managed to sneak the leg through.
Larousse tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gardet knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gardet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gardet looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardet, not yet. #SUB2#
Larousse is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gardet is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gardet has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Larousse working for a triangle but Gardet defends it easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Larousse looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gardet passes into half guard.
Gardet passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gardet tries to control but Larousse wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardet pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sacha Gardet dominated that round.
That's time! Gardet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Larousse tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gardet defends well and Larousse ends up having to push Gardet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gardet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larousse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gardet swivels and escapes.#TD#
Gardet drives through with a takedown into Larousse's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sacha Gardet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Larousse working for submissions but it's allowed Gardet to get to half guard.
Larousse is not content to let Gardet control the position.#SUB#
Gardet seems to be working for a kimura but Larousse defends the submission attempt.
Larousse wants to improve his position but Gardet is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larousse is looking to control Gardet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Larousse avoid being mounted?#T1#
Larousse is in trouble now - Gardet has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Larousse is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Gardet locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Larousse is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sacha Gardet!
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Gardet missing with a left hand there. Soup was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soup shoots in but no luck this time.
Soup has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gardet.#TD2#
Gardet scores with a takedown into Soup's guard.
Gardet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gardet being controlled here momentarily.
Soup trying to keep a closed guard but Gardet is proving a slippery customer.
Soup is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soup looking for a guillotine here but Gardet defends easily.
Soup keeping moving, preventing Gardet from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gardet looking to pass the guard.
Soup tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardet tries to free his leg and advance position but Soup is retaining full guard.
Gardet sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soup's guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gardet controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Gardet 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.
Gardet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gardet wants to pass the guard but Soup is defending well. #T3#
Soup is staying active underneath Gardet, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Soup gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Soup keeping moving, preventing Gardet from controlling successfully.
Gardet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB#
Soup escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gardet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gardet passes into half guard.
Gardet is looking to pass Soup's guard but actually Soup recovers to full guard.
Soup looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soup is pulling down on Gardet's head to control his posture.
Gardet wants to control from the top but Soup keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sacha Gardet dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Gardet drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soup keeping full guard, as Gardet tries to pass. #SUB#
Soup had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gardet defends it easily.
Gardet wants to pass the guard but Soup is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet advances position into side control!
Gardet laying and praying for a moment but Soup takes advantage and regains half guard. #T1#
Gardet tries to pass to full mount but Soup defends it.
Gardet is keen to just control but Soup is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Soup is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gardet pulls his head out easily.
Soup wants to control but Gardet is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Soup is doing well to control the position and prevent Gardet from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Gardet is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gardet passes to full mount!
Soup stops Gardet from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Soup keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gardet is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gardet controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Gardet prevents Soup from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Gardet swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Soup is now in Gardet's guard. A big mistake from Gardet there, giving up the dominant position!
Gardet tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Soup drops back looking for a leg! Gardet is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gardet manages to kick Soup off! Soup jumps back into Gardet's guard.
Gardet is controlling Soup's posture.
Gardet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soup controls the pace.#T4#
Gardet looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardet, not yet.
Gardet keeps trying to improve his position.
Soup trying to control but Gardet is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gardet working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Soup has passed into half guard!
Gardet wants to improve his position but Soup is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Soup is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soup frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sacha Gardet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gardet looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Soup looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gardet is one step ahead there.
Gardet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Soup looking to control but Gardet passes into half guard.
Gardet is looking to stall here but Soup recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet wants to pass the guard but Soup is keeping the position.
Sacha Gardet has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Gardet postures up.
Soup keeping full guard, as Gardet tries to pass.
Gardet preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soup is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Soup trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Soup drops back looking for a leg! Gardet is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gardet manages to kick Soup off! Soup jumps back into Gardet's guard.
Gardet looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardet, not yet. #T2#
Gardet is trying to control the position but Soup postures up.
Soup wants to control from the top but Gardet keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gardet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soup doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soup manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Gardet looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Soup passes into side control.
#SUB#
Soup swings around for an armbar but Gardet sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Soup's guard.#T3##SUB#
Soup looking for subs off his back but Gardet has passed one foot through into half guard.
Soup is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gardet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gardet's back!
Soup keeps control of the position as Gardet tries to break free.
#SUB#
Soup is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gardet is defending well though. Soup let's go of the attempt for now.
Soup really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gardet.
Gardet wants to escape the position.
#T4##SUB#
Soup is looking for the choke from the back position but Gardet is controlling his hands well.
Gardet wants to escape the position.
Gardet tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gardet wants to control but Soup is having none of it.
Gardet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gardet gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gardet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Soup 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.
Maggot Soup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sacha Gardet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gardet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sacha Gardet.
Well Gardet has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Sacha Gardet!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Sacha Gardet!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Sacha Gardet!
