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Event:
SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 34 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Takeshi did well to prevent Chai getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Takeshi
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Takeshi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi gets full guard.
Chai looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Chai wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai controlling from the top position.
Takeshi wants to hit a sweep here but Chai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Takeshi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Takeshi#SUB#
Chai working for a guillotine from mount but Takeshi is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai looking to control but Takeshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Takeshi has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Chai's lack of action.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takeshi wants to control but Chai passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (0) Takeshi#SUB#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takeshi, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Chai tries to advance to mount but Takeshi denies him.
Takeshi tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
Takeshi wants to control but Chai postures up.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Takeshi denies him.
Takeshi is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Takeshi stops Chai from passing to mount. #T4#
Chai controls the position.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takeshi tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
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. #T5#
Takeshi stops Chai from passing to mount. #SUB#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chai working away.
Takeshi looks to move to half guard but instead Chai has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (10) vs (0) Takeshi
Takeshi is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6#
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chai tries to control but Takeshi wriggling away.
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Chai content just to control the position here.
Chai fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai takes Takeshi's back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (13) vs (0) Takeshi
Takeshi turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (13) vs (2) Takeshi
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (15) vs (2) Takeshi
Chai wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.#T8#
Chai wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takeshi is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Takeshi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (18) vs (2) Takeshi
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't. #T9#
Chai trying to control the position but Takeshi is working away. #SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Takeshi prevents Chai from improving position. #T10#
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.
Chai advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (20) vs (2) Takeshi#SUB#
Takeshi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chai.
Takeshi gets back to half guard.
Chai is controlling the pace.
Chai is looking to stall here but Takeshi recovers full guard. #T11#
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (20) vs (4) Takeshi
Takeshi won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai has his hands on Takeshi's head, controlling the position.
Takeshi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Takeshi is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Takeshi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Takeshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai trying to control but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi is looking to stall here but Chai recovers full guard.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Chai working for a triangle but Takeshi defends it easily.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #SUB2#
Takeshi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chai! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (24) vs (4) Takeshi
Chai taking a break here but Takeshi is having none of it and regains half guard. #T14#
Takeshi has a hand on Chai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (27) vs (4) Takeshi#SUB#
Chai is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Takeshi is surviving well by controlling Chai's body position as best he can.
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeshi is looking to escape.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 27 to 4.
A relieved looking Dragon Li Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 33 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Macker tries to sprawl but Chai drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Macker
Macker is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai controlling the action here.
Macker 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai is looking to advance position but Macker won't allow it.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Macker manages to get to full guard.
Macker wants to hit a sweep here but Chai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Macker there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Macker
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macker is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Macker has given up his back here. Will Chai look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (0) Macker
Chai looking to hold on to the position here but Macker rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Macker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (2) Macker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is trying to keep Macker in close.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Macker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (5) Macker
The referee asks Macker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Macker prefers to stall for the moment though.
Macker trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai gets back to half guard.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macker wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macker stalling. #T4#
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Macker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Macker is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Macker is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macker is working away from the top position though.
Chai wants to get back to full guard but Macker has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (8) Macker#T6#
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Macker is staying tight to Chai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Macker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs.
Chai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Macker is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (8) vs (10) Macker
Macker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
It looks like Macker 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.
Macker trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai moves into full guard.
Chai wants to improve his position but instead Macker has moved into half guard.
#T8#
Macker is controlling the pace.
Macker wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Macker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Macker is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Macker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Macker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (12) vs (10) Macker
Macker tries to break free.
#T10#
Macker turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (12) vs (12) Macker
Chai is trying to control the position but Macker postures up.
Macker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (14) vs (12) Macker
Chai wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11##SUB#
Chai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Macker dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (14) vs (14) Macker
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment.
Macker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chai's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Macker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (14) vs (17) Macker#SUB2#
Macker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T12#
Macker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai prevents Macker from improving position.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Macker keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
Chai sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Macker.
Macker tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macker is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Well, if Macker 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.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Macker 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 17 to 14.
Dan Macker thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 266 Hall vs Chai
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 32 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 23 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Helvig tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chai is in Helvig's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Helvig
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai pushing down on Helvig's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is keen to just control but Helvig is a slippery customer.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai trying to control the action but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig moves into full guard.
Helvig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Helvig#T1#
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Helvig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Helvig won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai trying to control the position.
Chai wants to sweep here but Helvig controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helvig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
Chai looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Helvig has picked Chai up and slammed him! Chai can't keep hold of the triangle and Helvig manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Helvig
Helvig is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Helvig working away.
Chai is letting Helvig control him for a moment.
It looks like Helvig 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.
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Helvig off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (6) vs (5) Helvig
Helvig turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (7) Helvig#SUB#
Helvig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helvig has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.
Helvig passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Helvig is taking a breather. Chai 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.
Helvig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai trying to control here.
Chai tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.#T4#
Helvig controlling the action here.
Helvig is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Helvig trying to control the pace.
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Helvig 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.
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.#T5#
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai is trying to control the position but Helvig postures up.
Helvig controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
More stalling from Helvig.
Helvig postures up.
#T6#
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helvig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Helvig 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. #T7#
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Helvig passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig controlling the pace.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai trying to control here.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Chai is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Helvig jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (10) Helvig
Helvig wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Helvig controls the position.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai trying to remain calm as Helvig controls from the top position.
Helvig is continuing to stall.#T9#
Helvig working away.
A lull in the action here as Helvig stalls from top position.
Chai tries to bench press Helvig off him but Helvig keeps the position.
Helvig happy to just control the position for now. #T10#
Chai tries to buck Helvig off but Helvig is having none of it.#SUB2#
Helvig wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chai, who protects the arm well.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Helvig slows the pace down. #T11#
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai tries to bench press Helvig off him but Helvig keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Helvig takes a little break here. Chai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The adventures of Helvig the control monster continue. Boring.#T12#
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Helvig has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (6) vs (12) Helvig
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Helvig moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (6) vs (15) Helvig
I would not like to be Chai right now.
#T13#
Helvig is not going to allow Chai to sit and survive in this position.
Helvig keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
Chai wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Helvig controlling from the back.#T14#
Chai trying to control the position but Helvig manages to sink in the hooks.
Helvig really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.
Chai is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig wins on points by 15 to 6.
Bjørn Helvig decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 253 Bar vs Ozymandias
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 32 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 13 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Chai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kersikov is trying to defend but Chai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov 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.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chai trying to control the pace.
Chai working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kersikov's thigh. Kersikov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chai stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Kersikov#T3#
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kersikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (5) vs (4) Kersikov
You can see the frustration on Chai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Chai.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Chai from escaping the position.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.
Chai breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (4) Kersikov
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Kersikov has Chai pulled in close to control his posture.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersikov controlling Chai's posture.
Chai trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T7#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Chai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage.
Kersikov is concentrating on defense, preventing Chai from advancing position.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (4) Kersikov
Chai fails to move to back control. #T10#
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to take Kersikov's back but he can't do it this time.
Chai controlling his opponent.
Chai trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it. #T11##SUB#
Chai jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kersikov manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Chai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kersikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chai but great work by Kersikov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (10) vs (8) Kersikov
Chai is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Chai trying to remain calm as Kersikov controls from the top position.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Kersikov stalls from top position.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Chai struggling a bit here.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chai tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.#T14#
Kersikov working away.
Chai regains half guard.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Chai tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
After winning the bout, Dragon Li Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 245 Johnson vs McCain
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 31 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 51 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Ottke
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai working away.
Ottke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai just content to control the position.
Chai moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (6) vs (0) Ottke
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chai looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chai forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (9) vs (0) Ottke#T1#
Will Chai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Chai looking to break Ottke's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ottke remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Chai controls the position.#SUB#
Ottke defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms.
Ottke is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2##SUB#
Chai looking to break Ottke's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ottke remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Chai is looking to control Ottke but Ottke is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Ottke is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Chai is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Chai is looking for the choke from the back position but Ottke is controlling his hands well. #T3##SUB#
Chai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ottke defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Chai just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ottke is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Chai is persistently looking for the submission but Ottke is defending it well.
Ottke just trying to survive but Chai is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4##SUB#
Ottke is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chai gets his way!
Ottke tries to break free.
Chai has good solid back control here.
Chai controlling well, preventing Ottke from escaping the position.
Ottke trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Chai has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ottke's body.
#T5##SUB#
Chai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chai is riding his opponent, not letting Ottke buck him off.
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Ottke pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Ottke right now.
Chai wants to control but Ottke manages to buck him off and is now in Chai's guard! Nice work there by Ottke! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (9) vs (2) Ottke#T6#
Ottke preventing the sweep.
Chai is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T7##SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather.
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chai is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up. #T8#
Chai working a defensive guard but Ottke manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (9) vs (5) Ottke
Chai struggling a bit here.
Chai is trying to improve his position.
Ottke wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy. #T9#
Chai is trying to improve his position.
Chai is trying to work for a sweep but Ottke has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (9) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Ottke controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Chai tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Ottke content just to control the position here.
Chai regains half guard.
Ottke not doing much here.
#T11#
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Ottke has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T12#
Chai tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ottke has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (9) vs (10) Ottke
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
Chai tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ottke tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
Chai tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Chai is trying to reverse the position but instead Ottke has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (9) vs (13) Ottke#T14#
You can see the frustration on Chai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ottke is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke controlling well, preventing Chai from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 13 to 9.
A relieved looking Rolf Ottke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 236 Elvul vs Helvig
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 30 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Chai dives in and scores a takedown into Sova's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Sova
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sova is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Sova
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sova controls the pace.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chai pulls Sova in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Sova is stalling in the full guard.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Sova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sova passes into half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sova controlling the action here.
Sova wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position. #T2#
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Sova
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Chai tries to hold on but Sova postures up.
Sova controlling his opponent.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova avoids the attempt from Chai to control.#T4#
Sova trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Sova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Sova's lack of action.
Sova is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (8) Sova
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai regains half guard.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai is trying to keep Sova in close.
#T5#
Sova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chai working for a triangle but Sova defends it easily.
Chai controls Sova momentarily but Sova frees himself.
Sova advances to half guard. #T6#
Sova is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova controlling the action here.
Sova passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (11) Sova
Sova moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (2) vs (13) Sova
Sova trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Sova controlling his opponent. #T7#
Sova prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action.
Sova fails to take his opponent's back.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sova not doing much here.
Sova is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Chai won't allow Sova to pass to mount.
Chai trying to hold on to Sova's head to control him but Sova postures up.
Sova trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Sova is very close to passing his half guard.
Chai gets full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sova showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Sova pushes down on Chai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sova wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Sova trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Sova tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
Sova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Sova wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Sova pushes his legs off easily.
Chai is trying to control the position but Sova postures up.
Sova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T11#
Sova stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Sova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Chai keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass.
Sova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sova looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.#T12#
Sova passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Sova trying to control the pace.
Sova is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well. #T13#
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chai looking to control.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Sova trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is pulling down on Sova's head to control his posture.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Sova pushes his legs off easily.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 231 Feet vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 30 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Chai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Feet quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feet (0) vs (2) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Feet defends it well.
Feet is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feet avoid being mounted?
Feet regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Feet 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.
Feet is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (0) vs (5) Chai
You can see the frustration on Feet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Chai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feet keeps working.
Feet tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Feet's legs.
Feet is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Feet has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Feet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai 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 Feet's shoulder. That is not cool.
Feet is trying to get back to half guard.
Feet prevents Chai from improving position.
Feet manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.#T3#
Feet is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Feet is working away.
Feet trying to control here.
Feet is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Feet is trying to get back to full guard.
Feet is trying is best to control the position here.
Feet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Feet looking for a sweep. Not yet Feet, not yet. #T4#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feet 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.
Chai wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving.
Feet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Feet wants to hit a sweep here but Chai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Feet there! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (0) vs (8) Chai#SUB2#
Chai working for a submission but Feet is keeping him at bay.
Feet is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Feet regains half guard.
Chai is thwarting Feet's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Feet looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Feet is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Feet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6##SUB#
Feet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feet is trying to keep Chai in close.
Feet wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (0) vs (11) Chai
Chai advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Feet (0) vs (13) Chai#T7#
Chai fails to advance to Feet's back.
Feet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai tries to control but Feet wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Feet haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Feet is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Chai avoids the attempt from Feet to control.
Feet 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.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Feet is trying to get back to full guard.
Feet trying to control but Chai postures up.
#SUB2#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Feet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai.
Feet wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Feet knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Feet tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Feet is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Feet trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Feet's thigh. Feet counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Feet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (13) Chai
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass.
Chai trying to control the position.
Feet wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T11##SUB2#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Feet pushes his legs off easily.
Chai is trying to control the position but Feet postures up.
Chai is pulling down on Feet's head. It's preventing any offense from Feet, at least for the moment.
Chai looking to control.
Feet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass. #T12#
Feet won't allow Chai to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Feet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Feet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Feet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai is controlling Feet's posture.#T13#
Feet wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Feet manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (15) Chai
Feet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (4) vs (15) Chai
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai 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: Feet (4) vs (17) Chai
Feet tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T14#
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Feet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Feet is not content to let Chai control the position.#SUB2#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feet is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 17 to 4.
Dragon Li Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 225 Elvul vs McCain
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 30 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Macker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Macker
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Macker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Macker trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai 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: Chai (2) vs (2) Macker#SUB2#
Macker looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Macker is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macker avoid being mounted?
Macker is not content to let Chai control the position.
Macker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Macker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai stands and throws Macker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Macker
Chai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Macker! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (2) Macker#T2#
Macker tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Macker working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chai moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (10) vs (2) Macker
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Macker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (10) vs (4) Macker
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Macker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai trying to control the position.
#T3#
Macker is stalling in the full guard.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Macker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (7) Macker
Chai sneaks back into half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macker pulls his head out easily.
Chai trying to get back to full guard but Macker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (10) Macker
Macker prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Macker wants to take Chai's back but he can't do it this time.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macker content just to control the position here.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Chai reaches up to try and control the position but Macker seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Chai rolls and tries to escape and now Macker has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (10) vs (13) Macker
Chai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Macker's guard. Nice work there by Chai.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (12) vs (13) Macker
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macker looking for a sweep. Not yet Macker, not yet.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Macker is keeping the position.
Chai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macker's guard. #T6#
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Macker defends it.
Macker manages to get to full guard.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Macker keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (13) Macker
Macker tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Chai easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (17) vs (13) Macker
Macker tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Macker prevents Chai from taking his back.
Macker is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Macker tries to control Chai's body but Chai pushes him off. Macker squirms to his side and now Chai has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (20) vs (13) Macker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chai.
#SUB#
Macker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Macker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Macker is not content to let Chai control the position.
Macker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Chai trying to control from half guard but Macker is working away.
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Macker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Macker actively working from the bottom here.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Macker is looking to improve his position.
Macker is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Macker moves into full guard.
Chai trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Macker is retaining full guard. #T11#
Chai trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Chai looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Macker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macker working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Macker keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai postures up.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Macker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (20) vs (15) Macker
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Chai working a defensive guard but Macker passes into half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Macker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Macker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14#
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macker looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (22) vs (15) Macker
Macker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Macker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chai uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (25) vs (15) Macker
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai trying to control the action but Macker is working from the bottom.
Chai working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 25 to 15.
A relieved looking Dragon Li Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 208 McCain vs Feet
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Rikiya Goromaru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 29 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Goromaru clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Chai has picked Goromaru up - he's going for a ride! Chai dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goromaru (0) vs (2) Chai
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai trying to advance position but Goromaru counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Chai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goromaru dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (2) vs (2) Chai
Goromaru controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Goromaru'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.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goromaru's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (2) vs (4) Chai
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is looking to advance position but Goromaru has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goromaru (6) vs (4) Chai
Chai tries to reverse the position but Goromaru maintains control.
Goromaru controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Goromaru is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goromaru is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
Chai is trying to control but Goromaru passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (9) vs (4) Chai
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goromaru wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Chai is letting Goromaru control him for a moment.
Chai wants to control but Goromaru postures up.
The referee asks Goromaru politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Goromaru prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goromaru wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Goromaru presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Goromaru (11) vs (4) Chai
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Goromaru controlling from mount.
Goromaru prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Goromaru controlling from mount.
Chai is looking to improve his position but Goromaru isn't that keen on the idea.
Goromaru trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Chai can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai tries to hold on but Goromaru postures up.
Goromaru moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Goromaru (14) vs (4) Chai
Chai tries to roll but Goromaru sticks to his back.
#T5#
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Goromaru avoiding Chai 's attempts to control his hands.
Chai is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Chai turns into Goromaru and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (14) vs (6) Chai
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Chai postures up.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Goromaru is retaining full guard.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai is pushing down on Goromaru's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goromaru is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Goromaru defending well.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Goromaru is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (14) vs (9) Chai
Chai can't control as he wanted to and Goromaru manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T7#
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (14) vs (12) Chai
Chai is looking to take Goromaru's back but instead Goromaru gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Goromaru is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Chai is trying to control. Goromaru wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goromaru tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai is looking to advance position but Goromaru won't allow it.
Chai working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Goromaru's thigh. Goromaru counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.
Goromaru manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (16) vs (12) Chai#T9#
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goromaru wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goromaru puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Goromaru is controlling the pace.
Chai is trying is best to control the position here. #T10#
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Chai is trying to control but Goromaru manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (19) vs (12) Chai
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Chai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Goromaru has control of the leg.
Chai wants to control but Goromaru is keeping busy.
Goromaru is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai tries to roll over but Goromaru keeps him under control.#T12#
Goromaru with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goromaru wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Goromaru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goromaru uses his free foot to push down on Chai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (22) vs (12) Chai
Goromaru looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Chai tries to reverse the position but Goromaru maintains control.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Goromaru's attempts to control the action.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T14#
Chai wants to improve his position but Goromaru is controlling well.
Chai wants to control but Goromaru passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (25) vs (12) Chai
Goromaru tries to advance to mount but Chai denies him.
Goromaru is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Goromaru keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goromaru takes the fight on points by 25 to 12.
A victorious Rikiya Goromaru thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 204 Johnson vs Elvul
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 29 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thunder has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Thunder pulls guard.
Thunder is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thunder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Thunder is keeping the position.
Thunder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai trying to move into half guard but instead Thunder has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thunder's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (2) Chai
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Thunder can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it. #T2#
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai is pressing down on Thunder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thunder is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thunder won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #T3#
Thunder is looking to improve his position.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thunder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thunder is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Thunder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Thunder is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
#T4#
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Chai is working for a kimura but Thunder is defending it quite comfortably.
Thunder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder is doing well to control the position and prevent Chai from advancing to side control.
Chai is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Chai is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Thunder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thunder can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Thunder defends it.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thunder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Thunder is defending the position.
Thunder trying to control here.
#T6#
Chai trying to pass the guard but Thunder defending well.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thunder is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?
Chai trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (2) vs (5) Chai
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Chai tries to advance to mount but Thunder denies him.
Thunder is being controlled here.
Chai tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T8#
Chai working away.#SUB2#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Thunder denies him.
Thunder struggling a bit here.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chai advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thunder (2) vs (7) Chai
Chai content just to control the position here.
Thunder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thunder is looking to escape.
Thunder tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Thunder is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Chai is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Thunder has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Thunder! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (4) vs (7) Chai#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thunder trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB2#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Thunder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thunder works his way back into a safe position though.
Thunder preventing the sweep.
Chai is trying to control the position but Thunder postures up.
Thunder is stalling in the full guard.
Thunder trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T12#
Chai pulls Thunder in close to prevent any damage.
Chai keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Thunder pushes his legs off easily.
Chai wants to sweep here but Thunder controlling him for the moment.
Chai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thunder puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Thunder sits in half guard.
Thunder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13#
Chai wants to improve his position but Thunder is controlling well.
Chai gets full guard.#SUB2#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thunder is aware though and is defending well.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai wants to sweep here but Thunder controlling him for the moment.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T14#
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thunder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chai controls Thunder momentarily but Thunder frees himself.
Chai has control of Thunder's left arm, preventing Thunder from doing any damage.
Thunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 7 to 4.
Dragon Li Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 187 Warrior vs Bremner
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 29 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Marden persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Chai shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Marden
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Marden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai is really struggling to control Marden but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marden desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marden trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Marden
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marden is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Marden is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marden holds on, trying desperately to control.
Marden 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.
Marden is controlling an arm, preventing Chai from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Marden wants to control but Chai is having none of it.#T2#
Chai trying to control but Marden is having none of it.
Marden tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Marden is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Chai is staying active.#SUB#
Chai has control of Marden's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marden regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marden sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Marden moves into full guard.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Marden is keeping the position.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage. #T4#
Marden being controlled here, momentarily.
Marden working a defensive guard here.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Marden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Marden#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (2) Marden#T5#
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (2) Marden#SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chai trying to control the action but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden tries to improve position but can't.
Marden holding on.#T6#
Marden tries to improve position but can't.
Chai working away.
Marden is looking for a sweep.
Marden can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marden keeps working.
Marden regains half guard.#T7##SUB#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marden sees it coming and defends easily.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (2) Marden
Marden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (13) vs (6) Marden#SUB2#
Marden working for the choke.
Marden doesn't have the hooks in and Chai manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (15) vs (6) Marden#SUB2#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.#T8#
Chai won't allow Marden to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai 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.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.#SUB#
Chai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marden looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marden looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marden! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (15) vs (10) Marden#SUB2#
Marden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marden trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #T9#
Chai regains half guard.
Chai is trying to control but Marden passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (13) Marden
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (17) vs (13) Marden
Marden trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Chai is looking to advance position but Marden won't allow it. #SUB2#
Marden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Marden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Chai trying to control the action but Marden is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Marden defends it.
Chai wants to advance to full mount but Marden doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (20) vs (13) Marden
Marden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (20) vs (17) Marden#T12##SUB2#
Marden has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chai wants to escape the position.
Marden trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Marden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Marden is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chai for a finish.
Chai is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Marden is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chai for a finish. #T13#
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Marden keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Marden has the hooks in. Chai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Chai tries to break free.
#T14#
Marden wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai tries to roll but Marden sticks to his back.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Marden working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marden gets his hands free as Chai looks to control. #SUB2#
Chai preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marden.
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chai trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai tries to get to full guard but Marden has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 20 to 17.
During a confident post fight interview, Dragon Li Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 399
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 28 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai keeping full guard, as Bar tries to pass.
Bar forces his way into half guard.
Bar tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Bar is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
Chai tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bar has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (0) Chai
Chai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
Still in half guard, Bar seems content to control.
Chai wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
Bar tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it. #T2#
Bar controlling the action here.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Bar has control of the leg.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bar is working away from the top position though.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Bar has control of the leg.
Bar wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Bar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Chai tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bar has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (8) vs (0) Chai
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai regains half guard.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Bar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Bar trying to control but Chai 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.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Chai is trying to keep Bar in close.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bar stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bar wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T6#
Bar content to stall in guard here.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai 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: Bar (8) vs (2) Chai
Bar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bar wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bar is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Chai is just content to waste time from the top position. Bar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bar is keeping the position for now.
Bar trying to control the position here.
Bar working a defensive guard here.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bar has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage. #T8#
Bar is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai wants to control from the top but Bar keeps moving.
Chai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai pushes down on Bar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai.
Chai wants to take a breather but Bar is having none of it. #T9#
Bar is trying to control but can't.
Chai is keen to just control but Bar is a slippery customer.
Chai trying to control from Bar's half guard. Bar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bar looking to control.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bar is keeping the position for now.
Bar keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Bar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #T10#
Bar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (10) vs (2) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a triangle here but Bar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (13) vs (2) Chai
Chai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Bar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai is staying active underneath Bar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Chai is looking for a sweep. Bar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Bar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai gets full guard.
Bar postures up.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a triangle here but Bar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (16) vs (2) Chai
Bar controlling the position from side mount.
Bar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.#T12#
Bar working away.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Bar controlling the position. #T13#
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bar working away.
Bar trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Bar trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
Chai struggling a bit here.
Chai is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Bar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bar wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar takes the fight on points by 16 to 2. |
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Event:
CWC 392 Cruz vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 27 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Chai drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Chai postures up.
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Macker is retaining full guard.
Macker 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.
Macker wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Chai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Macker dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (2) Chai#T1#
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macker is one step ahead there.
Macker looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Chai looking for a guillotine here but Macker defends easily.
#SUB2#
Macker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Macker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Macker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Macker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chai controlling the position.
Macker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Macker looking to pass the guard.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macker is one step ahead there.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Chai looking for subs off his back but Macker has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
Chai tries to get to full guard but Macker has control of the leg.
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macker is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Chai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Macker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Macker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macker wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Macker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chai gets full guard.#T6#
Macker looking to pass the guard.
Macker is working hard here to advance position.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Macker is proving a slippery customer.
Macker won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Macker stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (5) vs (2) Chai
Macker controls the position from side control.#T7#
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Macker trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #T8#
Macker controls the position.
Chai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control but Macker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai trying to control but Macker postures up.
#T9#
Macker is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Macker prevents Chai from improving his position.
Macker slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai trying to hold on to Macker's head to control him but Macker postures up.
Macker prevents Chai from improving his position.#T10#
Macker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Chai gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (5) vs (4) Chai
Macker wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Macker keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. #T12#
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Macker.
Macker keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Macker managing to control the position.
Macker trying to control the position.
Macker wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Macker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#T13#
Chai trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to move into half guard but instead Macker has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (7) vs (4) Chai
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai is trying to control the position but Macker postures up.
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Macker controlling from the top position.
Chai wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Chai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Macker 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 Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (10) vs (4) Chai#T14#
Macker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai looks to move to half guard but instead Macker has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (12) vs (4) Chai
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Dan Macker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 390
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 26 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai shoots in and bounces Steel Penn off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Chai#SUB#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Steel Penn's legs - danger averted.
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.
Chai 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.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chai wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn 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: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Chai
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Steel Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Steel Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Steel Penn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (2) Chai#T1##SUB#
Steel Penn is working for a guillotine from mount but Chai frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Chai tries to improve his position but Steel Penn has taken his back! Steel Penn has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Chai tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Steel Penn pushes Chai away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjj Steel Penn!
After the fight, Bjj Steel Penn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 387
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 19 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 26 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracias to the ground. Chai is now in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Chai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Gracias trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai stalling.
Chai wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chai is working for an americana but Gracias has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Chai was thinking about the submission.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Chai trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias controlling the position.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Gracias is controlling Chai's posture.
Chai trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T2#
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Chai advances to half guard.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Chai
Gracias wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai prevents Gracias from getting the reversal.#T3#
Gracias is working hard here to advance position.
Gracias is trying to escape the mount but Chai keeps good control and instead manages to take Gracias's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (0) vs (8) Chai#SUB2#
Chai looking for the choke but no joy.
Chai tries to keep control of the position but Gracias is staying busy.#SUB2#
Chai is persistently looking for the submission but Gracias is defending it well.
Gracias tries to escape the position.
Chai gets his hands free as Gracias looks to control. #T4##SUB2#
Chai looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Chai is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracias has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracias prevents Chai from getting a body triangle.
Chai is controlling the position but Gracias somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T5#
Gracias is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (11) Chai
Chai trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
Gracias is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (4) vs (11) Chai
Gracias has the hooks in. Chai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gracias looking for the choke but no joy. #T7##SUB#
Gracias working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chai tries to escape the position.
Chai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracias's guard. Nice work there by Chai.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (4) vs (13) Chai
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. #T8#
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai is stalling in the full guard.
Chai passes Gracias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chai advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (4) vs (16) Chai
Chai wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy. #T9#
Chai tries to advance to mount but Gracias denies him.
Chai wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Gracias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (4) vs (19) Chai
Chai tries to advance to mount but Gracias denies him. #T10#
Gracias is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Gracias is controlling Chai's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Gracias tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracias is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracias avoid being mounted?
Chai works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (4) vs (22) Chai
Gracias regains half guard.
Chai is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now. #T12#
Gracias preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracias is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Chai trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Gracias is defending well.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Chai prevents Gracias from improving his position.
Gracias won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Chai stalling away here and it's allowed Gracias to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 22 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Dragon Li Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 384
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 25 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dukat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chai.
Dukat half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Chai drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dukat has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dukat is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dukat holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Dukat wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukat looking to control.
#T2#
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dukat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dukat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dukat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai wants to control from the top but Dukat keeps moving.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dukat is keeping the position for now.
Dukat being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai wants to control from the top but Dukat keeps moving. #T3#
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dukat wants to sweep but no luck.
Dukat seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom. #T4#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dukat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (2) Chai
Dukat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai wants to improve his position but instead Dukat has moved into half guard.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well. #T5#
Dukat prevents Chai from improving his position.
Dukat trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Dukat has control of the leg.
Dukat trying to control the pace.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Dukat has control of the leg. #T6#
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Chai is staying active underneath Dukat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dukat is controlling the pace.
Chai is controlling Dukat's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dukat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7#
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Dukat trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Dukat stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Dukat is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8#
Dukat stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (5) vs (2) Chai
Chai is trying to control Dukat's posture but Dukat avoids it.
Chai trying to remain calm as Dukat controls from the top position.
Chai is trying to control Dukat's posture but Dukat avoids it.
Dukat taking a breather here.
Dukat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dukat'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.
Chai gets back to half guard.#T9#
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai won't allow Dukat to pass to mount.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Dukat has control of the leg.
Dukat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Further stalling from Dukat.#T10#
Chai trying to control but Dukat postures up.
Chai gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (5) vs (4) Chai
Dukat pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dukat working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai is stalling here. Dukat is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dukat has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dukat (9) vs (4) Chai
Dukat advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dukat (11) vs (4) Chai
Dukat controlling from the full mount.
Dukat looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Dukat trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Dukat controlling from mount. #SUB#
Dukat working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dukat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dukat content just to control the position here. #T13#
Dukat forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dukat (14) vs (4) Chai
Dukat controls the position.
Dukat is hanging on to Chai's back as he tries to escape.
Dukat is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Chai tries to break free.
Dukat biding his time, controlling Chai.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T14#
Dukat trying to control momentarily.
Dukat is hanging on to Chai's back as he tries to escape.
Chai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dukat's guard. Nice work there by Chai.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (14) vs (6) Chai
Chai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dukat takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
After the fight, Gul Dukat was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 381
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 25 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 23 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tidd! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Tidd
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.
Tidd struggling a bit here.
Tidd gets back to half guard.
Chai is looking to pass Tidd's guard but actually Tidd recovers to full guard.
Chai trying to control but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tidd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (4) vs (4) Tidd
I've been told that Tidd 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.
Tidd really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.
Chai is in bad spot here.
Chai looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tidd keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
#T2#
Tidd is looking to control Chai but Chai is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tidd is riding his opponent, not letting Chai buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tidd controls the position.
Tidd trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chai is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rollins Fitness, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chai is in bad spot here.
Chai trying to control the position but Tidd manages to sink in the hooks.
Chai tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
Tidd controlling from mount. #T3#
Chai tries to hold on but Tidd pushes him away.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tidd content just to control the position here.
Tidd's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tidd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tidd prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Tidd controlling from mount.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Chai is controlling an arm, preventing Tidd from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T5#
Chai can't escape the position.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Tidd controlling the pace for now.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tidd controlling the pace for now.
Chai prevents Tidd from taking his back.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Tidd's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Tidd looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai regains half guard.#T7#
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tidd controlling the pace.
Tidd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tidd is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Tidd 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.