Sacha Gardet wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Gardet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marley misses with a looping right.
Gardet slips under a jab from Marley.
Marley takes a swing at Gardet's ribcage but misses.
Gardet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marley is fending him off so far but Gardet persists. Nope, Marley circles away and we're back to standing.
Gardet backing away here, and Marley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marley misses with a low kick as Gardet jumps back.
Marley lands a jab to Gardet's midsection.
Gardet fails to land the takedown.
Gardet misses with a left hand
and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley misses the shot to the body.
Gardet tries to counter with a takedown but Marley is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target.
Marley misses with a few strikes there.
Marley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marley duly obliges.
Gardet shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sacha Gardet. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Marley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gardet takes one to the chin there.
Marley is looking to clinch.
Gardet feinted with a counter takedown.
Gardet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Gardet shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marley defends it nicely.
Marley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Gardet looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gardet pushing down on Marley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardet frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Gardet wants to finish this one by submission but Marley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gardet. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gardet prevents Marley from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Gardet has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Marley is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sacha Gardet!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Gardet shoots in and bounces Burner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Burner is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gardet dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Gardet has hold of Burner's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Burner seems comfortable defending it but Gardet has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Burner is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Burner is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gardet couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sacha Gardet!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Luque connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gardet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luque.
A big right from Luque misses. #TD#
Gardet shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gardet advances position into side control!#SUB#
Gardet tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gardet has hold of Luque's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Luque tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gardet cranks the arm and Luque screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Luque, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sacha Gardet!
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Event:
Island Fights 3
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Mox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mox throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Gardet looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gardet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mox is keeping the position for now.
Gardet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mox looking to control.
Mox might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gardet haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Mox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gardet is one step ahead there.
Mox wants to control but Gardet passes easily into half guard.
Gardet slows the pace down in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mox can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gardet trying to control the action but Mox is working from the bottom.
Gardet passes to side control.
Gardet controls the position from side control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mox wants to control but Gardet postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mox prevents Gardet from improving position.
Gardet wants to control but Mox is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gardet tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gardet thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Mox is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gardet is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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. #SUB#
Gardet is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mox is trying to control Gardet's posture but Gardet avoids it.
Gardet is looking to take a break and control but Mox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mox is trying to get back to half guard.
Gardet taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mox looks to score with a jab to the body but Gardet is just out of range.
It looked like Gardet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Gardet bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Gardet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gardet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gardet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardet tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sacha Gardet dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gardet moves away.
Mox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mox just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Gardet shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mox is trying to defend but Gardet finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gardet is trying to control the action in half guard but Mox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gardet stalling. #SUB#
Gardet is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mox sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gardet is looking for a kimura but Mox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gardet to get the leverage.
Gardet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Mox is looking to control Gardet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mox avoid being mounted?
Gardet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gardet is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mox!
Mox tries to lock up and control but Gardet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gardet with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gardet content just to control the position here.
Gardet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gardet is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mox is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Gardet wants to take Mox's back but he can't do it this time.
Mox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mox tries to hold on but Gardet pushes him away. #SUB#
Gardet goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mox turns into him and now he's in Gardet's guard.
Gardet wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardet has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mox has passed into side control.
#T3#
Gardet is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mox is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mox looking to control but Gardet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mox thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mox throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gardet manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mox working the head and body with strikes.
Gardet wants to control but Mox is keeping busy.
Gardet tries to get to full guard but Mox has control of the leg. #T4#
Gardet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mox is keen to just control but Gardet is a slippery customer.
Mox is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mox is stalling here. Gardet is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mox seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gardet has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gardet trying to control the position but Mox is working away.
Mox is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mox tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gardet presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sacha Gardet dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gardet sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Gardet gets a takedown into half guard.
Mox trying to control but Gardet postures up.
#SUB#
Gardet seems to be looking for submissions.
Mox wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gardet is thwarting Mox's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB#
Gardet is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mox defends it well.
Mox is trying to get back to full guard.
Gardet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gardet is thwarting Mox's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Gardet scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2##SUB#
Gardet is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mox sees it coming and defends easily.
Mox won't allow Gardet to pass to mount.
Gardet with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gardet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gardet's back!
Mox gets his hands free as Gardet looks to control.
Mox struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gardet trying to control the hands but Mox breaks the grip.
Mox tries to get the hooks in deep but Gardet pushed the leg off.
Even with his hooks in, Mox manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Gardet rolls, trying to escape but Mox keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Will Mox go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mox has the hooks in. Gardet is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gardet controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Gardet staying busy and making it hard for Mox to control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mox throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Gardet covering up well and avoiding damage.
Gardet just trying to survive but Mox is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandon Mox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sacha Gardet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gardet covering up well under a series of strikes from Mox.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sacha Gardet.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gardet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sacha Gardet!
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