Tidd tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it. #T8#
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Tidd is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai wants to control but Tidd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tidd trying to control the pace.
Tidd trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Tidd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tidd is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Tidd moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (4) vs (7) Tidd#T9#
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tidd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working. #T10#
Chai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Tidd has control of the leg.
Chai moves into full guard.
Tidd won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Tidd controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Chai throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tidd uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (4) vs (10) Tidd
Tidd trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #T11#
Tidd happy to just control the position for now.
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (10) Tidd
Tidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tidd! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (9) vs (10) Tidd
Chai is looking to work his way around to Tidd's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tidd is trying desperately to improve position.
Tidd regains half guard.
Tidd is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Tidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Tidd defends it. #T13#
Chai wants to take a breather but Tidd is having none of it.
Chai prevents Tidd from improving his position.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (12) vs (10) Tidd
Chai wants to take Tidd's back but he can't do it this time.
Tidd sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (10) Tidd#T14#
Tidd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai fails to advance to Tidd's back.
Tidd wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Tidd has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (18) vs (10) Tidd
Chai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chai looking to break Tidd's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tidd remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
A very excited looking Dragon Li Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 376
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 24 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Chai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias is not content to let Chai control the position.
Gracias manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias gets full guard.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Gracias#SUB#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Chai trying to control the position.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (2) Gracias
Chai is looking to advance position but Gracias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (6) vs (6) Gracias#T2#
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracias wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Gracias is working for a guillotine from mount but Chai frees his head quite easily.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Chai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Gracias is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4##SUB2#
Gracias is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracias pulls his head out easily.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Chai trying to control the position here.
Chai keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Chai is pulling down on Gracias's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracias, at least for the moment.
Gracias controlling from the top position.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Chai is trying to keep Gracias in close.
#SUB#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias advances to half guard.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai wants to get back to full guard but Gracias has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (9) Gracias
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Gracias trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Chai trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracias prevents Chai from improving his position.
Gracias tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Chai gets full guard.#T8#
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass. #SUB#
Chai working for a triangle but Gracias defends it easily.
Chai looking to control.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias preventing the sweep. #T9#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracias.
#SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T10#
Gracias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracias moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (12) Gracias
Gracias tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracias working away.
Chai gets back to half guard.
Gracias wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it. #T11##SUB2#
Gracias wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chai controlling the position well.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Gracias is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Gracias is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (15) Gracias
Gracias wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely.
Gracias avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Well,Chai is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gracias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracias forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (6) vs (18) Gracias#SUB2#
Chai is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chai breaks Gracias's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (18) Gracias#T13#
Gracias is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Gracias won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracias has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracias works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chai trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T14#
Gracias keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Gracias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (20) Gracias
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 20 to 8.
Helio Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 372
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 23 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Borgia drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Chai isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Borgia stacks Chai 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 Borgia! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Borgia#T1#
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Borgia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Borgia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Borgia sits in half guard.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Borgia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Borgia wants to advance to full mount but Chai doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Borgia
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Borgia.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai is really struggling to control Borgia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Borgia is controlling Chai's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
Borgia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (7) Borgia
Borgia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Chai is trying to control the position but Borgia postures up.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgia is one step ahead there. #T6#
Chai controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Borgia being controlled here momentarily.
Borgia pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Chai trying to control but Borgia postures up.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chai controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself. #T8#
Borgia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Borgia 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.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Borgia is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
Chai looking to control.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Chai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T9#
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borgia controls the pace.#SUB#
Chai working for a triangle but Borgia defends it easily.
Borgia passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Borgia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai is staying active underneath Borgia, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Borgia not doing much here.
Chai trying to hold on to Borgia's head to control him but Borgia postures up.
Chai tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
Borgia is taking a breather. Chai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Borgia trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Borgia is proving a slippery customer.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borgia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (7) Borgia
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (7) Borgia
Borgia stops Chai from passing to mount. #SUB#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T12##SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura but Borgia is defending well.
Borgia is looking for a sweep.
Borgia can't do much from the bottom here.
Borgia trying to control but Chai flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (10) vs (7) Borgia#SUB#
Chai is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chai controlling well, preventing Borgia from escaping the position.
#T13##SUB#
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chai wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.#SUB#
Chai looking to break Borgia's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Borgia remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Borgia breaks Chai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (10) vs (9) Borgia
Chai wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.
Borgia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T14#
Borgia content to stall in guard here.
Borgia trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Borgia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Borgia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (12) Borgia
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 12 to 10.
After the fight, Cesare Borgia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 370
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 23 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai advances to half guard.
Gracias won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (0) Gracias#SUB#
Chai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracias is now in Chai's guard. A big mistake from Chai there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (2) Gracias
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Chai is trying to keep Gracias in close.
#SUB#
Chai is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gracias throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Chai's body to avoid the submission. Chai has instead reached around Gracias's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Chai arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dragon Li Chai!
A victorious Dragon Li Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 366
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 22 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Borgia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Borgia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Borgia (4) vs (0) Chai
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia taking a breather here.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Chai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Borgia wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Chai trying to control here.
Chai wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Borgia seems content to control.#T2#
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Borgia passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (0) Chai
Borgia controlling from side mount.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Borgia trying to control the position but Chai is working away. #T3#
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Borgia controlling from side mount.
Borgia trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai gets back to half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Chai keeping control of the position.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Borgia seems content to control.
Borgia trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Borgia sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Borgia'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.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Borgia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia 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. #T6#
Chai is trying to keep Borgia in close.
Borgia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (10) vs (0) Chai
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai is letting Borgia control him for a moment.
Chai has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Borgia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T7#
Chai tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Chai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Borgia's best efforts.
Borgia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Borgia trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T8#
Borgia stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (13) vs (0) Chai
Borgia is staying tight to Chai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Chai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Borgia controlling the pace.
Borgia prevents Chai from improving his position.
Borgia not doing much here.
Chai preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T9#
Chai tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Borgia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Borgia tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Borgia wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy. #T10#
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borgia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chai 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: Borgia (13) vs (2) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Borgia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.#T11##SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Borgia still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Borgia has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Borgia (17) vs (2) Chai
Borgia trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Borgia trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Chai holds on to Borgia's head and controls the position momentarily.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Borgia in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13#
Chai tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Chai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Borgia is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T14#
Chai trying to control the position.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Borgia 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.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Borgia trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Cesare Borgia decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 361
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 21 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 21 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Chai closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (0) vs (4) Chai
Nickal is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Nickal can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chai trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nickal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chai's guard! Nice work there by Nickal! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (4) Chai
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nickal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai wants to hit a sweep here but Nickal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chai there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (4) Chai
Nickal controlling his opponent. #T2#
Chai prevents Nickal from taking his back.
Nickal looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chai wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nickal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nickal looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Chai regains half guard.
Chai desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Nickal controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai controlling the position well. #T4#
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai trying to control here.
Nickal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (5) vs (6) Chai
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai is pushing down on Nickal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nickal is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai is stalling here. Nickal is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nickal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nickal (9) vs (6) Chai
Nickal gets to mount! Chai was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (11) vs (6) Chai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Nickal is working for a guillotine from mount but Chai frees his head quite easily.
Chai regains half guard.#T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.
Chai wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai gets full guard.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal 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. #T7#
Nickal won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nickal passes into half guard.
Nickal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Nickal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Chai controlling the position.#SUB2#
Chai working for a triangle but Nickal defends it easily.
Nickal advances to half guard.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #T10#
Nickal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickal defends well.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T11#
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nickal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.#SUB2#
Nickal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai is trying to keep Nickal in close.
#T12#
Nickal advances to half guard.
Nickal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickal is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Nickal is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Nickal controlling the action here.#T13#
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai wants to sweep but Nickal has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (14) vs (6) Chai
Chai regains half guard.
Nickal stalling.
Nickal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Nickal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Chai is pressing down on Nickal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chai's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
After winning the bout, Bo Nickal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 359
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 38 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Chai
Archer wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer being controlled here, momentarily.
Archer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chai wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Archer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.#T1#
Chai passes Archer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Archer! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Chai
Archer is trying desperately to improve position.
Archer regains half guard.#T2#
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai content to control rather than advance.
Chai is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.#T3#
Chai is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Chai is trying to control. Archer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (8) Chai
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working. #T4#
Chai tries to advance to mount but Archer denies him.
Archer trying his best to control but Chai has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (10) Chai
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer working to try and regain half guard.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape. #T5#
Chai pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Archer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (13) Chai
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Archer is really stuck here.
Chai wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.#T6##SUB2#
Chai is looking for a rear naked choke here but Archer reverses the position brilliantly into Chai's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (13) Chai
Archer wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Archer postures up.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Archer wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Archer won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (15) Chai
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Archer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chai passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (2) vs (18) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Archer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9#
Chai has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Archer! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (2) vs (20) Chai
Chai tries to control but Archer wriggling away.
Chai moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Archer (2) vs (23) Chai
Archer can't escape the position.
Archer staying busy and making it hard for Chai to control. #SUB2#
Chai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Archer is defending well though. Chai let's go of the attempt for now.
Chai trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T10#
Archer tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Chai looking to break Archer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Archer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Archer is keeping busy.
Archer is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Chai is riding his opponent, not letting Archer buck him off. #SUB2#
Chai looking for the choke but no joy.
Chai wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (23) Chai#T12#
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Archer passes into half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg. #T13#
Archer wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Archer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Archer is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Chai wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Chai trying to control here.
#T14#
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Archer trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Archer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Archer trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 23 to 4.
An out of breath Dragon Li Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 355
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Joe Tidd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 21 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tidd napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tidd (0) vs (4) Chai
Tidd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tidd is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tidd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tidd is not content to let Chai control the position.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd is looking for a sweep.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Tidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Chai 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 Tidd's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tidd prevents Chai from moving into mount.
Tidd seems a little lost for a moment, as Chai dominates the positioning.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Tidd denies him.
Tidd is trying to improve his position.
Tidd stops Chai from passing to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tidd is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tidd (4) vs (4) Chai
Tidd has good solid back control here.
Tidd doesn't have the hooks in and Chai manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (4) vs (6) Chai
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Tidd.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tidd is trying to keep Chai in close.
#T3#
Tidd can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai wants to control but Tidd is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tidd sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Tidd is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Tidd trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
#T4#
Tidd trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (4) vs (9) Chai
Chai fails to move to back control.
Chai is trying to control here but Tidd has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Tidd is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Tidd is defending the position. #T5#
Tidd is trying to control but can't.
Tidd wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Tidd trying to control here.
Chai is keen to just control but Tidd is a slippery customer.
Chai trying to control the pace. #T6#
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Tidd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Tidd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tidd gets full guard.
Tidd has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chai has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (4) vs (12) Chai
Chai advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tidd (4) vs (14) Chai
Tidd tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away. #T7#
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai avoids the attempt from Tidd to control.
Chai trying to control but Tidd is having none of it.
Tidd tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Chai fails to advance to Tidd's back. #T8#
Chai trying to control but Tidd is having none of it.
Tidd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Chai looking to control but Tidd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tidd tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away. #T9#
Tidd 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: Tidd (6) vs (14) Chai
Tidd wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tidd trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Tidd preventing the sweep.
Tidd pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tidd prevents Chai from improving his position.#T10#
Tidd performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tidd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tidd slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Tidd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Tidd stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (9) vs (14) Chai
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Tidd keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai prevents Tidd from moving into mount.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tidd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai wants to control but Tidd postures up.#T12#
Tidd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Well,Tidd is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Chai trying to remain calm as Tidd controls from the top position.
Tidd'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.
Chai tries to control but Tidd manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Tidd (12) vs (14) Chai
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T13#
Chai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tidd.
Tidd is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
I would not like to be Chai right now.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chai is keeping busy.
Tidd is hanging on to Chai's back as he tries to escape.
#T14#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tidd controlling the positon.
Chai trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Chai tries to roll but Tidd sticks to his back.
Tidd is controlling the position but Chai somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Tidd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tidd wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 14 to 12.
A relieved looking Dragon Li Chai 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 350
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 20 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chai. #TD2#
Chai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracias did well to prevent Chai getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Chai
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Gracias trying to control but Chai postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracias won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #T1#
Gracias tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracias is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracias avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position. #T2#
Chai wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Gracias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (4) vs (2) Chai
Chai staying busy and making it hard for Gracias to control.
Chai turns into Gracias and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (4) vs (4) Chai#SUB#
Gracias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Chai trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai controlling from the top position.
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
Chai wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracias trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Chai not doing much here.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it. #T6#
Chai trying to advance position but Gracias counters by regaining guard.
Gracias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Gracias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chai defends well.
Gracias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Gracias trying to control the position here.
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chai trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Gracias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (6) vs (4) Chai
Chai looking to control.
Chai is controlling Gracias's posture.#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracias defends well.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Chai wants to control the position but Gracias says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T9#
Gracias wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Gracias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Chai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracias 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 Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (9) vs (4) Chai
Chai sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Chai is in trouble now - Gracias has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (12) vs (4) Chai
Gracias controlling his opponent.
Chai has given up his back here. Will Gracias look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (15) vs (4) Chai#SUB#
Chai defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chai has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Chai trying to control but not successfully. #T11#
Gracias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Chai is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracias tries to keep control of the position but Chai is staying busy.
Chai wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracias's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T12#
Chai tries to escape the position.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracias doesn't have the hooks in and Chai manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (15) vs (6) Chai#SUB#
Gracias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T13#
Gracias is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias 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.
Chai trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.
Chai advances to half guard. #SUB#
Chai goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Gracias does a handstand and catches Chai in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Gracias on top - Chai is already out from the submission! Gracias gives Chai's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Helio Gracias!
After winning the bout, Helio Gracias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 347
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 20 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Barnes pushes Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
Chai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Chai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barnes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chai to the mat. Chai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Barnes
Chai has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chai looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Chai is controlling Barnes's posture.#T1#
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Barnes
Our spies down at at QUBE Gym inform us that Barnes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chai wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Barnes wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Barnes wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Chai is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai controlling the action here.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Chai is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it. #SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chai manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (2) Barnes#T4#
Barnes stops Chai from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Barnes wants to control but Chai is having none of it.#SUB#
Chai looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Barnes stops Chai from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Barnes has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (11) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
#T5#
Barnes breaks Chai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (11) vs (4) Barnes
Chai keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard. #T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chai is controlling Barnes's posture.#SUB2#
Barnes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnes has Chai in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (13) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T7#
Chai advances to half guard.
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Chai advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (16) vs (4) Barnes
A control attempt from Barnes but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (18) vs (4) Barnes#SUB#
Chai is working for a guillotine from mount but Barnes frees his head quite easily.
#T8#
Barnes is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Chai trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Chai works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (21) vs (4) Barnes#T9#
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.
Barnes tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Chai works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (24) vs (4) Barnes
Chai slows the pace down.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai is staying tight to Barnes's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T10#
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Chai advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (26) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes tries to improve his position but instead Chai has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (29) vs (4) Barnes
Chai wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.#SUB#
Barnes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chai struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11#
Barnes breaks Chai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (29) vs (6) Barnes
Chai keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes trying to move into half guard but instead Chai has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (31) vs (6) Barnes
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Barnes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chai has picked Barnes up and slammed him! Barnes can't keep hold of the triangle and Chai manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (34) vs (6) Barnes#T12#
Barnes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chai presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (36) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (39) vs (6) Barnes#SUB#
Chai is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Barnes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Chai content just to control the position here. #T13#
Chai wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai wants to take Barnes's back here but Barnes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chai trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Chai prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Chai is trying to take his opponent's back.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 39 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Dragon Li Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 342
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 19 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 34 losses; Golar Omoran!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Chai scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Omoran
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.
Omoran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Omoran stops Chai from passing to mount.
Omoran tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Omoran has escaped the position, nice work there.
Omoran is looking for a sweep.
Chai just content to control the position.
Omoran is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omoran is not content to let Chai control the position. #T1#
Omoran tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Omoran is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chai wants to take a breather but Omoran is having none of it. #SUB2#
Omoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Omoran actively working from the bottom here.
Omoran is not content to let Chai control the position.#SUB2#
Omoran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (0) Omoran
Omoran gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Omoran looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chai passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (0) Omoran
Chai trying to control the action but Omoran is working from the bottom. #T2#
Chai slows the pace down.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Omoran keeps working.
Omoran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Omoran keeps trying to improve his position.
Omoran is not content to let Chai control the position. #T3#
Chai tries to move to mount but Omoran blocks the move with his legs.
Omoran is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Omoran is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (10) vs (4) Omoran#SUB2#
Chai is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Omoran looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Omoran looking to break Chai's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chai remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Omoran will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4##SUB2#
Omoran patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Chai won't enjoy being in this position. Omoran looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Chai is tapping - it's over boys! Omoran picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Golar Omoran!
After winning the bout, Golar Omoran thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WPGC 10
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 19 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai closes the distance and clinches up with Balkan, looking for a takedown. Chai pushes Balkan against the cage but Balkan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Balkan has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
Chai prevents the takedown attempt.
Balkan is working for takedown but Chai is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Balkan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chai regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Chai#SUB#
Balkan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chai! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (2) vs (4) Chai
Balkan is not content to let Chai control the position.
Balkan tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai trying to control the position but Balkan is working away.
Balkan looks to move to half guard but instead Chai has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (2) vs (6) Chai#T1#
Balkan has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Chai's lack of action.
Well, if Chai 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.
Balkan is not content to let Chai control the position.#SUB2#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Balkan actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Balkan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Balkan trying to control here.
Chai is pressing down on Balkan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Balkan is holding on for now.
Chai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (9) Chai#T3#
Balkan can't escape the position.
Balkan has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (2) vs (12) Chai
Balkan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Chai has hold of Balkan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Balkan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chai fails to advance to Balkan's back. #T4#
Balkan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Balkan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Chai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Balkan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Balkan and Chai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Balkan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T5#
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balkan is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai is looking to advance position but Balkan won't allow it.
Balkan manages to get to full guard.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6##SUB#
Balkan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chai pushes down on Balkan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
Chai is keen to just control but Balkan is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (15) Chai#T7#
Chai controlling his opponent.
Chai wants to control but Balkan has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Balkan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Balkan. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (18) Chai
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Balkan is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai looking to control but Balkan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Balkan tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai prevents Balkan from getting the reversal.#T9#
Balkan is controlling an arm, preventing Chai from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Balkan regains half guard.
Balkan is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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.
Chai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (21) Chai#T10#
Balkan regains half guard.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Balkan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai is trying to control. Balkan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Balkan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. #T12#
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Balkan is not content to let Chai control the position.
Balkan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Balkan.#T13#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Balkan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14##SUB#
Balkan is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Chai trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 21 to 2.
A relieved looking Dragon Li Chai 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:
WPGC 9.5
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ignatowski enables Chai to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ignatowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski has his hands on Chai's head, controlling the position.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai passes into half guard. #T1#
Chai wants to take a breather but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ignatowski 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.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T2#
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture. #T3#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Ignatowski 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: Chai (2) vs (2) Ignatowski#T4#
Chai trying to hold on to Ignatowski's head to control him but Ignatowski postures up.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Ignatowski
Chai is looking to improve his position but Ignatowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai 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: Chai (4) vs (5) Ignatowski
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.#T5#
Ignatowski pulls Chai in to control the position.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T6#
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (7) Ignatowski
Chai wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Chai is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Chai continues to stall.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Chai can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Ignatowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignatowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture. #T9#
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai trying to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T12#
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (7) Ignatowski
Chai trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T13#
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ignatowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Chai trying to advance position but Ignatowski counters by regaining guard. #T14#
Chai preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai postures up.
Ignatowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 7 to 6.
A very excited looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WPGC 8.5
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Gotan Wasselach!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Chai fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wasselach sprawls well initially but Chai persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Wasselach
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Chai is looking to advance position but Wasselach won't allow it.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Chai is working for a kimura but Wasselach is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach is not content to let Chai control the position.#T1#
Chai is thwarting Wasselach's attempts to control the position.
Chai trying to control the action but Wasselach is working from the bottom.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Wasselach is defending the position.
Wasselach is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wasselach knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Chai trying to control from half guard but Wasselach is working away.
Wasselach tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Wasselach
Chai looking to control but Wasselach is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wasselach working to try and regain half guard.
Chai trying to control but Wasselach is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Chai looking for a guillotine from mount but Wasselach is having none of it.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Chai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wasselach is now in Chai's guard. A big mistake from Chai there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Wasselach#T5#
Wasselach stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai keeping full guard, as Wasselach tries to pass.
Wasselach engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai is trying to control the position but Wasselach postures up.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chai controlling the position.
Wasselach preventing the sweep. #T6#
Wasselach wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasselach is one step ahead there.
Chai wants to improve his position but instead Wasselach has moved into half guard.
Wasselach seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wasselach is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Wasselach seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai trying to control here.
Chai moves into full guard.
Chai trying to control the position.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wasselach controls the pace.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Chai 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: Chai (7) vs (2) Wasselach
Wasselach is looking to improve his position.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Wasselach defending well.
Chai is trying to control. Wasselach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Wasselach defends it.
Wasselach is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Wasselach wants to get back to full guard.
Wasselach is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Wasselach defends the submission attempt.
Wasselach trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai trying to control the action but Wasselach is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Wasselach defending well. #T10#
Chai is trying to control. Wasselach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Chai goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Wasselach does a handstand and catches Chai in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Wasselach on top - Chai is already out from the submission! Wasselach gives Chai's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Gotan Wasselach!
Gotan Wasselach seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WPGC 7
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Derek Erwin!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chai tries to keep at a distance but Erwin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Erwin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chai prevents it.
Erwin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Erwin after a bit of a struggle.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Erwin prevents it.
#TD#
Chai tightens his grip and picks Erwin up, before dumping him to the ground. Erwin manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Erwin
Erwin keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Erwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Erwin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Erwin#T1#
Erwin won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai wants to control but Erwin passes easily into half guard.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Erwin in particular looking to stall.
Chai is not content to let Erwin control the position.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Erwin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Erwin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (6) vs (2) Erwin
Erwin is in bad spot here.
Erwin 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.#SUB#
Chai tightening his grip on Erwin, looking for the choke. #T2#
Chai trying to control.
Chai not allowing Erwin to control his hands. #SUB#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Despite being in a bad position, Erwin is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #SUB#
Chai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Erwin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Erwin for a finish. #T3#
Chai is looking to control Erwin but Erwin is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Erwin can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Erwin fending off the submission attempt from Chai.
Erwin prevents Chai from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Chai seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Erwin's chin but Erwin turns very nicely into Chai's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Erwin.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (4) Erwin#T5##SUB#
Chai working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Erwin has passed into half guard!
Chai wants to improve his position but Erwin is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Erwin in particular looking to stall.#T6#
Erwin trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Erwin not doing much here.
Chai won't allow Erwin to pass to mount.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7##SUB#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chai is trying to control the position but Erwin postures up.
Erwin wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai controls Erwin momentarily but Erwin frees himself.
Erwin controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Erwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Erwin is proving a slippery customer.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet. #T9##SUB#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Erwin defends it easily.
Erwin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Erwin won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Erwin is stalling in the full guard.
Chai trying to control the position.
Erwin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (7) Erwin#T10#
Chai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Erwin's best efforts.
Chai tries to roll over but Erwin keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11#
Chai is not content to let Erwin control the position.
Chai wants to get back to full guard but Erwin has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (10) Erwin
Chai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai is holding on to half guard well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Erwin tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Erwin prevents Chai from improving his position.#T12#
Chai is looking to control Erwin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Erwin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai trying to control the position.
#T13#
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Erwin is one step ahead there.
Erwin wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai looking to control.
Erwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14##SUB#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Erwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Erwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Erwin is stalling in the full guard.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai keeping full guard, as Erwin tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin wins on points by 10 to 6.
Derek Erwin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WPGC 6
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 31 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Priest
Chai wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Priest 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: Chai (2) vs (2) Priest
Priest is controlling the pace.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Priest prevents Chai from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Priest
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
Chai trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Chai is pushing down on Priest's leg trying to pass to half guard. Priest is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Priest wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Priest 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.#T2#
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai not doing much here.
Priest trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (2) Priest
Priest wants to control but Chai is having none of it.#T3#
Priest 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: Chai (7) vs (4) Priest
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Chai looking for subs off his back but Priest has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chai tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Priest has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (7) Priest
Chai has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (7) vs (10) Priest#T4#
Priest really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.
Priest keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
Chai is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rollins Fitness, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Priest trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T5#
I really don't envy Chai right now.
Priest has good solid back control here.
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Priest stalling.
Chai wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
#T6#
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Priest is taking a breather. Chai 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.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg. #T7#
Chai has a hand on Priest's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Priest takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (13) Priest
Priest wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely.
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape. #T8#
Chai is working to get back to half guard.
Priest fails to advance to Chai's back.
Priest trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Priest takes Chai's back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (7) vs (16) Priest#T9#
Chai tries to break free.
Priest really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.
Priest trying to control momentarily.
I would not like to be Chai right now.
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Priest keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Priest struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10#
Priest is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Priest controlling well, preventing Chai from escaping the position.
Chai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Priest.
Chai just trying to survive but Priest is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chai tries to escape but Priest has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Priest trying to control momentarily.
Chai can't escape the position.
Priest struggling to keep hold of the position.
Priest avoiding Chai 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Priest working for a choke but Chai is defending well.
Priest biding his time, controlling Chai. #T12#
Priest is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Priest. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Priest's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (9) vs (16) Priest#SUB2#
Priest has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chai 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 Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (12) vs (16) Priest
Priest prevents Chai from moving into mount.
Priest is not content to let Chai control the position.
Priest sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T13##SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Priest defends it well.
Priest wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but Priest is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage.
Chai prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai trying to move into half guard but instead Priest has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (12) vs (18) Priest
Chai is trying to control the position but Priest postures up. #T14#
Priest controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Priest controlling from the top position.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Priest trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 18 to 12. Judas Priest retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Judas Priest, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WPGC 5.5
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 26 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fiso pinned against the ropes. Fiso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fiso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Chai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fiso is trying to defend but Chai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Chai
Fiso controlling the position well.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Fiso is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Fiso 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: Fiso (2) vs (2) Chai
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fiso looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Chai has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fiso doesn't defend quickly enough and Chai has managed to lock this one up! Can Fiso escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Chai on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dragon Li Chai!
Our winner, Dragon Li Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WPGC 4.6
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 17 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Chai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Merlin to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Chai#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Merlin 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merlin controls the pace.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Chai is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Merlin rolls with it to try and escape but Chai cranks on the arm and Merlin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dragon Li Chai!
Dragon Li Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WPGC 3
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 25 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fiso circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fiso. #TD2#
Fiso bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Fiso
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.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fiso taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Chai holding on.
Fiso in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chai tries to buck Fiso off but Fiso is having none of it.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai tries to control but Fiso manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (7) Fiso
Chai tries to break free.
Chai just trying to survive but Fiso is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fiso has the hooks in. Chai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Chai buck him off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fiso is looking to control Chai but Chai is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T3#
Chai turns into Fiso and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (7) Fiso
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fiso looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fiso looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fiso! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (2) vs (11) Fiso
Fiso controls the position.#SUB2#
Fiso looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fiso's best efforts.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Fiso trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai trying to control here.
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away. #SUB#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard. #T5#
Chai is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Fiso 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.
Fiso has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (14) Fiso
Fiso trying to control but Chai is having none of it. #T6#
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Fiso wants to take his opponent's back but Chai doesn't allow it.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiso has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiso looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Chai gets back to half guard.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Fiso stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully. #T9#
Chai controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Fiso has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fiso trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Fiso postures up.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Chai keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T10#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiso defends it easily.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiso is aware though and is defending well.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Chai wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Fiso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chai's guard.
Fiso passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (17) Fiso
Fiso wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Chai tries to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Chai is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fiso fails to advance to Chai's back.
Chai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso is looking to pass Chai's guard but actually Chai recovers to full guard. #T14#
Fiso postures up.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fiso's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (17) Fiso
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso looking to control but Chai passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiso is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 17 to 4.
Our winner, Malaki Fiso, 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:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 7
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 40 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chai wants it to stay on the feet.
Pavlov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chai.
Chai stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Pavlov 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: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Chai
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Chai
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T1#
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
I've been told that Chai 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.#T2#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pavlov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (2) Chai
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T3#
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Chai working for a triangle but Pavlov defends it easily.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Chai has Pavlov pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai trying to control here.
Chai wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Pavlov trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chai is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
#SUB2#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Chai is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Pavlov is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Well, if Pavlov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Pavlov is looking to control the position but Chai frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Pavlov grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Chai there - Pavlov really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dragon Li Chai!
Dragon Li Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Prelims
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ishmael Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Egyptian clinches up against the cage.
Chai is trying to drag Egyptian to the mat but Egyptian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Egyptian tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Egyptian is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chai is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Egyptian to the mat. Egyptian regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Egyptian
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Egyptian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai passes Egyptian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Egyptian is working away. #T2#
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Egyptian
Egyptian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Chai goes for an armbar but Egyptian turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Egyptian. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Egyptian
Egyptian has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Infamous Duranto Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Chai has control of Egyptian's left arm, preventing Egyptian from doing any damage. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Egyptian defends well.#T3##SUB#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Egyptian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Egyptian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Egyptian pushes his legs off easily.
Egyptian preventing the sweep.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Egyptian is one step ahead there. #T4#
Chai working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Egyptian passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (5) Egyptian
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Chai struggling a bit here.
Chai is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Egyptian controlling from side mount.
Chai trying his best to control but Egyptian has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (5) vs (7) Egyptian
Egyptian controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai tries to improve his position but instead Egyptian has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (5) vs (10) Egyptian
Egyptian not allowing Chai to control his hands.
Egyptian controls the position.
I really don't envy Chai right now.
#T6#
Chai trying to control the hands but Egyptian won't let him.
Chai can't escape the position.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Egyptian is not going to allow Chai to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Will Egyptian go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Egyptian doesn't have the hooks in and Chai manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (10) Egyptian
Egyptian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (12) Egyptian
Egyptian wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Egyptian content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Chai throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Egyptian escapes and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (15) Egyptian
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Egyptian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai struggling a bit here.#T9#
Chai looks to move to half guard but instead Egyptian has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (17) Egyptian
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Egyptian fails to take his opponent's back.
Egyptian tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
Chai gets back to half guard.
Chai is not content to let Egyptian control the position.#T10#
Egyptian is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Egyptian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Egyptian uses his free foot to push down on Chai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (20) Egyptian
Egyptian prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Chai gets back to half guard.
Egyptian prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
#T11#
Chai wants to sweep here but Egyptian controlling him for the moment.
Chai is looking to sweep but instead, Egyptian has passed into half guard.
Chai is holding on to half guard well.#T12#
Egyptian prevents Chai from improving his position.
Egyptian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai wants to improve his position but Egyptian is controlling well.
#T13#
Chai trying to control but Egyptian postures up.
Chai trying to get back to full guard but Egyptian takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (23) Egyptian
Chai wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (7) vs (26) Egyptian
I really don't envy Chai right now.
#SUB2#
Egyptian is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chai is in bad spot here.
#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Egyptian is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Chai tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Egyptian wins on points by 26 to 7.
Ishmael Egyptian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - Prelims
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Chai, which made it look bad. #TD#
Chai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Johnson won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Johnson is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai is looking to pass Johnson's guard but actually Johnson recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Johnson#T2##SUB2#
Johnson 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. #SUB#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chai sees it coming and defends easily.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (8) vs (4) Johnson#SUB#
Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Johnson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms.
Chai is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T5#
Johnson tries to escape the position.
Chai wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.#SUB#
Chai looking for the choke but no joy.
Chai keeps control of the position as Johnson tries to break free.
#T6##SUB#
Chai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Johnson staying busy and making it hard for Chai to control. #SUB#
Chai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnson is defending well though. Chai let's go of the attempt for now.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Will Chai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Johnson tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
#T7##SUB#
Chai has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Chai. #SUB#
Chai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Johnson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Johnson for a finish.
Chai controlling well, preventing Johnson from escaping the position.
#T8##SUB#
Chai is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Johnson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Chai 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, Johnson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Chai looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Chai controls the position.#T9##SUB#
Johnson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Johnson turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (6) Johnson
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Johnson passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Johnson 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.
#T10#
Chai is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson. #SUB#
Chai actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #T11##SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chai defends it well. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Johnson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Chai is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adam Johnson!
A victorious Adam Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 6
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Odin Markkanen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markkanen.
Markkanen shoots in and drives through. Chai sprawls well.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Chai scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Markkanen#SUB#
Markkanen is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Markkanen defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Markkanen moves into full guard.
#T1#
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Markkanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chai defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markkanen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Markkanen#SUB#
Markkanen looking to improve position, pressing down on Chai's thigh with his hand. Chai seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Markkanen paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Markkanen's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Chai picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dragon Li Chai!
A very excited looking Dragon Li Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 5
Date: Oct 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 55 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Pancake
Chai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pancake's legs.
Pancake seems a little lost for a moment, as Chai dominates the positioning.
Pancake is looking to reverse the position.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pancake gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Pancake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai is looking to advance position but Pancake won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Pancake is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chai works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pancake gets back to half guard.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Pancake is defending well. #T2#
Pancake works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Pancake is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake trying to control the position.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chai drops back looking for a leg! Pancake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pancake manages to kick Chai off! Chai jumps back into Pancake's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pancake looking for a sweep. Not yet Pancake, not yet.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pancake is trying to keep Chai in close.
Pancake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (2) Pancake#T4#
Pancake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pancake won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Pancake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pancake won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Pancake looking to pass the guard.
Pancake preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Chai working for a triangle but Pancake defends it easily.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully. #T5#
Pancake passes into half guard.
Pancake trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Pancake is taking a breather. Chai 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 fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6#
Pancake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chai's guard.
Pancake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Pancake has latched onto it... Big trouble! Pancake pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Chai is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Pancake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobias Pancake!
Tobias Pancake spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Prelims
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Chai has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shalit is trying to keep an underhook but Chai manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Shalit
Shalit is not content to let Chai control the position.
Shalit wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Shalit defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai wants to control but Shalit is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Shalit
Chai content just to control the position here.
Shalit is trying desperately to improve position.#T2##SUB#
Chai looking to isolate an arm here. Shalit doesn't see it coming and as Chai extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dragon Li Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Dragon Li Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Prelims
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Burnham tries for a takedown but Chai circles away easily#TD#
so Chai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Burnham
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Burnham keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai pushes down on Burnham's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Burnham regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burnham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Burnham looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chai passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Burnham
Burnham is trying to work for a sweep but Chai has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (0) Burnham
Burnham tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burnham is looking to escape. #T2#
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burnham is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Burnham's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Burnham is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Chai wants to control the pace but Burnham is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Chai moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Burnham has worked his arm free - good work by Burnham!
Chai wants to control but Burnham is keeping him busy. #T3#
Chai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Burnham tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.#SUB#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burnham, who protects the arm well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai works to advance to full mount. Burnham defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (9) vs (0) Burnham
Chai moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (12) vs (0) Burnham
Burnham is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Chai looking to break Burnham's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Burnham remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Burnham tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Burnham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burnham trying to control the hands but Chai breaks the grip.
Will Chai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Burnham tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burnham has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (15) vs (0) Burnham
Burnham turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (15) vs (2) Burnham
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to control but Burnham passes into half guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Burnham is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burnham to get the leverage.
Burnham works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (5) Burnham
Burnham controlling from mount.
Chai tries to hold on but Burnham postures up.#SUB2#
Burnham jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chai and Burnham has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Chai tries to bench press Burnham off him but Burnham keeps the position.
Chai wants to control but Burnham postures up.#T6##SUB2#
Burnham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burnham works to advance to full mount. Chai defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (15) vs (7) Burnham
Chai looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (15) vs (10) Burnham#SUB2#
Chai is trying to control the position but Burnham manages to sink in the RNC - Chai is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lester Burnham!
Lester Burnham decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 320 - Prelims
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
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 3 wins and 1 losses; Geronimo Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Chai gets caught flat footed, as Garcia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (0) Chai
Garcia looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Garcia 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. #SUB#
Garcia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garcia has Chai in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (2) Chai
Chai advances to half guard.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (2) vs (5) Chai
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai looking to control but Garcia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Garcia can't escape the position.
#T1##SUB2#
Chai goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Garcia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (4) vs (5) Chai
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Chai 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: Garcia (4) vs (7) Chai#SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Chai 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.
#T2##SUB#
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Garcia is defending well. #SUB2#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Garcia defends it. #SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage. #SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4##SUB2#
Chai is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Garcia to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chai 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. #SUB#
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Garcia looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Chai is defending well. Garcia quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Chai has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Garcia celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Geronimo Garcia!
Geronimo Garcia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
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 12 wins and 7 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramirez feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Ramirez feints and as Chai raises his hands in defense, Ramirez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Chai
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai is controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Chai controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself. #T1#
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramirez passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it. #T5##SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position. #SUB2#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6##SUB#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chai defends it well.
Chai trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into half guard.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Ramirez stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Ramirez postures up.
#T10#
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Chai keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai working a defensive guard but Ramirez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Chai
Chai tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
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#
Ramirez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chai, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ramirez swings around for an armbar but Chai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Chai
Chai passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ramirez tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Ramirez manages to get to full guard.
#T13##SUB#
Ramirez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ramirez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.
Chai 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. #T14#
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Ramirez controlling the position.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles 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 7 wins and 8 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koryu Miyagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai dives in and grabs Miyagi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miyagi pushes down on Chai's head and hops out.#CL2#
Miyagi clinches.
Chai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miyagi is defending well.
Chai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Miyagi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Chai scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Miyagi
Chai trying to control the action but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Miyagi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Chai staying calm.#SUB#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miyagi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miyagi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai trying to control the action but Miyagi is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Miyagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Chai tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miyagi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Chai trying to control the action but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miyagi looking for a sweep but Chai has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (6) vs (0) Miyagi#T4##SUB#
Chai goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Miyagi turns into him and now he's in Chai's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (2) Miyagi
Chai is looking to sweep but instead, Miyagi has passed into half guard.
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Chai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miyagi controlling from the top position.
Chai is trying to control the position but Miyagi postures up.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai pulls Miyagi in close to prevent any damage.
Chai wants to control the position but Miyagi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Miyagi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Chai is trying to keep Miyagi in close.
#T8#
Miyagi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Miyagi 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.
Miyagi postures up.
Chai wants to hit a sweep here but Miyagi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chai there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (5) Miyagi#T9#
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
Miyagi trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Miyagi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chai to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (6) vs (8) Miyagi
Chai wants to escape the position.
#T11#
Miyagi controlling from the back.
Chai wants to escape the position.
Chai trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip.
Chai is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chai tries to roll but Miyagi sticks to his back.
#T12#
Miyagi has good solid back control here.
Miyagi is not going to allow Chai to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Miyagi.
Miyagi doesn't have the hooks in and Chai manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (8) Miyagi
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.#T13#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Chai wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving. #T14#
Miyagi is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai controlling from the top position.
Miyagi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Chai gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Chai takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
An out of breath Dragon Li Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Koryu Miyagi spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Prelims
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai 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: Chai (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai pushing down on Ignatowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard. #T1#
Chai passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Ignatowski#SUB#
Chai is working for a guillotine from mount but Ignatowski frees his head quite easily.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai tries to control but Ignatowski wriggling away. #T2#
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
Chai is trying to take his opponent's back.
Chai moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chai is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Ignatowski taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Chai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dragon Li Chai!
An out of breath Dragon Li Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Jabbar vs Kincaid
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Disco Kid!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai shoots in but Kid avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Kid changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Kid
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chai struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Kid tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kid is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chai has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Chai manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kid is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kid trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Kid works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (7) Kid
Chai has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kid's lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Kid not doing much here.
#T3#
Chai is looking for a sweep. Kid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Chai makes his way to full guard, as Kid worked for a kimura.
#T4##SUB#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Chai working for a triangle but Kid defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai controlling Kid's posture.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kid has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.
Chai working a defensive guard but Kid passes into half guard.
#T6#
Chai is looking to control Kid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Kid trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away. #SUB2#
Kid is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Kid is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7#
Chai tries to get to full guard but Kid has control of the leg.
Chai trying to hold on to Kid's head to control him but Kid postures up.
#SUB2#
Kid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kid is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8##SUB2#
Kid is working for a submission of some sort.
Kid works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (10) Kid
Kid in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chai is not content to let Kid control the position. #T9#
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Kid gets to mount! Chai was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (0) vs (12) Kid
Chai wants to hold on but Kid pushes him away.
Kid sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Kid's attempts to control the action.
Kid prevents Chai from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Chai defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kid.
Kid looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Chai is looking to improve his position but Kid isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Kid controlling the pace for now.
Chai wants to hold on but Kid pushes him away.#SUB2#
Kid swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chai is now in Kid's guard. A big mistake from Kid there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (12) Kid
Chai wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Kid keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Kid seems keen to control Chai's posture.#T13#
Kid wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kid swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kid is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (14) Kid
Chai is trying to control the position but Kid postures up.
Kid trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Kid's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Kid is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid wins on points by 14 to 2.
Disco Kid decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 312 - Lee vs Huhrera
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 29 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Chai dives in and scores a takedown into Archer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Chai
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer pulls Chai in to control the position.
Archer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer looking to control.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard. #T1#
Archer pulls Chai in to control the position.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Chai
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai working a defensive guard but Archer passes into half guard.
Chai wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Archer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Chai preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Archer prevents Chai from improving his position.#T4#
Archer wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Archer sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Chai wants to sweep but Archer has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Chai
Archer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (5) vs (4) Chai
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Archer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Archer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it. #T7##SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Chai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Archer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Archer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Archer! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (9) vs (4) Chai
Chai trying to remain calm as Archer controls from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T8#
Archer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs.
Archer trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
Chai is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Archer takes a little break here. Chai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai trying to remain calm as Archer controls from the top position.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Chai is trying to work for a sweep but Archer has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (11) vs (4) Chai
Archer fails to move to back control. #T10#
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai wants to control but Archer is having none of it.#SUB#
Archer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (11) vs (6) Chai
Archer keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T11#
Chai advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Archer is concentrating on defense, preventing Chai from advancing position.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer trying to control here.
#T12#
Chai stalling.
Archer is concentrating on defense, preventing Chai from advancing position.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it. #SUB2#
Chai is working for a kimura but Archer is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?#T13#
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Archer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Archer. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (9) Chai
Archer tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Chai with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Archer is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Archer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T14#
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Archer is in trouble now - Chai has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (12) Chai
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 12 to 11.
Dragon Li Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 311 - Prelims
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rimtas Kentas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chai showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Kentas
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Kentas is defending well.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kentas is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai prevents Kentas from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kentas actively working from the bottom here.
Kentas is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Kentas defending well. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kentas looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Kentas is defending well.
Kentas trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
#SUB#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Kentas
Kentas is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai trying to control but Kentas is having none of it. #T3#
Kentas is working to get back to half guard.
Kentas gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kentas wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Kentas trying to control but Chai postures up.
Kentas wants to get back to full guard but Chai has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (0) Kentas
Kentas is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Chai moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (10) vs (0) Kentas
Kentas tries to hold on but Chai postures up.#SUB#
Chai working for a guillotine from mount but Kentas is in no mood to give up.
Kentas is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Chai avoids the attempt from Kentas to control.
Kentas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai tries to control but Kentas wriggling away.
Kentas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kentas wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Kentas 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.
Kentas is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Kentas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai is pressing down on Kentas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kentas is holding on for now. #T6##SUB2#
Kentas with the active half guard here but Chai passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (0) Kentas#SUB#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kentas prevents Chai from moving into mount.
Kentas gets back to half guard.
Kentas won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #T7#
Kentas is not content to let Chai control the position.#SUB#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kentas sees it coming and defends easily.
Kentas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kentas is trying to control but Chai passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (16) vs (0) Kentas
You can see the frustration on Kentas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kentas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai wants to control but Kentas is keeping him busy. #T8#
Chai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kentas! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (18) vs (0) Kentas
Kentas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kentas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai fails to advance to Kentas's back.
Chai trying to control but Kentas is having none of it.
Kentas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kentas is looking to escape.
Kentas tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but Kentas doesn't allow it.
Kentas is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Chai working for a guillotine from mount but Kentas is in no mood to give up.
Kentas is looking to get to half guard.
Chai wants to control the pace but Kentas is squirming around nicely.
Kentas 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.#T10#
Kentas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kentas is looking to improve his position.
Chai is looking to advance position but Kentas won't allow it.
Kentas is looking to improve his position.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Kentas defends it.
Kentas tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T11##SUB#
Chai 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.
Chai is looking to advance position but Kentas won't allow it.
Kentas is trying to get back to full guard.
Kentas gets back to full guard.
Our spies down at at Team Grunt inform us that Kentas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chai wants to control from the top but Kentas keeps moving. #T12##SUB2#
Kentas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kentas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai passes into side control, despite Kentas's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (21) vs (0) Kentas
Kentas can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kentas keeps working.
Kentas stops Chai from passing to mount. #T13#
Kentas can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kentas keeps working.
Kentas tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Kentas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kentas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.#T14#
Kentas is trying to control but can't.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Kentas is defending the position.
Kentas is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai is controlling the pace.
Kentas tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kentas trying to control but Chai postures up.
Kentas is doing well to control the position and prevent Chai from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 21 to 0.
Dragon Li Chai bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - Prelims
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ernie Tertelgte!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chai wants it to stay on the feet.
Tertelgte goes for a double leg but Chai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chai continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Chai gets tackled into the cage by Tertelgte. Tertelgte maintains the clinch.
Chai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tertelgte after a bit of a struggle.
Chai tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Tertelgte ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tertelgte no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tertelgte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Tertelgte
Chai keeping moving, preventing Tertelgte from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chai looking for a guillotine here but Tertelgte defends easily.
#T1#
Tertelgte trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to control the position.
Tertelgte wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T2#
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Chai looking for subs off his back but Tertelgte has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Tertelgte is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.#T3#
Chai is in trouble now - Tertelgte has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Tertelgte
Tertelgte fails to advance to Chai's back.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.
Chai tries to control the position but Tertelgte now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (8) Tertelgte
Tertelgte is riding his opponent, not letting Chai buck him off.
Chai tries to roll but Tertelgte sticks to his back.
#T4##SUB2#
Chai showing good submission defense here.
Chai is really stuck here.
Chai trying to control the action but Tertelgte just sinks the hooks in.
Tertelgte is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Tertelgte. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tertelgte's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (8) Tertelgte#T5#
Tertelgte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai passes Tertelgte's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Tertelgte looking for submissions off his back.
Tertelgte wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Tertelgte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Chai works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (8) Tertelgte#T6#
Tertelgte is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Tertelgte manages to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control but Tertelgte is keeping him busy.
Tertelgte is trying to get back to full guard.
Tertelgte is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (8) Tertelgte
Tertelgte is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Chai is trying to get an arm triangle but Tertelgte is defending well. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tertelgte has escaped the position, nice work there. #T7##SUB#
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Tertelgte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tertelgte has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tertelgte struggling a bit here.#T8##SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tertelgte has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tertelgte struggling a bit here.
Chai trying to control the action but Tertelgte is working from the bottom.
Chai working away.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tertelgte has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Tertelgte struggling a bit here.
Tertelgte is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Chai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chai trying to control the action but Tertelgte is working from the bottom.
Chai working away.#T10#
Tertelgte is looking for a sweep.
Tertelgte is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Chai is staying tight to Tertelgte's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tertelgte wants to control but Chai postures up.
Tertelgte tries to improve position but can't.
Chai trying to control the action but Tertelgte is working from the bottom.
Chai controlling the position. #T11#
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Tertelgte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tertelgte knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tertelgte is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12##SUB#
Chai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tertelgte is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Chai trying to control the action but Tertelgte is working from the bottom.
Tertelgte sneaks back into half guard.
Chai trying to control the action but Tertelgte is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Tertelgte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Tertelgte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tertelgte is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tertelgte sees it coming and defends easily.#T14#
Tertelgte is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Tertelgte regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Tertelgte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is really struggling to control Tertelgte but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tertelgte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Chai gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Chai takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Dragon Li Chai bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Chaos vs Lee
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Metharom stuffs the takedown attempt from Chai. Chai gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Metharom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Metharom scores with a nice head shot.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom wants to slow Chai down by chopping away at his legs.
Chai attempts a counter takedown but Metharom avoids it well and moves away.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily.
Metharom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai connects with the punch.
Metharom throws a right hand that misses
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Metharom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
It seemed like Metharom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Chai.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Metharom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chai.
Metharom throws a counter combo.#T2#
Metharom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chai lands a nice shot that snaps Metharom's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai fails with the takedown
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragon Li Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metharom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chai's head.
Chai catches Metharom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Metharom walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Chai punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Metharom throws a nice looking combination but Chai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai misses with a hook. Metharom ducked under it nicely.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Chai is rocked!
OH! Chai has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Metharom smells blood and charges in for the finish! Metharom unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Chai sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Klahan Metharom!
Klahan Metharom really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SMASH: Perkele vs Cole
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Branko takes one to the side of the head.
Branko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chai pinned against the cage. Chai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Branko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chai defends well and Branko ends up having to push Chai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Chai has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Branko is trying to keep an underhook but Chai manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Branko looking for submissions off his back.
Branko tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#SUB#
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko moves into full guard.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai passes Branko's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Branko defends the submission attempt.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Branko keeps working.
Chai is looking to advance position but Branko won't allow it. #SUB#
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Branko defending well.
Branko wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Branko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Branko works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Branko defends the submission attempt.
Branko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Branko is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Chai 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.
Branko moves into full guard.
#T3#
Chai trying to control but Branko is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Branko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Branko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Branko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai pushes down on Branko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Branko wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Branko has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chai escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chai!
Branko regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Chai 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.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Branko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Branko sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Branko actively working from the bottom here.
Branko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragon Li Chai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Branko ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Branko.
Branko shoots in but Chai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko with a poor takedown #TD2#
so Chai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Branko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#SUB#
Branko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Branko is retaining full guard. #T1#
Chai wants to control from the top but Branko keeps moving. #SUB#
Branko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Branko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chai passes into half guard.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Chai seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Branko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Branko wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Branko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai won't allow Branko to sweep him here. #SUB#
Branko working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai trying to control but Branko is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Branko is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Branko keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. #SUB#
Branko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.
Chai trying to control but Branko is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Branko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Branko keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai trying to control but Branko is working from the bottom.
Chai content to stall in guard here. #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.#SUB#
Branko has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Branko keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Branko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Branko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Branko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chai pushes down on Branko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Branko looking for a sweep. Not yet Branko, not yet. #SUB#
Branko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragon Li Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Branko on the side of the head.
Branko has his takedown stuffed
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Chai counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Branko is keeping the position for now.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Branko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chai lying in Branko's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Branko decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Chai taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davdio Branko! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 98: Woo vs Victor
Date: Mar 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Skystalker walks into a stiff left hand from Chai.
Skystalker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Chai digs a good body shot into Skystalker's ribs.
Skystalker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skystalker throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Skystalker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chai quickly recovers to half guard.
Skystalker trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Skystalker has control of the leg. #SUB#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skystalker pulls his head out easily.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Skystalker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skystalker with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skystalker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Skystalker is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Chai frees his head nicely. Oh but Skystalker has switched to an armbar! Chai is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Anni Skystalker!
Anni Skystalker decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 88: Kiran vs Solo
Date: Jan 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been informed that Anderson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Chai tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chai catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chai looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Chai takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson lands a head shot.#ROC2#Chai is rocked!
Anderson fakes the body blow, causing Chai to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Chai goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Anderson!
Our winner, Ryan Anderson, 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:
WCF 102: Blackburn vs Li Chai
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Blackburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Chai tries to counter it with a takedown but Blackburn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blackburn stuffs the takedown.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blackburn loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Chai feints the counter takedown.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
We've been informed that Chai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Blackburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackburn.
We've been told by Blackburn's head coaches at NY Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blackburn swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai shoots in but no luck this time.
Blackburn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chai sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Blackburn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chai, pushing him back against the cage.
Blackburn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Emiliano Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragon Li Chai.
Chai wants to take the fight to the mat but Blackburn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blackburn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blackburn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Chai goes for a takedown attempt but Blackburn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blackburn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blackburn tries to avoid it but Chai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blackburn to the ground. Blackburn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blackburn stuffs the takedown attempt from Chai. Chai gets slowly back to his feet.
Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blackburn is looking to wear down Chai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chai has a takedown stuffed.#T2##CL#
Blackburn has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackburn. #BC#
Blackburn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn slaps away a takedown attempt from Chai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blackburn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chai momentarily.
Chai shoots in but Blackburn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chai fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Blackburn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blackburn moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Chai is rocked!
Blackburn circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Chai tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Blackburn wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn retains his bantamweight title!
Emiliano Blackburn managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 80: Corona vs Chai
Date: Nov 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Chai throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Chai shoots in and gets a takedown into Corona's guard.
Corona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. #REVR#
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Corona controls the pace.#SUB2#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Corona being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corona trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is controlling Corona's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is trying to keep Corona in close.
Corona is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Corona passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Corona tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chai is not content to let Corona control the position.
Chai struggling a bit here.
Corona tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai wants to control but Corona postures up.
Chai tries to bench press Corona off him but Corona keeps the position. #SUB#
Corona tries for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
Corona 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 Chai's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Chai tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Corona looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Corona trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Corona will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Corona wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Corona tries to advance to mount but Chai denies him.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chai is being controlled here.
Chai is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Corona advances to full mount.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Corona's attempts to control the action.
Corona controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai tries to hold on but Corona postures up.
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Corona dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Corona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chai.
Corona throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai fails with the takedown.
Chai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corona sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Corona throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Juan Corona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragon Li Chai.
Corona throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1#
Chai slips a jab from Corona.
Corona throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Corona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai with a poor takedown
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Corona misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Chai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Corona controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Corona is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Chai prevents Corona from standing back up.
#T2#
Corona trying to control here.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Corona defends it well.
Corona is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Corona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai passes to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corona is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Chai wants to finish this one by submission but Corona is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chai.
Corona is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Chai is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Corona is surviving well by controlling Chai's body position as best he can.
Chai takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Corona tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Corona is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Corona breaks Chai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Chai wants to sweep here but Corona controlling him for the moment.
Corona controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chai keeping full guard, as Corona tries to pass.
Chai wants to sweep here but Corona controlling him for the moment.
Chai controls Corona momentarily but Corona frees himself.
Corona has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corona not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Corona forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Corona dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Corona misses with a straight right.
Chai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Chai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Corona looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard.
Corona won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai passes to full mount!
Corona can't escape the position.
#T1#
Corona is working hard here to advance position.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai moves to the back. #SUB2#
Chai is persistently looking for the submission but Corona is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Chai looking to break Corona's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Corona remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Chai is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chai is hanging on to Corona's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
Chai slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Chai not allowing Corona to control his hands.
Corona tries to break free.
Corona trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Chai has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chai struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Chai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Corona is really stuck here.
#T3#
Chai not allowing Corona to control his hands.
Chai is trying to stick to Corona's back but Corona is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Corona.#SUB2#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Corona pushes down on Chai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
Corona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corona is stalling in the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Chai working for submissions but it's allowed Corona to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Corona seems content to control.
Chai wants to control but Corona is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Corona seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Corona wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Dragon Li Chai has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragon Li Chai really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Chai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chai moves forwards but Corona connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab from Corona.
Corona gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Chai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Chai seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Corona is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dragon Li Chai!
After the fight, Dragon Li Chai was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Juan Corona stepped up to the mic, saying 'Humble in victory, humble in defeat! Huge respect for my opponent for putting the work to outplay my gameplan, I am sure at some point we will run this back, celebrate it while you have it! Thanks to everyone who came here to support me and keep's supporting me even after this fight! '. |
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Event:
WCF 95: Sepi vs Jones
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Ashbourne Jr leaves Chai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Chai closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ashbourne Jr's guard.
Chai trying to control but Ashbourne Jr is working from the bottom.
Chai 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.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashbourne Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashbourne Jr keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Ashbourne Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ashbourne Jr tries to get out of the position.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashbourne Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ashbourne Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ashbourne Jr is keeping the position for now.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ashbourne Jr stuffs the takedown.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ashbourne Jr defends it well.
Chai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ashbourne Jr momentarily.
Ashbourne Jr blocks a jab.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ashbourne Jr moves away.
Chai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dave Ashbourne Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragon Li Chai.#T2#
Ashbourne Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chai circles away quickly and effectively.
Chai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Ashbourne Jr throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ashbourne Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chai on the side of the head. #TD2#
Chai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ashbourne Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chai is in Ashbourne Jr's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Ashbourne Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ashbourne Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ashbourne Jr postures up.
#T3#
Ashbourne Jr is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ashbourne Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chai is trying to control the position but Ashbourne Jr postures up.
Ashbourne Jr trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Ashbourne Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ashbourne Jr wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chai wants to sweep here but Ashbourne Jr controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Ashbourne Jr lying in Chai's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Chai decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ashbourne Jr taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dragon Li Chai!
Dragon Li Chai took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 73: Rader vs Tupp 2
Date: Sep 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Tzeng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Tzeng has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Chai shoots in and gets a takedown into Tzeng's guard.#SUB#
Tzeng has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tzeng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng working a defensive guard here.
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##SUB#
Tzeng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tzeng is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Tzeng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chai defends well.#SUB#
Tzeng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chai defends well.#T2#
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.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai wants to control from the top but Tzeng keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tzeng leaves Chai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tzeng drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chai sprawls and moves away.
Tzeng stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tzeng wants it to stay on the feet.
Tzeng shoots for a takedown but Chai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tzeng shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chai pinned against the cage. Chai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Tzeng closes the distance and clinches up with Chai, looking for a takedown. Tzeng pushes Chai against the cage but Chai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai darts in looking for a takedown but Tzeng gets double underhooks and turns Chai into the cage.
Tzeng changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chai tries for a takedown but Tzeng circles away easily#TD#
and Tzeng counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tzeng is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chai moves into full guard.
Our spies down at at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts inform us that Chai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chai pulls Tzeng in close to prevent any damage.
Tzeng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Tzeng sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Tzeng wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzeng is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tzeng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tzeng looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is trying to keep Tzeng in close.
Chai pulls Tzeng in close to his closed guard and prevents Tzeng from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shu Fang Tzeng will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Tzeng feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tzeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Chai wants to sweep here but Tzeng controlling him for the moment.
Tzeng trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai keeping full guard, as Tzeng tries to pass.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Tzeng trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shu Fang Tzeng overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tzeng preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Tzeng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tzeng works his way back into a safe position though.
Tzeng trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tzeng.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai closes the distance and clinches up with Tzeng, looking for a takedown. Chai pushes Tzeng against the cage but Tzeng circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
No luck for Tzeng with that takedown attempt.
Tzeng fails with a takedown attempt.
Chai shoots in for a takedown but Tzeng shows good takedown defense.
Shu Fang Tzeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragon Li Chai.#CL#
Tzeng drives through and clinches with Chai against the cage.
#TD#
Tzeng decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Tzeng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Tzeng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Chai wants to control from the top but Tzeng keeps moving. #SUB#
Tzeng looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tzeng has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tzeng swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Tzeng had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.
Tzeng keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Tzeng is trying to keep Chai in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tzeng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Tzeng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shu Fang Tzeng dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chai fails to land the takedown.
Chai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tzeng sprawls well. Tzeng wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chai gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Chai scores with a takedown into Tzeng's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tzeng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Tzeng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Tzeng is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai wants to control from the top but Tzeng keeps moving. #SUB#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tzeng has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Tzeng's legs - danger averted.
Chai wants to control from the top but Tzeng keeps moving.
Tzeng can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dragon Li Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chai moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Chai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Chai is trying to get an arm triangle but Tzeng is defending well.
Tzeng wants to control but Chai postures up.
Tzeng stops Chai from passing to mount.
Tzeng is not content to let Chai control the position. #T3#
Tzeng trying his best to control but Chai has mounted him.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tzeng is looking to escape.
Tzeng is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chai wants to control the pace but Tzeng is squirming around nicely.
Chai avoids the attempt from Tzeng to control.
Chai looking to control but Tzeng is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tzeng is trying to escape the mount.
Chai looking to control but Tzeng is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Tzeng is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dragon Li Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tzeng has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shu Fang Tzeng!
Our winner, Shu Fang Tzeng, 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:
WCF 87: Corona vs Benedetti 2
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Farrokhzad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Farrokhzad throws a big shot that misses.
Farrokhzad throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
Chai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Farrokhzad throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai shoots in for a takedown but Farrokhzad shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Chai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Farrokhzad is trying to defend but Chai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Farrokhzad defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farrokhzad trying to control from the bottom.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Farrokhzad is trying to control but can't.
Farrokhzad wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Farrokhzad defending well.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Farrokhzad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
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.
Farrokhzad won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Farrokhzad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chai.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch #TD2#
and Chai counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chai pushes down on Farrokhzad's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Farrokhzad is looking to improve his position.
Farrokhzad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Farrokhzad.#SUB2#
Chai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Farrokhzad is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chai, into his guard. #REVR##T3#
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Farrokhzad distracts Chai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chai is trying to control the position but Farrokhzad postures up.
Farrokhzad lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farrokhzad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farrokhzad throws a big right hand that misses.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farrokhzad throwing strikes but missing.
Our spies down at at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts inform us that Chai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4##SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Farrokhzad postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it.
Farrokhzad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chai's head.
Chai controls Farrokhzad momentarily but Farrokhzad frees himself.
We've been hearing that Farrokhzad has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Farrokhzad chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Chai is rocked!
Farrokhzad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chai is still in real trouble! Can Farrokhzad finish him?
Farrokhzad gets to his feet and stands over Chai, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Chai felt that one! Farrokhzad unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Chai from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bardia Farrokhzad!
An out of breath Bardia Farrokhzad 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:
WCF WNF 65: Songrin vs Yeung
Date: Aug 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Decimal misses with a looping right.
And Chai tries to counter it with a takedown but Decimal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chai moves away from the strike by Decimal.
Chai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Chai fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Decimal sprawls well initially but Chai persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Decimal wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Decimal is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Decimal defending well. #SUB#
Decimal actively working from the bottom here.
Decimal is looking to improve his position.
Decimal is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Decimal avoid being mounted?
Decimal tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Decimal defends it.
Chai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chai controlling his opponent.
Chai moves to the back.
Decimal tries to escape but Chai has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chai is looking to control Decimal but Decimal is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Decimal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Decimal right now.
#SUB2#
Chai tightening his grip on Decimal, looking for the choke.
Chai wants to control but Decimal is keeping busy.#T4##SUB2#
Decimal fending off the submission attempt from Chai.
Decimal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chai.
#SUB2#
Chai tightening his grip on Decimal, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Decimal defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decimal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragon Li Chai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decimal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Decimal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai. #TD2#
Decimal gets caught napping as Chai dives in and scores a takedown. Decimal manages to retain guard.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Decimal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Decimal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Decimal's legs - danger averted.
Decimal 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.
Decimal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Decimal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Decimal.
Chai trying to control but Decimal is working from the bottom.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Decimal is keeping the position for now.
Decimal looking for a sweep. Not yet Decimal, not yet.
Chai wants to control from the top but Decimal keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Chai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Decimal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Decimal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decimal lands a jab.
Decimal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Decimal. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Chai gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB2#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Decimal defends the submission attempt.
Decimal is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Decimal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Decimal tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Decimal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Decimal defends it. #SUB#
Decimal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decimal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragon Li Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Decimal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Decimal throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dewey Decimal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decimal throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Decimal scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Chai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Decimal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Decimal looking for a sweep. Not yet Decimal, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Decimal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai stands and throws Decimal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Decimal tries to improve position but can't.
Decimal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Decimal is looking to improve his position.
Chai moves into full mount! Decimal won't be happy about that!
Decimal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dragon Li Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Decimal is working hard here to advance position.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Decimal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chai controlling Decimal's posture. #T3#
Decimal trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Decimal looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Decimal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Decimal works his way back into a safe position though.
Dewey Decimal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai wants to sweep here but Decimal controlling him for the moment.
Chai can't keep his opponent in guard - Decimal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Decimal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Decimal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Decimal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dragon Li Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragon Li Chai!
A less than humble Dragon Li Chai misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 60:Wolf vs Byczkiewicz
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Sanders looks for a takedown but Chai sprawls well.
Chai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Chai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanders did well to prevent Chai getting side control.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chai trying to control the action but Sanders is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions off his back.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanders knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Sanders actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanders 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.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.#SUB2#
Chai 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.
Sanders wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Chai 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. Sanders tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dragon Li Chai!
A very excited looking Dragon Li Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Bernie Sanders spoke after the fight, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 50: Li Chai vs Haba
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Haba clinches.
Haba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chai tries to pull guard but Haba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Haba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chai avoids it.
Haba scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
Haba misses with a knee to the head.
Chai jumps guard but Haba stands there with Chai around his waist. Chai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Haba's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Haba lands a nice knee to the body.
Haba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragon Li Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba crunches a lovely knee into Chai's ribcage.
Chai is trying to pull guard but Haba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chai tries to pull guard but Haba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Haba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai is trying to pull guard but Haba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chai jumps guard but Haba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Chai tries to pull guard but Haba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Haba tries to land knees in the clinch but Chai avoids the damage to the body.
Haba looking to stall.
Chai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Haba to keep the fight standing.
Chai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Haba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chai's face.
Chai is trying to pull guard but Haba has him pressed against the cage.
Chai tries to pull guard but Haba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Haba lands a good knee to the midsection. Chai won't want to take too many of those.
Chai tries to pull guard but Haba holds him up against the cage and eventually Chai drops back down to his feet.
Chai is trying to pull guard but Haba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Haba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Haba stalls.
Haba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haba cracks Chai with a nice body shot.#T2#
Chai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haba crunches a lovely knee into Chai's ribcage.
Chai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chai up against the cage.
Chai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haba smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Chai gets a takedown into half guard.
Haba is trying to stand back up but Chai is controlling him
#SUB2#
Haba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Chai trying to control the action but Haba is working from the bottom.
Chai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Haba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Haba actively working from the bottom here.
Haba wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Chai seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Haba looking for submissions off his back.
Haba is in trouble now - Chai has advanced to mount!
Chai takes Haba's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Haba is in trouble.
Haba trying to get back to his feet but Chai is in full control for now. #SUB#
Haba defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms.
You can see the frustration on Haba's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Haba dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Chai closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Haba is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Haba has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Haba wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dragon Li Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haba, who protects the arm well.
Haba gets back to half guard.
Chai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Haba!
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haba working to try and regain half guard.
Haba 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.
Haba looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T2#
Haba is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Haba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chai wants to control the pace but Haba is squirming around nicely.
Haba squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Chai takes Haba's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Haba is in trouble. #SUB#
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3#
Haba wants to escape the position.
Haba is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Haba defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms. #SUB#
Chai is persistently looking for the submission but Haba is defending it well.
#SUB#
Chai is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Chai is persistently looking for the submission but Haba is defending it well.
#T4##SUB#
Chai has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Haba prevents Chai from getting a body triangle.
Chai keeps control of the position as Haba tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chai tightening his grip on Haba, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Chai tightening his grip on Haba, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Haba manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragon Li Chai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Haba throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai dives in for a single leg takedown but Haba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chai tries to pull guard but Haba holds him up against the cage and eventually Chai drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragon Li Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haba controlling the action here for a moment.
Knees to the body from Haba.
Chai avoiding damage as Haba throws knees to the body.
Chai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Haba to keep the fight standing.
Chai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Haba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai jumps guard but Haba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Haba.
Haba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haba walks away with a smile on his face. Chai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haba lands a right hook to the body.
Haba misses with a few strikes there.
Chai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haba sprawls and moves away.
Chai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Haba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haba throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai tries for a takedown but Haba circles away easily
and Haba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Chai has a takedown stuffed.
Haba unleashes a big counter combination but Chai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Claus Haba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haba swivels and escapes.
Haba connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Chai tumbling to the canvas! Haba pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Chai was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Claus Haba! |
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Event:
WCF 63: Camara vs Skystalker
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chai is defended easily by Mahesa.#CL2#
Mahesa rushes Chai and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Mahesa on the inside.
Mahesa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Chai jumps guard.
#SUB#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mahesa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mahesa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mahesa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chai has his foot on Mahesa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mahesa works his way back into a safe position though.
Mahesa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chai is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SU2#
Mahesa stands up and waves to Chai to follow him. #TD#
Chai shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Mahesa is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Chai works his way into side control.
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.
Mahesa is trying to buck Chai off.#SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura but Mahesa is defending well. #SUB#
Chai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mahesa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chai but great work by Mahesa.#T2#
Mahesa wants to stand but Chai is controlling his arm.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mahesa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mahesa wants to stand but Chai has his arm trapped.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.#SU2#
Mahesa decides to stand back up. Mahesa steps back and let's Chai get back to his feet.#CL2#
Mahesa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahesa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chai jumps guard but Mahesa stands there with Chai around his waist. Chai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragon Li Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahesa smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Chai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mahesa's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Mahesa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mahesa. #T3#
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mahesa is looking to escape. #SUB#
Chai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mahesa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mahesa and Chai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mahesa tries to escape but Chai is in control.
Chai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mahesa's legs.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahesa keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mahesa is trying to buck Chai off.
Mahesa is looking to get back to his feet here but Chai is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mahesa's back.
Chai trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mahesa 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.
Mahesa wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Chai is looking for the choke from the back position but Mahesa is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dragon Li Chai will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chai shoots in looking for a takedown but Mahesa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mahesa is looking to clinch.
Chai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahesa sprawls and moves away.
Chai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mahesa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mahesa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahesa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragon Li Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Mahesa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mahesa.
Chai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mahesa to keep the fight standing.
Mahesa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahesa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai is trying to pull guard but Mahesa has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Mahesa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahesa lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai is trying to pull guard but Mahesa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mahesa misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Mahesa.
Mahesa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chai blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahesa working aggressively here.
#T1#
Mahesa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mahesa misses with a body punch.
Chai is trying to pull guard but Mahesa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahesa.
Chai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mahesa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chai.
Mahesa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahesa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Chai pulls guard successfully.
Mahesa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chai is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Chai working for a triangle but Mahesa defends it easily.
#SU2#
Mahesa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chai, up you get!
Mahesa tries to clinch up.
Chai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Chai misses with a takedown attempt - Mahesa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chai shoots in for a takedown but Mahesa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chai staying out of range there.
Mahesa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chai.
Andre Mahesa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Chai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mahesa!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahesa pushes Chai away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chai gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mahesa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chai tries to move to mount but Mahesa blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Mahesa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahesa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chai trying to control the action but Mahesa is working from the bottom.
Mahesa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chai controls the position.#SUB#
Chai swings around for an armbar but Mahesa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chai's guard.
Mahesa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chai is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Mahesa is sitting in close to Chai's body. Chai has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mahesa is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mahesa is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Chai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dragon Li Chai!
Dragon Li Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCF 57: Bardia vs Li Chai
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Farrokhzad throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai moves forwards but Farrokhzad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chai gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Farrokhzad gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bardia Farrokhzad!
Bardia Farrokhzad retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Bardia Farrokhzad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WCF 49: Camara vs Schlaub
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Decimal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chai wants to sweep here but Decimal controlling him for the moment.
Decimal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Decimal trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Decimal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Decimal throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Chai looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Decimal has picked Chai up and slammed him! Chai can't keep hold of the triangle and Decimal manages to pass to side control!
Chai dodges the ground and pound from Decimal.#T1#
Chai parries the strikes from Decimal easily there. Decimal is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chai to escape.
The strikes coming from Decimal are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chai is trying to control Decimal's posture but Decimal avoids it.
Chai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Decimal.
Decimal throws an elbow but Chai slips to the side and avoids it well.
Decimal postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Decimal tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Decimal tries to score with some ground and pound. Chai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Decimal working away.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Decimal keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai's coaches at MY YARDâ„¢ï¸ Resurrect 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.
An elbow from Decimal crashes against the mat.
Decimal creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chai sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Decimal working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Decimal misses with the ground and pound.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Decimal throws a strike aimed at the side of Chai's head but Chai avoids it well.
Chai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Decimal.
Chai tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Decimal easily slips into full mount!
Decimal thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Chai 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.#T3##SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Decimal thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Decimal throwing shots but Chai is blocking nicely.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Decimal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Decimal wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Chai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Decimal.
Decimal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Decimal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Decimal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chai defending well though.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Decimal defends well.#T4#
Chai controls Decimal momentarily but Decimal frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Decimal defends well.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Decimal throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Decimal 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#
Decimal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chai to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Chai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Decimal's half guard.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Decimal keeps working.
Chai is just content to waste time from the top position. Decimal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Decimal is keeping the position.
Decimal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai stops Decimal from standing up.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Decimal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Decimal is looking to work some ground and pound but Chai has wrist control.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Decimal throws a strike but Chai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Decimal wants to stand and escape but Chai is having none of it.
Chai trying to control but Decimal is working from the bottom.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Decimal is keeping the position.
Decimal wants to stand but Chai is controlling the position.
Our spies down at at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts inform us that Decimal has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Decimal can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Decimal defends it.
Decimal pushes Chai off looking to stand but Chai dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Decimal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai prevents Decimal from standing back up.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Decimal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Decimal defends it well. #SUB#
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Decimal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chai prevents Decimal from standing back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Decimal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chai did well to prevent Decimal getting side control.
Decimal trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Decimal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Decimal.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Decimal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Decimal, into his guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Decimal keeps moving.
Dewey Decimal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Decimal wants to stand but Chai is controlling the position.
Decimal throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T4#
Chai prevents Decimal from getting back to his feet.
Chai passes Decimal's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Decimal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chai prevents Decimal from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decimal is in trouble now - Chai has advanced to mount!
Decimal has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragon Li Chai dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Decimal ducks under a wild hook from Chai.#TD#
Chai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Decimal's guard.
Chai won't allow Decimal to get back to his feet.
Chai wants to control from the top but Decimal keeps moving.
Decimal wants to get back to his feet but Chai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Decimal is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Decimal is looking to escape.
Decimal's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Decimal is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Chai is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Decimal can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T2#
Decimal wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chai looking to control but Decimal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Decimal has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB#
Decimal is having to fend off submission attempts from Chai, who is looking to sink in the choke. Chai doesn't have the hooks in though and Decimal manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Decimal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Decimal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Decimal throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Decimal.
Decimal throwing strikes from guard but Chai blocks nicely. #SUB#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Decimal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Decimal postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Decimal defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Decimal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Decimal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Decimal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Decimal trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Decimal throws a big elbow that misses.
Decimal throws an elbow that misses. Chai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Decimal's guard. Nice move by Chai!
Decimal wants to stand and escape but Chai is having none of it.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Decimal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Decimal wants to stand up but Chai is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dragon Li Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragon Li Chai!
A relieved looking Dragon Li Chai 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:
WCF WNF 25: Bolsdeep vs Abner
Date: Oct 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chai.
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chai closes the distance and clinches up with Vaughn, looking for a takedown. Chai pushes Vaughn against the cage but Vaughn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Darrion Vaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragon Li Chai.
Vaughn slaps away a takedown attempt from Chai, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Chai shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chai showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vaughn sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Vaughn defends it.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Vaughn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Vaughn is trying to stand up here but Chai is controlling him well.
Chai not doing much here.
Chai is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Vaughn reverses the position - he's now on top in Chai's guard. #SUB2#
Chai is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Vaughn rolls with it to try and escape but Chai cranks on the arm and Vaughn is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dragon Li Chai!
Our winner, Dragon Li Chai, 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:
WCF WNF 19: Rua Bolsdeep
Date: Sep 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahesa missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahesa throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Chai counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Mahesa actively working from the bottom here.
Mahesa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mahesa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chai is trying to control. Mahesa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mahesa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mahesa wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mahesa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai trying to control the action but Mahesa is working from the bottom.
Mahesa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chai on the ground.#T1#
Chai slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Chai is working for a kimura but Mahesa is defending it quite comfortably.
Chai is pressing down on Mahesa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mahesa is holding on for now.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mahesa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Mahesa defends the submission attempt.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Mahesa is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mahesa tries to kick Chai off but Chai keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
Mahesa wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Chai 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. Mahesa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dragon Li Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Dragon Li Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF 33: Rua vs Archer
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Colemadina gets a double leg takedown into Chai's guard.#SUB#
Chai is looking to cinch up a triangle. Colemadina throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Chai's body to avoid the submission. Chai has instead reached around Colemadina's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Chai arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dragon Li Chai!
As Dragon Li Chai got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Give me a guy in top 5, you're getting these boys hurt here. Peter Petrov, Claus Haba, Bernie Sanders I'm calling y'all out!!! Now come get tapped out'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 9: Leahy vs Shamrock
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowan lands with a nice body punch.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai attempts a counter takedown but Rowan avoids it well and moves away.
Rowan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rowan misses with a looping right.
Chai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rowan misses the shot to the body.
Chai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been informed that Rowan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Levi Rowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowan throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Rowan misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowan misses with a straight right.
Chai tries to counter with a takedown but Rowan is quick to defend against it.
Chai moves away from the strike by Rowan. #T1#
Rowan misses the jab.
Rowan misses with a wild body shot.
Chai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chai slips under a jab.
Rowan misses with a hook.
Rowan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rowan swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Chai counters with a shoot takedown. Rowan fights it but they end up in guard.
Rowan is trying to keep Chai in close.
#SUB#
Chai drops back looking for a leg! Rowan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rowan manages to kick Chai off! Chai jumps back into Rowan's guard. #T2#
Chai trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rowan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Chai looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rowan is defending well. Chai quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rowan has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Chai celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dragon Li Chai!
A victorious Dragon Li Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 87
Date: May 10, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dragon Li Chai (ranked 24748 p4p, 301 weight class) and Sirus Hughes (ranked 5476 p4p, 229 weight class). Hughes has chosen Devil "Shinedown" as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hughes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Hughes
Hughes has knee on belly momentarily but Chai bucks him off and regains half guard.
Chai is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Hughes is working for a kimura here but Chai manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hughes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (4) Hughes
Chai advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (4) Hughes
Hughes trying to remain calm as Chai controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hughes is still trying to improve position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (4) Hughes
Chai content just to control the position here.
Chai trying to control but Hughes is having none of it.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Hughes tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Hughes tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hughes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hughes! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (6) Hughes
Chai controlling the position.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (9) Hughes
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai is not content to let Hughes control the position.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
What's Chai going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to control but Hughes postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hughes is trying to get an arm triangle but Chai is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hughes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs.
Hughes tries to advance position but instead Chai slips a leg back in to half guard.
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chai keeping hold of Hughes's head, controlling as best he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hughes trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to control here.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Hughes has control of the leg.
Hughes is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai pulls Hughes in close to prevent any damage.
Chai is looking for a triangle but Hughes pushes his legs off easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hughes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chai dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (9) vs (9) Hughes
Chai 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.
Hughes looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Chai is defending well. Hughes quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Chai has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hughes celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sirus Hughes! |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Samuel Cooke (ranked 1385 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragon Li Chai (ranked 7952 p4p, 281 weight class). Cooke's entrance music is Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign. A fine choice. Samuel Cooke has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Samuel Cooke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Ron Honeybunn.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Cooke has managed to clinch.
Cooke turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cooke (4) vs (0) Chai
Cooke tries for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cooke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Cooke keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai isn't going anywhere.
Cooke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cooke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cooke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cooke in the domination position with Chai hanging on.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Cooke keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cooke has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chai defend it? Cooke steps over the head and cranks it - Chai is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cooke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Cooke!
An out of breath Samuel Cooke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 74
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dragon Li Chai (ranked 7776 p4p, 229 weight class) and Bobolo Jubbly (ranked 6203 p4p, 192 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bobolo Jubbly was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Bobolo Jubbly!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai tries to keep at a distance but Jubbly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jubbly gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Jubbly
Jubbly trying to control the pace.
Jubbly prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai trying to hold on to Jubbly's head to control him but Jubbly postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai wants to control but Jubbly is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jubbly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chai defends it well.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jubbly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jubbly's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Jubbly
Jubbly preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
Jubbly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Chai keeps control of the position as Jubbly tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jubbly wants to control his opponent's hands but Chai gets his hands free.
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.
Jubbly is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chai gets his way!
Jubbly wants to control his opponent's hands but Chai gets his hands free.
Chai is hanging on to Jubbly's back as he tries to escape.
Jubbly has hold of Chai's leg, trying to break free but it's let Chai lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Jubbly is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Chai throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dragon Li Chai!
A relieved looking Dragon Li Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 71
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dragon Li Chai (ranked 6496 p4p, 175 weight class) and Colton Northwood (ranked 21711 p4p, 199 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Colton Northwood!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Northwood pushes Chai up against the ropes in a clinch.
Northwood jumps into guard, dragging Chai to the mat.
Chai postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Northwood throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chai escapes and throws Northwood's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (3) vs (0) Northwood
Chai wants to control but Northwood is keeping him busy.
I wouldn't like to be where Northwood is right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northwood is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Northwood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Northwood is looking for a sweep.
Northwood keeping his opponent close.
Northwood is trying to work for a sweep but Chai has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (5) vs (0) Northwood
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northwood tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Northwood is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Northwood 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: Chai (5) vs (2) Northwood
Chai is trying to control the position but Northwood postures up.
Chai is really struggling to control Northwood but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Northwood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Northwood has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Northwood seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Northwood defends well.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Northwood from controlling successfully.
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Northwood is aware though and is defending well.
Northwood wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai is trying to keep Northwood in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northwood works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Northwood wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Northwood working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chai's thigh. Chai counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Northwood trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Northwood from controlling successfully.
Northwood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Northwood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Northwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai controlling the position.
Chai working for a triangle but Northwood defends it easily.
Northwood stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Northwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is looking to sweep but instead, Northwood has passed into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Northwood trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Northwood frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (5) Northwood
Northwood trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Northwood 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.
Northwood is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Chai is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chai is staying active underneath Northwood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Northwood stalling.
Northwood is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
Chai wants to control but Northwood is keeping busy.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Northwood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Northwood's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Northwood's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (9) vs (5) Northwood
Northwood tries to escape but Chai has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Northwood showing good submission defense here.
Northwood breaks Chai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (9) vs (7) Northwood
Chai is trying to control the position but Northwood postures up.
Chai looking for a guillotine here but Northwood defends easily.
Chai keeping full guard, as Northwood tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Northwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai keeping full guard, as Northwood tries to pass.
Northwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to control.
Chai keeping full guard, as Northwood tries to pass.
Chai is trying to keep Northwood in close.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Northwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Northwood is aware though and is defending well.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Northwood is proving a slippery customer.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Northwood is one step ahead there.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Northwood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai is trying to keep Northwood in close.
Northwood slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (9) vs (10) Northwood
Chai tries to bench press Northwood off him but Northwood keeps the position.
Northwood is staying tight to Chai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Northwood trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Northwood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chai tries to bench press Northwood off him but Northwood keeps the position.
Northwood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chai, who protects the arm well.
Chai is trying to control Northwood's posture but Northwood avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is not content to let Northwood control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Northwood wins on points by 10 to 9.
Colton Northwood tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CACC 63
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Hell (ranked 6197 p4p, 148 weight class) and Dragon Li Chai (ranked 6375 p4p, 150 weight class). Dragon Li Chai has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hell (4) vs (0) Chai
Chai tries to bench press Hell off him but Hell keeps the position.
Hell has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Chai is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hell yanks on the arm and Chai is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Hell! |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dragon Li Chai (ranked 6380 p4p, 142 weight class) and Timur Frunze (ranked 1159 p4p, 71 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Timur Frunze!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frunze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Frunze showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Frunze
Chai wants to control the action here but instead Frunze manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Frunze
Frunze fails to move to back control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frunze manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chai to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (8) Frunze
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai breaks Frunze's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (8) Frunze
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frunze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai trying to control but Frunze is working from the bottom.
Frunze controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Frunze.
Frunze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai trying to control but Frunze is working from the bottom.
Frunze looking for a sweep. Not yet Frunze, not yet.
Chai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frunze dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (10) Frunze
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Frunze has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (13) Frunze
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Frunze trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
Frunze working away.
Frunze goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Frunze but great work by Chai. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (6) vs (13) Frunze
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frunze prevents Chai from moving into mount.
Frunze tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chai is trying to get an arm triangle but Frunze is defending well.
Chai wants to control but Frunze is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frunze is trying to work for a sweep but Chai has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (8) vs (13) Frunze
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frunze is looking to escape.
Frunze is working to get back to half guard.
Chai is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Frunze has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Frunze! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (15) Frunze
Chai looking to control but Frunze passes into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frunze is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
Frunze is looking to stall here but Chai recovers full guard.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws his legs up looking for a submission but Frunze uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (18) Frunze
Frunze tries for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
Chai trying his best to control but Frunze has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (8) vs (20) Frunze
Chai regains half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frunze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Frunze eventually gives up the hold.
Chai wants to control but Frunze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frunze is looking for submissions but instead, Chai has regained full guard.
Frunze postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai is looking to sweep but instead, Frunze has passed into half guard.
Frunze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Frunze prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Frunze is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frunze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Frunze eventually gives up the hold.
Chai wants to get back to full guard but Frunze has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (23) Frunze
Chai wants to hold on but Frunze pushes him away.
Chai regains half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frunze trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Chai trying to control but Frunze postures up.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Frunze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chai actively working from the bottom here.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Frunze tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Frunze 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.
Chai wants to control but Frunze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frunze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Frunze eventually gives up the hold.
Frunze is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Frunze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai is looking to control Frunze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Chai trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Frunze manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (26) Frunze
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control but Frunze is having none of it.
Frunze fails to move to back control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai reaches up to try and control the position but Frunze seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Chai rolls and tries to escape and now Frunze has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (29) Frunze
Frunze really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.
Chai trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frunze is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frunze wins on points by 29 to 8.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Timur Frunze made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 39
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dragon Li Chai (ranked 6670 p4p, 83 weight class) and Justin Tate (ranked 5649 p4p, 71 weight class). Justin Tate has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Justin Tate!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tate has Chai up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tate jumps into guard, dragging Chai to the mat.
Chai pushes down on Tate's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai stalling.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (3) vs (0) Tate
Tate tries to improve his position but instead Chai has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (6) vs (0) Tate
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate trying to control the hands but Chai won't let him.
Tate should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tate rolls, trying to escape but Chai keeps control of the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai working for a choke but Tate is defending well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chai's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tate defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms.
Chai has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tate preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tate's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chai is not going to allow Tate to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chai is hanging on to Tate's back as he tries to escape.
Chai controlling from the back.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tate can't escape the position.
Tate trying to control the hands but Chai breaks the grip.
Tate is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chai gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to control momentarily.
Tate is in bad spot here.
Tate fending off the submission attempt from Chai.
Chai tries to keep control of the position but Tate is staying busy.
Chai is not going to allow Tate to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai has the hooks in. Tate is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chai not allowing Tate to control his hands.
Tate is really stuck here.
Will Chai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tate tries to escape but Chai has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chai controlling from the back.
Tate trying to control but not successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tate is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chai.
Chai has the hooks in. Tate is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Tate pushed the leg off.
Chai gets his hands free as Tate looks to control.
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Tate pushed the leg off.
Chai avoiding Tate 's attempts to control his hands.
Tate is really stuck here.
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chai looking for the RNC.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai keeps control of the position as Tate tries to break free.
What can Tate do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tate is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chai gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Tate's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chai is not going to allow Tate to sit and survive in this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tate defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tate is trying to break free.
Chai looking for the choke but no joy.
Chai avoiding Tate 's attempts to control his hands.
Tate looking to control the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chai's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tate trying to control the position but Chai manages to sink in the hooks.
Chai is trying to stick to Tate's back but Tate is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tate. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (2) Tate
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tate might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tate defends it easily.
Tate wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai is trying to control the position but Tate postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tate controls the pace.
Chai wants to sweep here but Tate controlling him for the moment.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tate controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tate trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Tate controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tate gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Tate controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Tate is proving a slippery customer.
Tate 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.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tate showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tate looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (2) Tate
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Tate is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Chai prevents Tate from improving his position.
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to control. Tate wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tate is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Tate has a hand on Chai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (11) vs (2) Tate
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but Tate doesn't allow it.
Chai tries to control but Tate wriggling away.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Tate's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tate is trying to escape the mount.
Tate has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (14) vs (2) Tate
Chai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tate is really stuck here.
Chai is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is hanging on to Tate's back as he tries to escape.
Chai avoiding Tate 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Dragon Li Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dragon Li Chai (ranked 6459 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartlomiej Jan (ranked 4158 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4 as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jan drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Jan
Jan trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Jan postures up.
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jan slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jan is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
Chai wants to control but Jan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Jan
Jan is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jan keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Jan wants to sweep but no luck.
Jan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai won't allow Jan to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Jan is keeping the position.
Jan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jan wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Jan defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jan is trying is best to control the position here.
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Jan defends the submission attempt.
Jan moves into full guard.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Jan looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
Chai won't allow Jan to sweep him here.
Jan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chai is looking to advance position but Jan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (2) vs (6) Jan
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking to improve his position but Jan isn't that keen on the idea.
Jan trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Jan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Jan has a good base and remains in mount.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Chai tries to improve his position but Jan has taken his back! Jan has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Chai tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Jan pushes Chai away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bartlomiej Jan!
An out of breath Bartlomiej Jan 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:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arlo Rochester (ranked 3950 p4p, 400 weight class) and Dragon Li Chai (ranked 5142 p4p, 0 weight class). Rochester kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Voodoo Child- Jimi Hendrix. Arlo Rochester has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Arlo Rochester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rochester has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
Rochester gets control of Chai's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rochester will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rochester manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rochester (2) vs (0) Chai
Rochester wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Rochester avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rochester sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rochester drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rochester jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai looking for a guillotine here but Rochester defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochester preventing the sweep.
Rochester controlling from the top position.
Rochester got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rochester has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Rochester passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rochester (5) vs (0) Chai
Rochester working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rochester has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rochester (7) vs (0) Chai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rochester working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Chai tries to control Rochester's body but Rochester pushes him off. Chai squirms to his side and now Rochester has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rochester (10) vs (0) Chai
Chai showing good submission defense here.
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rochester is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rochester frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rochester (13) vs (0) Chai
Rochester with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rochester wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely.
Rochester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chai is not content to let Rochester control the position.
Rochester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai actively working from the bottom here.
Rochester is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rochester is trying to work for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
Rochester is controlling the pace.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Rochester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Rochester.
Chai wants to control but Rochester passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rochester (16) vs (0) Chai
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rochester tries to move to mount but Chai blocks the move with his legs.
Chai regains half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Rochester passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rochester (19) vs (0) Chai
Rochester looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rochester is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Chai has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Rochester tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rochester controlling his opponent.
Rochester moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rochester (22) vs (0) Chai
Chai tries to roll but Rochester sticks to his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rochester fails to move to back control.
Chai wants to hold on but Rochester pushes him away.
Rochester working for a submission but Chai is keeping him at bay.
Rochester trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai tries to hold on but Rochester postures up.
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rochester is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rochester tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking to improve his position but Rochester isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rochester looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rochester wants to take Chai's back but he can't do it this time.
Rochester working for a guillotine from mount but Chai is in no mood to give up.
Rochester is working for a guillotine from mount but Chai frees his head quite easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai 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: Rochester (22) vs (2) Chai
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Rochester.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Rochester is keeping the position.
Rochester is pulling down on Chai's head. It's preventing any offense from Chai, at least for the moment.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rochester has his hands on Chai's head, controlling the position.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Rochester is retaining full guard.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rochester (22) vs (5) Chai
You can see the frustration on Rochester's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rochester is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rochester is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rochester can't do much from the bottom here.
Rochester is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rochester can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rochester, who protects the arm well.
Rochester is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rochester stops Chai from passing to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rochester is trying to improve his position.
Chai wants to take a breather but Rochester manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Chai.
Rochester is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rochester (22) vs (8) Chai
Rochester is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rochester stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Rochester is looking for a sweep.
Rochester is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rochester (26) vs (8) Chai
Rochester is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chai has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rochester not allowing Chai to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rochester's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rochester is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Rochester. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rochester's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rochester (26) vs (10) Chai
And that's the end of the fight!
Rochester takes the fight on points by 26 to 10.
Arlo Rochester took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dragon Li Chai (ranked 5124 p4p, 0 weight class) and Showtime Sitsongrit (ranked 3728 p4p, 332 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Showtime Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sitsongrit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chai leaves Sitsongrit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dragon Li Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit has hold of one of Chai's legs. Chai is fighting the takedown attempt but Sitsongrit gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sitsongrit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Our spies down at at Sitsongrit Gym inform us that Sitsongrit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sitsongrit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Sitsongrit's legs - danger averted.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Chai passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the position and prevent Chai from advancing to side control.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.
Sitsongrit keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Sitsongrit gets back to full guard.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sitsongrit is controlling Chai's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sitsongrit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (2) vs (6) Sitsongrit
Chai is trying to break free.
Sitsongrit has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chai's body.
Chai wants to control his opponent's hands but Sitsongrit gets his hands free.
Chai tries to escape but Sitsongrit has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chai defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sitsongrit's arms.
Sitsongrit really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chai just trying to survive but Sitsongrit is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chai is really stuck here.
Chai fending off the submission attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has the hooks in. Chai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looking for the choke but no joy.
Chai is in bad spot here.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sitsongrit controlling the positon.
More stalling from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Sitsongrit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sitsongrit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (6) Sitsongrit
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Chai pushing down on Sitsongrit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai 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.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (6) Sitsongrit
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Sitsongrit gets back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (6) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Chai control the position.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chai trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sitsongrit tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit prevents Chai from improving position.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sitsongrit prevents Chai from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I wouldn't like to be where Sitsongrit is right now.
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Dragon Li Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Showtime Sitsongrit stepped up to the mic, saying 'Out with Bolsonaro!'. |
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